Technology can be confusing and frustrating. Every week we take a look at the top tech news and discuss what it means to the average person. We also provide Pro Tips and tech picks to help you make the most of the tech all around you. Our goal is to help you tech better!
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Gain insights on acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, The M&A Launchpad Podcast equips you with the knowledge and guidance to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MALaunchpad Apply to be a guest: https://forms.gle/pqNb8xrzyFzVYxzq6 Join The M&A Launchpad Conference- https://www.malaunchpad.com/
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Ep. 493: Microsoft Build + Google IO = Too Much AI, other tech news
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1:11:55Microsoft Build and Google I/O, each company's annual developer conference, are taking place this week. As with most AI news these days, we can't cover everything they announced, nor would we want to. But what does this runaway train of AI progress mean for you? Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) File your Siri lawsuit c…
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What It’s Really Like to Buy and Run Small Businesses with Michael Heath
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46:56In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew talk with Michael Heath—a three-time entrepreneur who has acquired and operated a commercial garage door company, a pool retail business, and a pool construction company. Michael shares the gritty, behind-the-scenes realities of business ownership that you won’t find…
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Ep. 492: Check Your P.F.A.N.T.S.S.! and tech news
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1:00:02It's spring cleaning time around Notnerd, so it's time to pull out everyone's favorite acronym P.F.A.N.T.S.S. and get started. We'll look at the different things in your digital world that you should consider cleaning up. This is mostly for the two of us, especially when we look back to last year's episode. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpi…
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Training NFL Athletes with Josh Cuthbert of Alpha 1 Strength – Featuring Jason Fitz (Yahoo Sports)
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1:06:10Training NFL Athletes with Josh Cuthbert of Alpha 1 Strength – Featuring Jason Fitz (Yahoo Sports) What does it really take to train NFL players? In this episode, we sit down with Josh Cuthbert—founder of Alpha 1 Strength and one of the go-to coaches for high-level football talent. Josh has built a reputation for developing elite-level performance …
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Avoiding Buyer Landmines: Quality of Earnings, SDE Pitfalls, and Buying Right with Elliot Holland
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37:32In this high-impact episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew are joined by Elliot Holland, founder of Guardian Due Diligence and the Business Buyer Masterclass. With decades of experience conducting quality of earnings (Q of E) reviews and advising buyers in small business acquisitions, Elliot brings invaluable ins…
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Ep. 491: Apple Loses to Fortnite and More!
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52:42A judge ruled that Apple must allow third-party payments in the App Store. Thanks to that, Fortnite will be back in the App Store soon. Many other companies were ready to go once this came out, and some big apps like Spotify, Kindle, and Patreon are updating their apps. We've got plenty of other tech news to discuss, and a tip of the week that coul…
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Buy a Manufacturing Business and Use Real Estate to Supercharge Growth with Ryder Fyrwald
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38:17In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Ryder Fyrwald, co-owner of a thriving label manufacturing company based in Los Angeles. Ryder shares his journey of acquiring a small business with four employees and growing it into a multi-million-dollar operation—while also strategically leveraging r…
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Ep. 490: YouTube at 20 + other tech news
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1:01:31They grow up so fast! YouTube turns 20, the Apple Watch turns 10, and Slate announces their new modular EV. We get caught up on all the big tech news from the last week, while having a good time and helping you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.com and Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) Nintendo Switch 2 Preorders (01:05) Apple Watch launched 10 yea…
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Phil Heath - A Different Conversation
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1:17:53In this episode, we sit down with 7-time Mr. Olympia Phil Heath, joined by our good friend Matt Christman, for a conversation that goes far deeper than sets, reps, or supplementation. This isn’t your typical bodybuilding interview. No drug talk. Barely any training or nutrition. Just real, unfiltered insight from a man who’s lived at the top and le…
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From Family Office to Global Advisor: Stephen Marks' Guide to Smarter Acquisitions
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36:24In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Stephen Marks, founder of Emmersion Capital and Apertura. Stephen shares his journey from managing family office portfolios to building a global advisory business focused on cost-effective due diligence and labor solutions through nearshoring. T…
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Ep. 489: Happy Earth Day + Tech News, Tips, and Fun!
