Podcasts
(Broken down by topic)Pre-search Consideration & “Why ETA?”
Mundane Millionaires - Guest John Mahony
In this episode of "Mundane Millionaires," former Marine John Mahony discusses transitioning to an HVAC business owner, focusing on leadership, team trust, and setting up his business in Greenville, Tennessee.
Acquiring Minds - Guest John Hubbard
As mentioned during our session, this is the first of two great podcasts with John Hubbard. In this episode, he recounts his journey from a 13-year military career to successful entrepreneurship. He highlights the military-derived skills that enabled him to revitalize Express Custom Trailers and emphasizes the importance of hands-on experience for veterans transitioning into business ownership.
Search Process - Strategies and processes for searching, evaluating, and acquiring small businesses
This podcast explores Sarah Moore's unique entrepreneurial journey of acquiring a multimillion-dollar business without prior experience or money. Highlights her grit, resourcefulness, and the unconventional methods that led to her successful self-funded search.
How to Shorten Your Search: Big 3, Little 2 - Acquiring Minds with Guest Sam Rosati
Sam Rosati (Chandler's SMBootcamp co-founder) shares his insights on the importance of defining clear target criteria to streamline the search process. He introduces his unique framework, "Big 3, Little 2," designed to qualify potential business acquisitions efficiently and manage deal flow effectively. Sam emphasizes the role of a searcher as a "pipeline manager," a key concept in conducting successful business acquisitions.
How Search Funds Win Competitive Deals - Max Artz of Peterson Search Partners
Max discusses key strategies for small business mergers and acquisitions for traditional search funds, emphasizing the significance of gauging an owner's readiness to sell, the evolution of bidding techniques, and the essential role of trust and chemistry in facilitating successful acquisitions.
Raising a Search Fund - ETA Insider Podcast with Guest Matt Taylor
Matt Taylor, Managing Director of search fund Gypsum Ridge Capital, shares his reasons for pursuing a search fund, working with a partner, choosing your investors, conducting the search from two locations, and tactics to maximize the probability of success.
Brokers
Evaluation - What's in a number - IBBA Podcast
The podcast by the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) features M&A expert Joe Braier discussing the importance of understanding the underlying reasons why a business owner is selling, such as personal life changes, health issues, or industry decline. He emphasizes that peeling back these layers is crucial for developing an accurate business valuation.
Why Deals Don't Close - IBBA Podcast
In this IBBA podcast episode, Certified Business Intermediary Kyle Griffith offers practical advice for avoiding unforeseen obstacles in business transactions, emphasizing the importance of addressing potential issues early and not letting pride interfere with deal-making. He provides insights on identifying and navigating pitfalls that can derail deals.