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Top M&A Entrepreneurs
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.
Episodes
159 episodes
Lessons from from Failed Business Buyer and My Failed Rollup
Jon Stoddard sits down with Jed Morris—a veteran who swapped the military for business ownership. He thought buying a business would be his golden ticket. Instead? A crash course in what not to do.Jed dives into his journey thro...
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This guy sold 136 HVAC companies
FREE Book step-by-step guide to buy your first business - https://www.dealflowsystem.net/UNLOCKTHE3DOORSIn this eye-opening interview, Jon Stoddard talks with Patrick Lange, a top-tier business broker who has mastered the art of selling...
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Inside The Mind of a Top Investment Banking Deal Maker
Learn How to Buy Your First Business - Free ebook https://www.dealflowsystem.net/UNLOCKTHE3DOORSSummaryIn this conversation, Jon Stoddard interviews Scott Wiebel from Sierra Pacific Partners, delving into the intricacies o...
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Jules Took 2 Years to Buy His First Metal Fab Business—Now He Owns 3
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 partners...
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Can You Buy 100% of a Business with Other People’s Money?
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 challen...
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Can Self-Funded Searchers REALLY Raise MILLIONS of CAPITAL?
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 in...
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How we bought 3 Multi-Million Dollar HVAC Businesses
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 pivo...
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The Unexpected Acquisition: Buying a Bookkeeping Business
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, transf...
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How to Start, Scale, and Acquire 3 Accounting Firms: The Blueprint
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 w...
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How Private Equity Generates High Returns
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...
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5 Deadly Deal Red Flags
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: pen...
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How & Why We Bought Four Mid Market Fence Companies with Sam Rosati
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 projec...
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Battle-Tested Leadership: Special Forces Veterans & Business Acquisitions
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...
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From Zero to $10 Million Net Worth How One Deal Changed Everything
Curious how a veteran chiropractor turned a mid-market acquisition into a $10M net worth? Henry Silvestriz did just that. Partnering with his corporate-savvy father, they formed Vinci Holdings LLC, spent 21 grueling months in searc...
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How Family Offices Make Strategic Acquisitions
How do Family Offices make strategic acquisitions that stand out in the competitive world of M&A? Fasten your seatbelts because we’re about to dive deep into the journey of James Carey. Imagine starting your career in mortgage ...
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Selling Businesses in Dubai
Ever wonder what its like to sell Businesses in Dubai? How is it different than the US? I aim to find out. Tahir Kashif shares his journey into the M&A business, the founding of his business brokerage, and the char...
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Do you want to start an investment company to buy businesses? Being a Good Buyer to Sellers
Do you want to start an investment company to buy businesses and tell the seller you are going to preserve their culture and values? Success isn't always a straight line. Meet Sunny Vanderbeck. He built a thriving tec...
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How to Buy a Bigger Competitor - Getting Unstuck
Have you ever felt stuck in your business, like you're just treading water? Maybe you’ve hit a plateau or the competition feels insurmountable. Today, we’re diving into a bold strategy: buying a bigger competitor.Yes, you heard that rig...
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It took 6 years but...I just wanted to be rich
Imagine knowing it would take six years to buy a business. Six years of negotiations, setbacks, learning, and persistence. Would you have the guts to start?❤️ Enjoy this interview? SUBSCRIBE for more: https://www.youtube.com/c/JonStodda...
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Successful M&A Advisor Secrets with Denis Mezheritskiy
Ever thought about being an M&A Advisor? Watch this video about Denis Mezheritkiy's journey to learn if the gig is right for you.When Denis Mezheritskiy inherited his parents' trucking company, he saw an opportunity to merge it with...
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How 2 Acquisitions Saved My Failing VC Funded Startup to SPAC IPO
Running a startup during a global pandemic can feel like navigating through a storm. This is the story of Joe Davey, the entrepreneur behind the tech startup Banzai.Starting with venture capital backing, Joe’s venture began to gain mome...
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$1 Million to $14 Million in Revenue from 2 Acquisitions & Bankruptcy to Boot
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The Accidental M&A Roll-Up Entrepreneur
Jordan Evans, an accidental M&A Roll-Up entrepreneur, shares his journey of acquiring his family's language service business and turning it into a successful roll-up strategy. He discusses the importance of earning and learning while workin...
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Ross Turner Raised $235 Million for Acquisitions
Ross Turner Raised $235 Million for Ecomm Acquisitions in the Women's nicheSummaryRoss Turner shares his journey from digital marketing to raising $235 Million for acquiring e-commerce companies. He started in direct response an...
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What I learned from buying a failing business - Duke Heninger
Duke Heninger's journey from CFO to acquisition entrepreneur is a tale of resilience, adaptation, and learning. Taking on a failing restoration company, Duke faced the steep challenges of an industry built on trust and relationships, grappling ...
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