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56:46Happy Earth Day! We'll take a look at what you can do, what Apple is doing, and how saying thank you to AI isn't helping. We've got a great set of Just the Headlines this week. Which one are you curious about? There's plenty more to get caught up on in the world of tech this week and we do our best to break it all down for you, so you can get out t…
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Self-Funded vs. Independent Sponsor: Sean Smith Breaks Down the Real Numbers
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38:53In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome Sean Smith, Managing Partner at Search Fund Ventures and co-founder of SMB Investor Network. Sean brings a transparent, investor-first lens to the world of small business acquisitions, breaking down what dealmakers need to know to structure successful transac…
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It sure seems like hacks and breaches are intensifying. This week, the man behind Have I Been Pwned was phished, if it can happen to him, it can happen to anyone. Be skeptical of any message you're getting that asks you to log in or do anything else that could compromise you. We've got some other tech news to cover, tips to tech better, and picks t…
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Peaking a Pro: Inside the Mind of Jason Theobald with Coach Phil Viz
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1:16:42Peaking a Pro: Inside the Mind of Jason Theobald with Coach Phil Viz In this episode, we dive deep into the science and strategy behind one of the most critical—and elusive—elements of bodybuilding: the peak. Physique coach Phil Viz joins us for an in-depth, cerebral conversation about working with IFBB Pro Jason Theobald, breaking down how he help…
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From Marine Corps to Building a Scalable Business with Grit with Dominick Blue
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46:11In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew are joined by Dominick Blue, a former Marine turned software engineer and acquisition entrepreneur. Dominick shares his inspiring journey—launching Nostra Group, buying two businesses in under a year, and building an AI company to automate operations in home services…
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Ep. 487: Social Media Marketing World + Tech News & Tips
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1:07:57Nate has returned from Social Media Marketing World in San Diego. He breaks down what the trends are and why AI probably won't ruin social media. We've also got plenty of other tech news to get caught up on and some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: Social Media Marketing World …
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How to Build Wealth Through a HoldCo Strategy | Dustin Carreon on Buying Businesses That Last
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54:12In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Dustin Carreon, founder of COI Holdings, for a powerful conversation on transitioning from small family business roots to building a successful self-funded HoldCo. Dustin shares the full arc of his entrepreneurial journey—from collecting scrap metal wit…
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A very happy World Backup Day to all who celebrate- and you should! March 31st is World Backup day, so we discuss what you should be backing up and how. Is all your important stuff backed up? Please do it, and remember, One Backup is None Backup! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Lumon Terminal Pro (02:10) Nintendo Today! app (03:15) MAIN TOPIC: Worl…
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The Levels Of Weight Loss Resistance
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1:05:24What is weight-loss resistance? In this chat with fitness and health educator Justin Mihaly, we review the different weight-loss resistance levels. Listen to find out how you can work to finally break through plateaus you once thought impossible with some newer applications to restore results.
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Buy and Grow a Small Business with Grit and Strategy with Jon Staenberg
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54:04In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Jon Staenberg, a veteran investor and expert in the search fund space. The conversation explores the growing role of search funds in the transition of small businesses across America and why now is a pivotal moment for aspiring entrepreneurs and…
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What happens when the company that has your DNA goes bankrupt? Will 23andme sell off your data, or is it safe? The new Google Pixel 9A is on its way, Gmail upgrades search, and iPhone porch pirates get busted. As always, there is plenty more in the tech world to discuss this week. Get caught up so you can tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Notnerd.co…
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Funding Business Acquisition with Your Retirement Account with Jeremy Ames
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44:16Join hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa on the M&A Launchpad Podcast as they welcome Jeremey Ames, Co-Founder and CEO of Guidant Financial. With over two decades of experience and a track record of helping 30,000 individuals step into business ownership, Jeremey brings invaluable insights to the table. Together, they explore different routes to e…
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Ep. 484: Scam Alert! Plus Google Gemini 2.0 Flash and the week's tech news, tips, etc.
