Episode 8 - From Bankruptcy to 17 Acquisitions

In this episode of The Momentum Podcast, I sit down with Marshall Doyle, an entrepreneur whose journey is a powerful study in resilience, reinvention, and long-term momentum. Marshall shares the three defining seasons of his life—from a turbulent childhood and finding structure in the Air Force to stepping into entrepreneurship through a bold first acquisition. We talk candidly about the realities founders rarely discuss: rapid growth, cash flow strain, pressure on marriage, and the moment he found himself facing bankruptcy. That turning point led to outside counsel, coaching, and a decision to keep going—ultimately shaping a growth strategy that became his edge: acquisition as marketing. Through structured deals and steady execution, Marshall built a recognized industry leader, landed work tied to the Panama Canal expansion, and earned SBA Small Business Person of the Year.