Best Bruce Eckfeldt Podcasts (2025)

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Mastering Business Exits and Beyond With Bruce Eckfeldt of Eckfeldt & Associates 53:57

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Bruce Eckfeldt is a Strategic Coach and Master Facilitator at Eckfeldt & Associates, where he works with CEOs and leadership teams to scale their businesses. As a former Inc. 500 Founder and CEO, he successfully scaled and sold his business. Bruce focuses on developing leadership skills, optimizing companies for transactions, and navigating mergers…

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[Private Equity Series] Unlocking Real Estate's Best-Kept Secret With Alice Chen 45:41

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Alice Chen is the Partner & U.S. Leader at Pender Hastings Capital, a private equity firm specializing in niche, high‑return land development and real estate strategies. A former corporate and M&A lawyer, she pivoted into private equity and has built, operated, and exited multiple businesses across international trade, financial services, CPG, and …

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15: How Leslie Adams Scaled and Sold a Multi-Generational Scrap Metal Business 44:59

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In this episode, Leslie Kraatz Adams shares the remarkable journey of scaling and exiting Federal Metals, a third-generation scrap metal business. Starting with deep family roots and evolving industry dynamics, Leslie transformed the company from a local scrapyard into a major regional player in Western Canada. She candidly discusses leadership cha…

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[Direct Response Series] How To Build a High-Performing Sales Team With Nick Loise 42:21

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Nick Loise is the Founder and Chief Sales Officer of Sales Performance Team, a company dedicated to helping small and midsize businesses enhance their sales leadership, processes, and systems. With a background as a salesperson, sales leader, entrepreneur, marketing executive, and President's Club winner, he brings a wealth of experience to his cli…

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[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Data Exploration for Everyone With Mike Palmer 54:15

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Mike Palmer is the CEO of Sigma Computing, a company that makes data exploration, analysis, and business intelligence accessible to all. Under his leadership, Sigma has experienced remarkable growth, going from $2 million to $100 million in IRR over three years and raising a $200 million funding round. Mike's expertise in business transformation an…

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14: Inside a Rapid M&A Deal: How Calvin Johnson Prepared Lykki for a Fortune 500 Exit 40:11

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From washing cars as a teen to selling a business with over $290M in sales, Calvin Johnson’s entrepreneurial journey is nothing short of remarkable. In this episode, Calvin shares how he built and exited Lykki, an office supply and coffee delivery company, and the key lessons he learned around culture, technology, and timing. Founders looking to sc…

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[Private Equity Series] Building Success and Diverse Leadership With Vivian Gonzalez 39:29

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Vivian Gonzalez is the President of Park Capital Search, a global finance and accounting executive search firm that helps organizations — from private equity-backed companies to public corporations — build senior leadership teams in areas like finance, accounting, data science, and business analytics. With a focus on retained, C-suite and functiona…

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13: Inside Cannabis Private Equity: Scalable Models, Smart Terms, and Investor Strategy 36:58

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In this episode, Bruce Eckfeldt interviews Jordan Youkilis, founding partner of Key Investment Partners, to explore how cannabis investing offers unique challenges and opportunities for founders. Jordan shares his journey from traditional finance to cannabis private equity, highlighting lessons in capital deployment, deal structuring, and scaling b…

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[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Retail Sustainability With Andy Ruben of Trove 48:21

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Andy Ruben is the Founder and Executive Chairman of Trove, a re-commerce technology company that powers branded resale programs for major labels like Patagonia, Lululemon, REI, and Levi’s. Before Trove, he spent a decade at Walmart as the company’s first Chief Sustainability Officer, where he launched global sustainability efforts, led omnichannel …

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Mastering Life and Business Secrets With Mike Agugliaro of FuDog Group 56:11

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Mike Agugliaro is the Founder and CEO of FuDog Group, a training and coaching company specializing in personal growth and development. He blends ancient wisdom, neuroscience, and modern performance strategies to help entrepreneurs and individuals design lives rich in health, wealth, relationships, and impact. Mike is a self-made entrepreneur and ma…

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12: Lessons from Four Exits: How Pete Martin Built, Scaled, and Sold Without Regrets 44:34

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Serial entrepreneur Pete Martin joins the show to unpack his journey across four business exits, including a standout 12x EBITDA sale to KPMG. Drawing from both personal and professional highs and lows, Pete shares powerful lessons on building scalable, values-driven companies, designing for exit, and avoiding the common pitfalls that sabotage foun…

