EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 52 MIN
Former Talent Agent Buys 40-Year-Old Trade Publication | Nathan Gregory of Auto Body News
from The SMB Deal Hunter Podcast · host Helen Guo
Join me as I sit down with Nathan Gregory, a former talent agent in the entertainment industry who acquired Auto Body News, the leading trade publication in the collision repair industry.Nathan’s journey into entrepreneurship began with flipping raw land and investing in commercial real estate. After building and selling an Amazon-based product business, he spent over a year searching for the right company to buy, ultimately landing on a 42-year-old B2B media company serving auto repair shops and vendors nationwide. He used SBA financing, creative seller notes, and deep industry experience to close the deal.If you’re curious about how to buy your first business, why domain expertise gives you a competitive edge, or how to modernize a legacy business, you’ll love this episode._______________________________👉 Subscribe to the SMB Deal Hunter Newsletter — free weekly deals & insights: https://join.smbdealhunter.xyz🤝 Work with me and my team 1-on-1 to find, finance, and close your acquisition in 6–12 months: https://pro.smbdealhunter.xyz
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Join me as I sit down with Nathan Gregory, a former talent agent in the entertainment industry who acquired Auto Body News, the leading trade publication in the collision repair industry.Nathan’s journey into entrepreneurship began with flipping raw land and investing in commercial real estate. After building and selling an Amazon-based product business, he spent over a year searching for the right company to buy, ultimately landing on a 42-year-old B2B media company serving auto repair shops and vendors nationwide. He used SBA financing, creative seller notes, and deep industry experience to close the deal.If you’re curious about how to buy your first business, why domain expertise gives you a competitive edge, or how to modernize a legacy business, you’ll love this episode._______________________________👉 Subscribe to the SMB Deal Hunter Newsletter — free weekly deals & insights: https://join.smbdealhunter.xyz🤝 Work with me and my team 1-on-1 to find, finance, and close your acquisition in 6–12 months: https://pro.smbdealhunter.xyz
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