Top M&A Entrepreneurs

Nov 30 2024 156 ep. 50 mins 43
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Welcome to Top M&A Entrepreneurs – your go-to resource for inspiration, insight, and actionable advice on business buying. Each episode features engaging conversations with business buyers who share their “why” and industry service providers who break down the “how.” Learn from the pros and take your next step toward a successful acquisition with confidence.

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Jules Took 2 Years to Buy His First Metal Fab Business—Now He Owns 3

Nov 30 2024 55 mins  
SummaryIn this conversation, Jon Stoddard interviews Jules Brenner from Metal Solutions Holdings, discussing the company's journey in acquiring multiple welding and metal manufacturing businesses. They explore the importance of partnerships, the challenges of refining a buy box, the self-funding approach, and the unique landscape of California manufacturing. Jules shares insights o

Can You Buy 100% of a Business with Other People’s Money?

Nov 01 2024 27 mins  
SummaryIn this conversation, Jon Stoddard interviews John Panaccione, an Army veteran and entrepreneur who co-founded LogicBay and later launched Folla Capital. They discuss the intricacies of participating preferred equity, the challenges of raising capital for small to medium-sized business acquisitions, and the evolving landscape of SBA loans. John shares insights on structuring

Can Self-Funded Searchers REALLY Raise MILLIONS of CAPITAL?

Nov 01 2024 44 mins  
Can Self-Funded Searchers REALLY Raise MILLIONS of CAPITAL to Buy a Business? Sean Smith of Search Fund Ventures explains how its done. Takeaways• Search Fund Ventures focuses on self-funded searchers and independent sponsors.• They target essential products and services for investment.• Investment involves filling equity gaps for searchers.• Sean emphasizes the importance

How we bought 3 Multi-Million Dollar HVAC Businesses

Sep 30 2024 58 mins  
SummaryNathan Lenahan didn’t just “fall” into success—he fought for it. In this gripping conversation, he reveals the raw, unfiltered truth about the challenges he faced in his early business acquisitions and how a single strategic pivot to HVAC transformed everything. You’ll hear how Nathan overcame growth roadblocks, built a powerhouse team, and launched a recruiting bu

The Unexpected Acquisition: Buying a Bookkeeping Business

Sep 30 2024 58 mins  
SummaryIn this conversation, Daniel Gertrudes shares his journey from a corporate background to becoming an entrepreneur in the accounting industry. He discusses the challenges and insights gained from acquiring accounting firms, transforming operations to the cloud, and the evolution of financial services. The conversation also delves into marketing strategies, the impact of techn

How to Start, Scale, and Acquire 3 Accounting Firms: The Blueprint

Sep 09 2024 48 mins  
Why Buying Your First Business is the Hardest. We Make it Easy. www.DealFlowSystem.netMichael Ly reveals how he built Reconciled from the ground up and then acquired 3 more accounting firms. Discover his secrets to scaling with outsourced accounting, cold email outreach, and using tech to streamline the workload. He uncovers the biggest challenges in the accounting industry today�

How Private Equity Generates High Returns

Aug 23 2024 56 mins  
SummaryAdam Coffey discusses the re-release of his book, Private Equity Playbook, and the importance of understanding private equity for entrepreneurs. He explains how private equity works, including the process of raising funds, buying and growing companies, and generating returns. Coffey emphasizes the potential for entrepreneurs to use private equity as a tool for wealth creatio

5 Deadly Deal Red Flags

Aug 22 2024 38 mins  
SummaryPatrick O'Connell, a quality of earnings specialist, discusses the importance of analyzing the true earnings potential of a business before buying or selling. He highlights five red flags to watch out for in a potential deal: pending lawsuits, high employee turnover, inconsistent financials, declining market share, and key dependence on a few customers. Patrick emphasizes th

How & Why We Bought Four Mid Market Fence Companies with Sam Rosati

Aug 12 2024 35 mins  
SummarySam Rosati co-founder of Premier Solutions Group, discusses his experience in acquiring and growing fence companies in the sunbelt region. He highlights the importance of focusing on commercial fencing, which offers larger projects and a competitive advantage. Sam also emphasizes the significance of building a strong team and delegating tasks to ensure the success of the bus

Battle-Tested Leadership: Special Forces Veterans & Business Acquisitions

Aug 05 2024 59 mins  
Meet Robert Kirila and Mark Whaling, the duo behind Black Powder Partners—a game-changing venture that's turning the dream of entrepreneurship into a reality for special forces veterans. Born out of their passion for aiding these heroes as they transition to civilian life, their journey began with Your Grateful Nation, a nonprofit dedicated to helping special forces veterans find