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[Veteran Entrepreneur Series] Empowering Veterans With Purpose & Entrepreneurship With Phil Randazzo 57:28

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Phil Randazzo is the Founder of American Dream U, a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping military service members transition into successful civilian careers or launch their businesses. Since its founding in 2003, American Dream U has provided educational programs and mentorship to over 16,000 veterans and their families, featuring guidance …

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[Top Agency Series] Scaling With SEO, Paid Media, and Analytics With Tyler Lane 36:54

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Tyler Lane is the Founder and CEO of Session Interactive, a Denver-based digital marketing consultancy specializing in SEO, analytics, paid search, and content strategy for mid-market and enterprise brands. With over 13 years of experience in digital marketing, he has successfully created, launched, and evaluated SEO, content marketing, analytics, …

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11: How Alan McLaren Scaled Two Agencies, Built a Personal Branding Powerhouse, and Prepped for Exit 35:55

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Alan McLaren, co-founder of Strata Originals, shares his journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurial success. In this episode, he reveals how he scaled two marketing agencies, built a powerful personal branding firm, and supports founders preparing for strategic business exits. Alan discusses M&A readiness, founder well-being, and how pers…

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[SaaS Series] Unveiling Freight’s Hidden Secrets With Chadd Olesen of AVRL 46:31

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Chadd Olesen is the CEO and Co-founder of AVRL, an Austin-based automation company specializing in logistics and supply chain technology. Since launching AVRL in 2017, he has led its transformation from a natural language processing startup into a freight tech powerhouse, now automating over 60 million shipments annually. Under Chadd's leadership, …

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[Author Series] How To Handle Conflict Like a Pro With Gabe Karp 54:41

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Gabe Karp is a bestselling author, keynote speaker, and conflict management expert known for his book Don't Get Mad at Penguins: And Other Ways to Detox the Conflict in Your Life and Business. He began his career as a trial lawyer, later becoming Executive Vice President and General Counsel at ePrize (now Merkle), where he helped grow the company i…

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05: From Bootstrap to Buyout: Scaling Tech Startups with Strategic Go-to-Market and Exit Fit 49:54

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In this episode of From Angel to Exit, Bruce Eckfeldt speaks with serial entrepreneur Shreesha Ramdas about his journey from risk-averse engineer to founder of multiple successful startups. Shreesha shares his unique “startup fitness” framework, lessons from bootstrapping LeadFormix through to its acquisition by SAP, and his current work with Lumbe…

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04: How Shawn Freeman Scaled an MSP to $5M and Exited at 1.4x Revenue 44:48

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Shawn Freeman, founder of a successful managed service provider (MSP), joins Bruce Eckfeldt to share his journey from launching a tech side hustle to scaling a $5M business and executing a 1.4x revenue exit. He reflects on key inflection points in leadership, recurring revenue strategy, and the emotional and operational complexities of being acquir…

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01: From Founding to Exit: Scaling Mass Communications and Life After 44:42

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In this episode of From Angel to Exit, host Bruce Eckfeldt sits down with Darren Mass, the founder of Mass Communications, to discuss his entrepreneurial journey from launch to acquisition. Darren shares how his early fascination with engineering led him to build a successful telecom company, the strategies he used to scale, and the key decision po…

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03: From Clarity to Close: Strategizing Your Ideal Business Exit with Suren Kapse 38:37

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In this episode of From Angel to Exit, Bruce Eckfeldt speaks with Suren Kapse, a seasoned advisor and coach specializing in M&A and exit strategies. Suren shares hard-earned insights on how founders can prepare for successful exits, whether selling for people, assets, scale, or client access. He also unpacks how buyers evaluate cultural fit, valuat…

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07: Lessons from a Failed M&A to a Successful Exit: The Founder Story Behind ClassTag 44:21

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In this compelling episode of From Angel to Exit, Bruce Eckfeldt interviews Vlada Lotkina, founder of ClassTag, an EdTech platform that transformed parent-teacher communication. From her entrepreneurial upbringing in Ukraine to a successful exit in the U.S., Vlada shares the challenges of monetizing in the K-12 sector, navigating a failed M&A, and …

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09: From Coffee Brand Success to Corporate Governance Mastery: Joshua Maidan on Scaling and Exiting Right 44:12

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In this episode of From Angel to Exit, Bruce Eckfeldt speaks with entrepreneur and investor Joshua Maidan, whose journey from Colombia to New York led to the creation of a high-end coffee brand with international acclaim. Maidan shares how he scaled the business using real estate savvy, aggressive strategy, and deep operational structure. The episo…

