Best Sba Process Podcasts (2025)

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0027 - Scaling Through Small Town Hospitality, Revitalization & Development 1:04:30

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Ian Joseph is the owner and operator of Branch Hospitality Group, a hospitality venture that balances design, experience, and real business fundamentals. In this episode, he shares the journey of stepping into the hospitality industry, learning operations from scratch, and transforming an aging property into a destination that reflects both communi…

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EP #8: Smart Money Moves In Small Business M&A 51:00

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The small business market isn’t quiet—it’s selective. We break down where real deals are getting done, why recurring revenue and sticky contracts pull top multiples, and how a subtle shift in SBA rates is reshaping buyer power and deal structures. From MSPs and janitorial services to landscaping and marketing firms, we explore the traits lenders lo…

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SBA 504 Real Estate Loan Program Masterclass with Casey Hopkins | Ep. 26 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 57:13

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In this episode of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, Ryan Smith sits down with Casey Hopkins of Southland CDC for a clear, no-fluff breakdown of the SBA 504 loan program to purchase owner-occupied real estate. This conversation focuses on the core mechanics and decision points business owners need to understand before buying owner-occupied commercial re…

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Touchstone Talks: Ep. 11 - M&A - Taking Control of Your ‘Online Assets’ Pre and Post Sale 27:44

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In this episode, Rick Vidallon, Creative Director @ VISIONEFX, discusses how businesses can better manage and protect their digital or online assets . He emphasizes the importance of maintaining control over domains, logins, hosting accounts, and passwords, especially when selling or acquiring a company. It highlights best practices such as keeping…

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Inside the Marketplace: How Empire Flippers Screens Listings, Matches Buyers, and Closes Online Business Deals 42:20

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Jared Johnson sits down with Andy Allaway, CEO of Empire Flippers, one of the largest marketplaces for buying and selling online businesses. Andy shares how the company built a global platform that lists only 5 percent of submitted businesses, vets every seller, verifies every buyer, and has facilitated thousands of acquisitions ranging from high f…

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0026 - Buying a Business With No Industry Knowledge 55:28

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In this episode, Tim talks with Anthony Atiase, husband, father, serial entrepreneur, and co-owner of a janitorial company in South Carolina. Anthony shares how his upbringing across Ethiopia and Ghana shaped his entrepreneurial spirit, why he and his wife pursued business ownership while keeping their day jobs, and how they bought and financed a r…

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041. SBA Now: Restaurant Lending with Loan Officer Scott Cisneros 40:54

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Securing an SBA loan for a restaurant isn't easy. Banks understand the risks involved, especially given the high failure rate of restaurants. In this episode, we sit down with Scott Cisneros, a senior loan officer at City National Bank, who specializes in SBA 7a loans for restaurant acquisitions. With decades of lending experience and a reputation …

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0025 - The Tough Reality of Merchant Cash Advances 12:08

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Merchant cash advances (MCAs) are marketed as a quick fix for business owners in need of fast funding — no credit checks, no waiting, and no collateral. But beneath the convenience lies a dangerous financial trap. These advances often come with sky-high effective interest rates and aggressive repayment schedules that can strangle your cash flow. In…

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Real Estate Working Capital And Exit Strategies with Roy Chiovari | Ep. 25 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 38:09

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In this episode, Roy Chiovari shares how he’s helping redefine what it means to be a banker in today’s world — moving beyond transactions to the art of personalized private banking at Citizens Private Bank. Drawing on his early credit training and experience at Wells Fargo, Roy explains how that foundation shaped his holistic approach to serving cl…

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Touchstone Talks: Ep. 10 - Navigating Employment Law: Protecting Your Business 37:22

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In this episode, employment attorney Bob Brody of Brody and Associates explains key employment-law issues business owners often overlook—from the National Labor Relations Act and protected employee activity to compliance challenges, I-9 requirements, and the importance of proactive audits. With a practice focus on labor, employment and benefits, he…

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Saying Yes to a 48-Year Legacy: Jordan Hood’s Journey from Art School to Bridal Shop Owner 44:39

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Jared Johnson sits down on location with Jordan Hood, the new owner of Low’s Bridal, a regionally known 48-year bridal institution in rural Arkansas. Jordan shares how a childhood on a Mississippi farm, an art and photography degree from Parsons, early digital marketing work in New York, and five years raising money for St. Jude all shaped the way …