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1:06:52Google has released new Gemini AI models and provides free access to many. We take a look and see what's new and how it rates. We've got some other AI news to cover, including Netflix upscaling A Different World with some not-so-great results. How do you feel about QR code menus at restaurants? We found a study looking at their effect. There's plen…
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Closing Sellers in an M&A Deal with Nate Pratt
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35:45Join hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa on the M&A Launchpad Podcast as they sit down with Nate Pratt, CFA, Vice President of Corporate Development at OneDigital. Nate plays a pivotal role in driving growth in the institutional and wealth advisory space through mergers and acquisitions. With a wealth of experience from leadership roles at Dimensi…
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Apple released 2 new Macs after the iPads we talked about last week. The ever-popular MacBook Air and the much less popular Mac Studio. We discuss who they are for. After that, we've got some great headlines, tips, picks, and some news stories you should probably know about. Notnerd.com - Notpicks.com INTRO (00:00) TikTok Shop Credit - Get $8 to sh…
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Young Couple Builds Generational Wealth By Buying A Business With SBA Loan with Meredith and Michael Schlinkert
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34:40In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Michael and Meredith Schlinkert, owners of BackgroundConnect, as they share their journey of acquiring a background screening company in Houston. They discuss their backgrounds, the search process for the right business, the challenges they faced during the acqui…
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Ep. 482: 2 New iPads and more from Apple! Tech news, tips, etc.
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1:08:18Apple is on a roll, this week dropping not one but two new iPad models, some cases and watch straps, and some new Beats. No official news on the MacBook Air yet, but it could be coming any day. We also cover other tech news from the week and have some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! - Visit Notnerd.com or Notpicks.com INTR…
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Ep. 481: Who is Apple's new iPhone 16e for?
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1:07:27The morning after last week's show, Apple announced their new iPhone 16e, replacing the SE line of iPhones. It has a lot of features, doesn't have others, and has a new price. Who is this phone for? Apple must think there is a market for it, and we break down our thoughts. Speaking of markets, there wasn't one for the Humane AI pin, and they are sh…
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How Independent Sponsors Buy & Scale Businesses Without a Fund with Bryan Rand
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46:43In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Bryan Rand, CEO of Rand & Co Holdings, who delves into the intricacies of being an independent sponsor. Bryan explains the dual aspects of the role: accelerating growth for small businesses and acquiring legacy companies. Key topics include deal structuring, the …
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Ep. 480: AI Video Comes to the Masses... Yikes! Plus other tech news and tips.
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1:04:21Adobe has made AI video free to everyone with Firefly, and YouTube is adding new AI features. Even if it isn't great now, it will only get better from here. Scarlett Johansson wants to put a stop to it now. Is that the right move? She's made a lot of money off CGI in her movies. Plus, we've got some other news to get caught up on so you can get out…
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Doubling Revenue in a Plumbing & HVAC Company Through Acquisition with JD Beck
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37:03In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview JD Beck, a successful entrepreneur in the plumbing and HVAC industry. JD, a graduate from the University of Alabama with an electrical engineering degree, went straight to the army after college. After the army, JD spent time in the corporate world before d…
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Ep. 479: Apple Stuff Incoming! Tech news, tips, and picks too.
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1:11:13Rumors are heating up for new products from Apple, but today's release was not on our list, the Powerbeats Pro 2. There's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on, like T-Mobile's Starlink messaging service. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Breaking News: Apple now lets users migrate …
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Pioneering AI and Acquisitions with Rob Carpenter
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34:17In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Rob Carpenter - an accomplished entrepreneur who got his start in AI before AI was popular and eventually exited to begin his own family office focused on home service acquisitions. Rob was born in an Eskimo village in Alaska and moved to Colorado where he …
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Ep. 478: Apple Invites App, Free Super Bowl, and Zuck Leaks!
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1:10:22Lots of invite-related news this week. Apple introduced its new Apple Invites app this morning. Tubi is letting everyone watch the Super Bowl. Zuck is mad that his meetings keep getting leaked. Google invites their employees to leave. We cover that and the rest of the tech news this week that we think is important to the average not nerd. Watch on …
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From Property Management Startup to Acquiring a Service Business
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31:50In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Brittney Orellano, who shares her inspirational journey of starting a real estate property management company and later acquiring a garage and gate service business in Kansas City. Brittney discusses the challenges of balancing entrepreneurship with family …
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Ep. 477: Is Amazon Prime worth it in 2025? + DeepSeek AI, Samsung Unpacked, and More!
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1:20:47A few weeks ago, Dave dropped the shocking news that he had canceled Amazon Prime. Last week he hinted that maybe he was back in. For many people, Amazon Prime seems like a no-brainer, but is it? We take a look at what benefits you get for the price. There's also an impressive new AI, DeepSeek, from China that is making headlines. Samsung also had …
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SBA Lending Tips & Tricks from Expert Lender "SBA Ray"
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45:05In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Ray Drew, known to many in the M&A space as “SBA Ray”. Ray hosts his own podcast called “The Art of SBA Lending” and provides an in-depth exploration of the SBA lending program, particularly the 7(a) loan. He has 13 years of experience in the lending space …
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Ep. 476: A Wild Week in Social Media!
