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The M and A Guy

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The M and A Guy is a business podcast hosted by Brian T. Franco. It has 110 episodes, with the latest published April 2026.

Welcome to "The M&A Guy"—the podcast where we break down the world of mergers, acquisitions, and business growth. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to level up, this is your backstage pass to the strategies and insights that drive deals and build wealth.No fluff, no overcomplicated explanations—just real talk about making smart moves, finding capital, and shaping the future you want. Tune in to "The M&A Guy" for tips, stories, and advice to take control of your business journey and make big things happen.

business ·en ·110 episodes

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1

Build a Company Investors Can't Ignore w/ Stanislav Zinkov

2

How to Attract Private Equity - Cam Bawden

3

Be Authentic. Build an Empire w/ Michael G. Dash

4

The Importance of Financial Credibility w/ Domenic Segalla

5

Mastering M&A: Insights w/ Joe Francisco

6

Inevitable Exit: Special EP #100

7

Mysteries of Private Equity w/ Trav Bowen

8

Legacy Planning & Estate Management w/ Leyla Briggs (Private Wealth Law Group)

9

What Business Partners Bring to the Table w/ Carter Looney

10

The Highs and Lows of Selling a Company w/ Jeanne Cummings

11

Meritage Investor Testimony: Christian Malek with Novastone

12

Meritage Client Testimony: Lance Fair with Horizon Underground

13

Culture as a Valuation Multiplier w/ Julian Guderley

14

The Psychology Behind M&A Transactions w/ Thor Legvold

15

Unlocking the Secrets of Private Capital Markets w/ Mick Denner

16

Avoiding Costly Financial Mistakes in Business w/ Jason Regehr

17

Selling Your Business - Miguel Delgado & Brian Franco: SPECIAL EPISODE

18

The Hidden Costs w/ Brian Suddarth

19

Prescence is Power w/ Vince Covino of Warrior Sage

20

Unlocking M&A Potential w/ Greg Lehr

21

"Aligning power, heart, and wisdom in leadership." w/ Satyen Raja

22

Pilot to President: Navigating Leadership w/ Dave Rosenberg

23

Navigating Leadership w/ John Pringle

24

The Future of Healthcare w/ Byron Wade

25

Investor Testimonial with Alex Sinunu - FBA Engineering Pt. 2

26

Investor Testimonial with Alex Sinunu - FBA Engineering Pt. 1

27

Capital in Healthcare Growth w/ Danny Demetrops

28

The Deal Killer: Fear & Attachment w/ Denise Logan (Pt. 2)

29

Unprocessed Emotions Kill Deals w/ Denise Logan

30

Rise of the Independent Investor w/ Dan Lee

31

The American Dream w/ Stephen Martinez

32

Scaling with Purpose w/ Darin Anderson of Salas O'Brien

33

Scaling Trust & Culture before Profit w/ Steven Sedory

34

Testimonial: Brody Allen Exteriors & Bertram Capital Deal Closure

35

Scrubs & Strategy: Healthcare Innovations w/ Haley Schwartz

36

NextGen Family Business w/ Allen Esrock (pt. 2)

37

Meritage Closing - Brody Allen Exteriors

38

NextGen Succession Planning w/ Allen Esrock

39

Cory's Journey: Transforming Home Services

40

The Secret to Healthcare M&A w/ Bradley Bostic

41

Growth Journey w/ Sandeep

42

Insights from an Industry Insider w/ Matthew Barrett

43

Confessions of an Independent Sponsor Pt. 2 w/ David Kirubi

44

Unlocking Capital for Business Growth w/ Ryan Scully

45

Confessions of an Independent Sponsor w/ David Kirubi

46

Understanding Recent Legal Changes in California w/ Dustin Nichols

47

Go-to-Market the Right Way w/ Tim Hillison

48

The Evolution of Health Tech w/ Amie Teske

49

The Roofing Revolution in M&A w/ Daniel Robosky

50

The Power of Operational Efficiency w/ Daniel Robosky

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