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0024 - Solving Real Problems, Not Chasing Home Runs: Ali Boolani on Business, Failure, and an RV Park Turnaround 1:02:49

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In this episode, Tim talks with Ali Boolani, an entrepreneur and first-generation immigrant whose path from hustling floppy disks in middle school to buying a struggling campground is packed with lessons on persistence, failure, and reinvention. Ali shares how losing his first business forced him to rethink his approach, why listening to customers …

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040. Anatomy of a Deal: Restaurant Transactions from Listing to Closing Escrow 23:50

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What happens from the moment you find a restaurant listing to the day escrow closes? Buying or selling a restaurant is an exciting journey, but the process can be overwhelming if you're unfamiliar with each step. In this episode, we break down the entire transaction process. Understanding what happens along the way can be the difference between a s…

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0023 - The Hard Truth About Buying Businesses: Cash Flow, Red Tape, and Doing the Work 51:32

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In this episode, Tim talks with Jerry Brazie, an entrepreneur and investor who brings a pragmatic, no-nonsense lens to building and buying businesses. Jerry shares why he values fundamentals over hype, how he approaches risk and resilience, and what he's learned from both successes and setbacks. He also dives into why character matters more than sp…

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How Small Business Acquisitions Really Work with Melissa Bustarde | Ep. 24 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 44:48

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Ryan Smith, SBA loan expert, is joined by Melissa Bustarde, an M&A attorney and Managing Partner at Branthman, Mayfield, Bustarde, Ryckanthal LLP (BMBR LLP). Melissa specializes in representing both buyers and sellers in lower-middle-market transactions—deals of $10 million or less in enterprise value—and has advised numerous acquisition entreprene…

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Touchstone Talks: Ep. 9 - Inside the SBA Loan Process: Insights for Entrepreneurs and First-Time Buyers 29:04

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In this episode, Michelle Orr of Live Oak Bank shares her decades of experience working in SBA lending and partnering with entrepreneurs looking to acquire businesses. She explains what makes Live Oak’s process unique and her quarterback-style approach from prequalification through closing. Michelle outlines key SBA rules, deal structures, limits, …

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0022 - The Critical Question Buyers Forget to Ask; From Someone Who Sold Two Businesses 57:02

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In this episode, Tim talks with Adam Schaeuble, entrepreneur, podcaster, and mentor who knows firsthand the cost of overwork and the value of building businesses around lifestyle freedom. Adam shares how pushing himself to the point of hospitalization forced him to rethink success, why generational expectations pushed him toward entrepreneurship, a…

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EP #7: Pricing Truths For Business Sellers 43:59

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Think your company is worth more than buyers will pay? We unpack the hard truths behind valuation, diligence, and deal risk so owners can protect price and actually close. Jeremy Wolf and Dustin Zeher walk through the exact steps they use to ground pricing in reality—industry benchmarking, NAICS alignment, live comps, and cash flow multiples that c…

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039. The Top 5 Financial Mistakes of New Restaurant Owners 24:16

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What are the biggest financial mistakes new restaurant owners make? We’ve seen them all, and we’ve made many of them ourselves. When you’re opening a restaurant, it’s easy to focus on the excitement and overlook the numbers. But running out of working capital, mispricing your menu, or overpaying for your lease can turn a dream into a financial stra…

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Digital Asset Transfer, AI Ownership, and Cleaning Up Your Tech Stack with Paige Wiese 33:18

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Jared Johnson sits down with Paige Wiese, founder of Tree Ring Digital, a 16-year full-service digital marketing and web agency, to unpack the part of buying or selling a business that almost nobody plans for: digital asset transfer. Paige explains why domains, hosting, email, social accounts, analytics, third-party tools, brand files, and even AI/…

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0021 - Eight Terms & Acronyms You Need to Know When Buying a Business 12:59

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Tim Delaney breaks down eight of the most common terms you'll encounter when buying a small business — SDE, EBITDA, LOI, APA, escrow, SBA loans, seller financing, and working capital. If you've ever looked at a business-for-sale listing and felt like you were reading another language, this episode is your translator. Tim explains how these terms co…

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Exit Planning and Income Wealth Distribution with Scott Chelberg | Ep. 22 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 39:57

