Stop Wasting Time Searching for Deals with Liz Macrae

In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Liz MacRae, co-founder of Village Wealth, a deal management platform built specifically for acquisition entrepreneurs and self-funded searchers.  Liz shares how her experience as a business broker exposed major inefficiencies on the buy side—and how Village Wealth was created to solve them. From building credibility with brokers to organizing deal flow, underwriting opportunities, and leveraging AI to accelerate the acquisition process, this episode breaks down how serious buyers are gaining an edge.  The conversation also dives into the evolving M&A landscape, why it’s getting harder to stand out with brokers and sellers, and what it actually takes today to compete for quality deals.  In this episode, we discuss:  How Village Wealth helps buyers organize, evaluate, and accelerate their deal search    Why credibility with brokers is critical—and how to stand out in a crowded market    How AI and structured processes are changing how deals are sourced and underwritten    The realities of today’s acquisition market, including competition, proprietary sourcing challenges, and where opportunities still exist    Guest Contact Info:  Email: [email protected]   Additional Resources:  Join us at the M&A Launchpad Conference on May 2, 2026 in Houston, Texas. Use code: LAUNCH for $150 off your ticket.    Get details: https://malaunchpad.com    Ready to start your acquisition journey or scale faster?    Work directly with the Equity Launchpad team to source deals, structure acquisitions, and raise capital alongside experienced operators.    Contact Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa: [email protected]    Explore more: https://www.equity-launchpad.com      About The M&A Launchpad: The M&A Launchpad provides insights into acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, we will provide you with the knowledge, guidance, and capital to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions. The M&A Launchpad presents a series of weekly podcast episodes and hosts an annual M&A Launchpad Conference tailored to the M&A community. Connect with M&A Launchpad: 🎧 Podcast on Spotify: 🎧 Podcast on Apple: 🎟️ Attend Upcoming M&A Launchpad Conference: http://malaunchpad.com/