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1:09:35*Sorry about Nate's echo the first ~35 minutes, we did fix it after that. TikTok Bans, Meta Changes, and Little Red Book? The social media news has been fast and furious lately. We try to get caught up on it if that is even possible. Plus, with CES out of the way, there's plenty of other tech news to get caught up on. All so you can get out there a…
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Secrets to Raising Capital with Dr. Thomas Powell
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45:45In this episode, Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa, of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, interview Dr. Thomas Powell, a serial entrepreneur and investor. Dr. Thomas Powell has over 35 years of experience in banking and finance and has developed a deep understanding of the industry and raising capital. Tom has raised billions of dollars in his career for oil …
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Ep. 475: We Did CES and Survived to Talk About It!
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1:13:02Lots of visuals, you probably want to watch this on YouTube! Our Fact Finding Mission is complete! Describing the scale of CES is difficult, but we tried our best. We checked it all out, from massive booths to small tables and everything in between. There was literally every type of technology you could imagine, some that solved a problem and some …
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Buying & Growing a Power Washing Franchise with Nick Heye
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37:12In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Nick Heye. Nick talks about his experience entering the franchise world with Rolling Suds, a power washing and exterior cleaning company. Nick was the fourth franchisee in a new system that has now grown to nearly one hundred, and shares his ins…
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After 9 years of talking about going we finally made it to CES in Las Vegas. Tuesday was one long day of travel and exploring the show, but we got back to the room and went live to talk about it. We will be at the show until Friday, taking it all in to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube!
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Ep. 473: Honey, I Shrunk Your Bank Account
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58:27PayPal's Honey browser plugin is in deep water this week after YouTuber MegaLag exposed many layers of what sure feels like a scam. We've got a few other tech news stories this week, like the fact that you can call ChatGPT on the phone now; how exciting. Plus, we've got some tips and picks to help you start the new year strong! Watch on YouTube! IN…
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Acquire a Local Retail Garden Center with Rory Tyer
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47:15In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Rory Tyer. This past year, Rory bought a retail garden center in his hometown of Greenville, South Carolina. Although Rory had a career before his dive into ETA (Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition), he spent several years searching for the rig…
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Tech news has slowed down for the holidays, but 'Tis the Season for Lists. We take a look at Apple's App Store Award winners, as well as the most downloaded apps and games of 2024. TikTok is on the second list but will it survive 2025? We've also got some exciting news alongside our usual tips, picks, and headlines. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) …
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Military to First Acquisition with John Murphy
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34:24In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest John Murphy. John shares his transition from a military career to working at a Fortune 50 company, investing in real estate, and ultimately buying his business. John received his college degree and decided to serve his country in the military. A…
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Ep. 471: Vision Pro, Meta Quest, & Google?
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1:10:13There has been a lot of VR news lately. We'll get caught up on the world of Nate's Apple Vision Pro, Dave's Meta Quest, and Samsung is getting into the game with Apple. Are you on the VR bandwagon yet? Plus, we've got all of the other segments, tech news, tips, and picks to help you tech better! Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) Amazingly Awkward Chr…
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Buying & Selling Digital Businesses with the CEO of Flippa
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35:39In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Blake Hutchison, the CEO of Flippa. Blake has been running Flippa for six years and shares many insights into how finds the edge to stand out as a giant in the industry. Flippa is a marketplace that allows buyers and sellers to transact on techn…
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Ep. 470: AI news from OpenAi, Grok, and Google
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1:14:17OpenAI is doing 12 Days of AI, Grok has some updates, and Google lets you create AI chess pieces. You can even get an AI podcast of your Spotify Wrapped 2024. We've got some great stories for Just the Headlines. Plus some tips and picks to help you tech better. Watch on YouTube! INTRO (00:00) MAIN TOPIC: ’Tis the AI (06:10) 12 Days of OpenAI ChatGP…
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Bootstrapping SaaS Company from $0 to $40M Exit with David Sinkinson
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39:36In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest David Sinkinson. David and his brother Chris founded AppArmor. David discusses his experience founding and growing this public safety software company with his brother. The discussion navigates through their journey from bootstrapping the startu…
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