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Many business owners focus on building wealth (accumulation) but neglect the crucial final phase: wealth distribution. In this podcast, expert wealth advisor Scott Chelberg, President of Retirement Solutions , dives deep into exit planning which is really just strategic planning for business owners who are nearing retirement.Learn the essential ste…

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Inside the Mind of SBA Loan Broker And Expert Ryan Smith | Ep. 23 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 53:19

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Ryan Smith, Principal and Founder of ThinkSBA and host of the My SBA Loan Pro Podcast, sits down to share his journey from a banking background to becoming a highly successful, niche SBA loan broker. In this deep-dive, Ryan discusses how a single declined loan was the catalyst for starting his own business, why he chose to focus exclusively on SBA …

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Touchstone Talks: Ep. 8 - Protecting What You’ve Built: Estate Planning Insights for Business Owners 28:40

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In this episode, trust and estate attorney Michael Clear, Partner of Wiggin and Dana discusses how thoughtful estate planning can help business owners preserve and protect the wealth created through a lifetime of work. He explains the strategic use of trusts—revocable and irrevocable—to minimize estate taxes, provide asset protection, and ensure fa…

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0020 - Can Canadians Buy Businesses in America? 52:49

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In this episode, Tim talks with Paul, a Canadian real estate investor and federal law enforcement officer who's exploring his first business acquisition. Paul shares how he and his wife successfully invested in U.S. real estate despite being told it was "impossible," why business ownership feels like the next natural step, and the unique challenges…

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038. Leave It to the Pros: Why Every Restaurant Needs a Specialized Attorney & CPA or Bookkeeper 25:15

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What’s the real cost of working with a general attorney or accountant who doesn’t specialize in restaurants? We’ve seen firsthand how relying on the wrong professionals can create major problems, from messy books to painful lease negotiations, and how quickly these issues can spiral into expensive fixes. Running a restaurant is complex enough witho…

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Niche Wins: Broker Relationships, Working Capital Reality, and Operating a Legacy Window Restoration Business with Tahir Zaman Hussain and Neilab Rahimzada | Ep. 56 40:31

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Jared Johnson sits down with husband and wife operators Tahir Zaman Hussain and Neilab Rahimzada to unpack an 18-month search that started in London and New York, survived a failed first deal, and ended with the acquisition of a hyper niche window restoration company with decades of brand equity. They explain why calling brokers directly beat scrol…

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0019 - Why An MIT Engineer Left Corporate America to Buy His Own Business 1:23:28

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Michael Castaño is an entrepreneur and acquisition-minded business owner whose journey began with building an acoustic company from the ground up. Through that venture, he learned the realities of managing customers, navigating operations, and wearing every hat that a small business demands. When he later turned toward acquisitions, Michael brought…

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Touchstone Talks: Ep 7 - M&A Attorneys - Better for your team 33:06

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In this episode, we sit down with Brad Malicki, an experienced M&A attorney with Halloran Sage to discuss the crucial role legal counsel plays in getting a deal to the finish line. Whether you’re buying or selling, the goal is always the same—negotiate to “yes” and close the deal in a way that works for both sides. Our guest explains why having the…

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0018 - Would You Buy This Laundromat? 20:58

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We'll walk through the real-world process of analyzing a laundromat deal, covering purchase price, cash flow, debt service, seller financing, and how to calculate a realistic return on investment. This solo episode dives into how small adjustments in structure can completely change your cash-on-cash return. Tim is an entrepreneur who believes every…

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037. Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) Trends Operators Need to Know with Matthew Blair 30:12

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How can quick service restaurants stay relevant in a market that changes overnight? Matthew Blair knows what happens when a concept stops evolving. After selling his original World Wrapps and buying it back eight years later, he saw firsthand how a brand that pioneered global fusion wraps could lose its edge when consumer expectations shifted. In t…

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Building Better Deals: Adam Markley on Supporting Searchers, Seller Dynamics, Post-Close Support, and the Importance of Site Visits | Ep. 55 39:57

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Jared Johnson sits down with investor and operator Adam Markley to trace a winding path from nearly failing out of college to building and backing small businesses. Adam shares how a pivot into accounting and finance opened doors to hands-on work with small companies, a corporate run standing up deal-driven divisions, and ultimately his own acquisi…