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02: Unlocking the Second Bite: Maximizing Business Exits with Todd Taskey 47:06

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Todd Taskey, an M&A advisor and angel investor, joins Bruce Eckfeldt to discuss the nuances of business exits and private equity partnerships. Taskey explains the importance of structuring deals to optimize cash, equity, and earnouts. He highlights how founders can use a sale to accelerate growth rather than just exit, and shares real-world example…

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08: Inside Middle Market M&A: What Every Business Owner Must Know Before Selling 43:13

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In this sharp and candid episode of From Angel to Exit, Bruce Eckfeldt interviews Bill Snow, Managing Director at Focus Investment Banking and author of several books on M&A. With nearly two decades of experience in the middle market, Bill shares blunt truths and practical advice on what it really takes to sell a business. From valuation myths to p…

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10: Behind the Exit: Lessons from Ross Shanken’s Nine-Figure Journey with Jornaya 51:41

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Ross Shanken, founder and former CEO of Jornaya, shares the story behind building a pioneering lead verification platform and guiding it to a nine-figure exit. In this episode of From Angel to Exit, Ross unpacks the strategic frameworks, operational challenges, and personal insights that fueled his success—from initial market entry to final acquisi…

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06: From Side Hustle to Strategic Exit: Lessons from Scaling Unique World 44:44

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In this episode of From Angel to Exit, host Bruce Eckfeldt sits down with Eddie Geller, serial entrepreneur and founder of Unique World, to unpack the gritty, insightful journey from launching early web services to a high-stakes M&A exit. Geller candidly shares the highs and lows of scaling a business, from client concentration pitfalls to post-acq…

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How To Build Predictable Income and Reduce Taxes With Noah Rosenfarb of Wealthrive 50:00

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Noah Rosenfarb is a third-generation CPA and the Founder of Wealthrive, which empowers high-achieving entrepreneurs to leverage tax strategies and generational wealth. He has sold eight companies and completed over 50 real estate investments valued at almost $1 billion. Noah is also an author, podcast host, and thought leader in exit planning. In t…

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[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Business Intelligence With Craig Dunham 48:44

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Craig Dunham is the CEO of Voltron Data, a company specializing in GPU-accelerated data infrastructure for large-scale analytics, AI, and machine learning workloads. Before joining Voltron Data, he served as CEO of Lumar, a SaaS technical SEO platform, and held executive roles at Guild Education and Seismic, where he led the integration of Seismic'…

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[Sweets and Snack Series] Revolutionizing the Snacking World Against All Odds With Jake Karls 46:15

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Jake Karls is Co-founder and Chief Rainmaker of Mid-Day Squares, a Montreal-based functional chocolate company known for its bold transparency and viral storytelling. After early ventures in fitness and fashion, he found his niche in brand building and community engagement. Since launching Mid-Day Squares with his sister and brother-in-law, Jake ha…

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Welcome to From Angel to Exit 6:08

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From Angel To Exit is a business podcast exploring the entrepreneurial journey of scaling a business from raising your first round of funding to exiting. We cover the trials and tribulations that founders face, the pitfalls and pratfalls you want to avoid, as well as the joy and impact that success can bring. Join us on our next episode, where we s…

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[Top Giver Series] Mastermind Magic and Marketing Secrets With Joe Polish of Genius Network 17:11

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Joe Polish is the Founder of Genius Network, an exclusive group of renowned and successful entrepreneurs. He is an established marketer and has helped thousands of businesses, from large corporations to small family-owned companies, generate hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue. Additionally, Joe is the Founder and President of Piranha Market…

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[Top Agency Series] Building a Results-Driven Dental Marketing Agency With Brett Allen 58:29

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Brett Allen is the host of The Marketing 32 Show and the Founder of Marketing 32, a dental marketing agency specializing in internal and external marketing strategies to help dental practices grow. Under Brett's leadership, Marketing 32 has successfully supported over 215 dental practices across the US, Canada, and Australia by implementing its uni…

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[SaaS Series] Revolutionizing Referral Marketing With Predictive Technology With Ben Dixon of Naxum 48:53

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Ben Dixon is the CEO of Naxum, a referral marketing technology company that provides innovative solutions to businesses worldwide. Under his leadership, Naxum has introduced tools like the UNIFY platform and predictive action engines, revolutionizing how companies approach referral marketing. With a background in sales and a passion for empowering …