E:7 Top M&A Entrepreneurs - Jeramiah Townsend, 5 companies, the Entrepreneurial push from his father-in-law. (Jeramiah is surrounded with the love of family) Sticky situation negotiating with 5 sellers, read that again, 5 family owners - and the sad ending. He has used the pipe-wrench strategy before EPIC. His self-deprecating humor makes for a great interview.