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0017 - How Real Estate Skills Translate to Business Buying 57:13

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In this episode, Tim talks with Grant Reigner, a commercial real estate investor and educator who sees powerful parallels between real estate and small business acquisitions. Grant unpacks why the much-hyped "silver tsunami" of baby boomer retirements isn't as simple as the statistics make it sound, the gap between what's marketed and what's actual…

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How to Prepare Your Business for an Exit with Joshua Donnelly | Ep. 21 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 49:58

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Joshua Donnelly, founder of Stone Canyon Advisors, shares his incredible journey from running a cattle operation in his teens to becoming a leading M&A advisor. He reveals why he left a successful investment banking career to build his own "platform business" and explains his unique "Acquirable Platform" designed to help business owners maximize th…

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Touchstone Talks: Ep 6 - Show Me the Earnings! Why QoE Matters 29:27

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In this episode, Deborah sits down with Jason Correia, a Principal at CLA and an expert in Quality of Earnings (QoE) analysis for M&A transactions. Jason breaks down why QoE reports are essential for verifying the accuracy of financials, understanding true cash flow, and normalizing earnings to reflect what a business will really look like under ne…

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0016 - Why Bigger Deals Are Safer: Tim Kolb on Scaling Wealth Through Business Acquisition 1:15:58

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In this episode, Tim talks with Tim Kolb, an entrepreneur who knows what it's like to build a business from the ground up—only to realize the cost of chasing growth without balance. Tim Kolb shares the unfiltered story of how he and his wife grew their first business with no formal training, the emotional toll of burnout, and the decision to sell w…

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036. Bad Influence: How Social Media Is Reshaping the Restaurant Game 25:43

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How is social media reshaping the restaurant industry, and what can owners do to protect their business? We’ve seen firsthand how TikTok videos, Instagram posts, and Yelp reviews can drive massive traffic or create unexpected backlash overnight. Unlike traditional critics with context and standards, today’s influencers are building their own brands…

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Partners in the Process: Sushant Bharadwaj on Building Trust, Strength in Networks, and E-Commerce Acquisitions | Ep. 54 49:01

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First-time buyers often worry about what they do not know, but success comes from focusing on fundamentals and building strong relationships. In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with Sushant Bharadwaj, a former technology consultant who transitioned into entrepreneurship by acquiring two e-commerce businesses. …

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0015 - Hidden Dangers in Business Listings (And How to Spot Them) 13:12

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In this solo episode, Tim Delaney breaks down the five red flags you need to watch for when evaluating small businesses for sale. From mysterious add-backs to shaky contractor structures, Tim explains how to separate real opportunity from risky deals—and how to spot warning signs before you're locked in. Tim is an entrepreneur who believes everyone…

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How To Conduct Due Diligence on SBA M&A Transactions with Andy Cox | Ep. 20 | My SBA Loan Pro Podcast 50:40

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Andy, a former San Francisco Police Sergeant Inspector, spent 20 years investigating crimes and uncovering the truth. Now, he uses those same skills to help business owners and investors perform deep due diligence for M&A deals. In this episode, he reveals: The biggest red flags that a person or company is not who they claim to be. How to spot fake…

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Joseph Jaffe: From Structure to Success: How EOS Helps Businesses Grow 27:54

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In this episode, Deborah sits down with Joseph Jaffe—Professional EOS Implementer, Executive Leadership Coach, 6-time author, keynote speaker, and host of Joseph Jaffe is Not Famous and The Entrepreneur’s Journey. Joseph shares how entrepreneurs can break free from the myth that building a business must be painful. Through the Entrepreneurial Opera…

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The Auction Roadmap: How a 6-Step Process Maximizes Asset Value 6:51

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Ever wondered what truly goes into a successful business auction? It's far more than just the final bid. In this episode, John Schultz pulls back the curtain on Grafe Auction's proven six-step process, providing a comprehensive roadmap for any business owner facing an asset transition. From the crucial first steps of strategic contract negotiation …

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0014 - Buying and Running a Business From Another State 1:37:45

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In this episode, Tim talks with Brad Cornell, a seasoned entrepreneur and business buyer who brings a no‑nonsense perspective to acquiring and running small businesses. Brad doesn't sugarcoat the challenges of business ownership—he dives into what it really takes to go from dreaming about buying a business to successfully running one. He shares how…