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Before You Buy or Sell a Business — 68 episodes

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Inside M&A from a Soldier's Perspective: How Guy Bartlett Built a 170 Million Dollar Track Record Buying and Selling SME Businesses

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Treat Your ETA Search Like a Startup | Richard Chance at Acquire Fort Worth

3

The Five Cs Every Business Buyer and Seller Should Understand with Mark Sims

4

ETA Reality Check: Jared Johnson and a Special Guest on SBA Lending, Buyer Mistakes, Deal Killers, and the Truth About Buying a Business

5

Customer Due Diligence in Action: Ivy Millman on Revenue Sustainability, Customer Stickiness, Anonymous Feedback, and Better B2B Acquisitions

6

When Acquisitions Go Wrong: Christine McDannell on a Failed Deal, Hidden Costs, Working Capital Risk, and the Reality Behind “Easy” ETA

7

Inside the Broker’s Playbook: Greg Kovsky on Valuation Integrity, Buyer Fit, and Retirement-Driven Deal Flow | Ep. 60

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Inside the Marketplace: How Empire Flippers Screens Listings, Matches Buyers, and Closes Online Business Deals

9

Saying Yes to a 48-Year Legacy: Jordan Hood’s Journey from Art School to Bridal Shop Owner

10

Digital Asset Transfer, AI Ownership, and Cleaning Up Your Tech Stack with Paige Wiese

11

Niche Wins: Broker Relationships, Working Capital Reality, and Operating a Legacy Window Restoration Business with Tahir Zaman Hussain and Neilab Rahimzada | Ep. 56

12

Building Better Deals: Adam Markley on Supporting Searchers, Seller Dynamics, Post-Close Support, and the Importance of Site Visits | Ep. 55

13

Partners in the Process: Sushant Bharadwaj on Building Trust, Strength in Networks, and E-Commerce Acquisitions | Ep. 54

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Owning the Outcome: Jacob Hall on ETA, SBA Rules, and Operator Success | Ep. 53

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Concrete Lessons: Munashe Makava on Family, ETA, and Building Businesses | Ep. 52

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From Startup to Acquisition: Sathya Ramanathan on Selling, Buying, and Growing a Business | Ep. 51

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Who Should Buy a Business? David Barnett on Picking the Right Deal and Becoming an Operator | Ep. 50

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From Venture Dreams to Business Ownership: How Today’s Founders Are Rethinking the Path to Wealth | Ep. 49

19

Scaling With Heart: How a Pet Industry CEO Built Purpose, Profit & 200+ Franchise Locations | Ep. 48

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From Wall Street to Main Street: How a Trader Became a Business Acquisition Specialist | Ep. 47

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Leveraging Your Skills: How an Engineer Found Double Success in the HVAC Industry | Ep. 46

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The Secret to Seamless Business Sales: Insider Tips on Navigating the Buying Process | Ep. 45

23

Aligning with Strategic Partners for Business Success | Ep. 44

24

Navigating Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition | Ep. 43 Part 1

25

Finding and Securing Off-Market Business Deals Simplified w/ Conner Young

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From Tech Rep to Trades: Buying a Stairlift Business | Ep. 41

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Customer-First Growth Strategies: Secrets from a Two-Time Business Buyer | Ep. 40

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Former Educator Turned Entrepreneur Teaches What to Really Expect When Buying a Laundromat | Ep. 39

29

How This Entrepreneur Sold His Home-based Business for Millions | Ep. 38

30

The Ultimate Playbook for Scaling HVAC and Plumbing Businesses | Ep. 37

31

Searching is Becoming a Completive Sport with Josh Levine | Ep. 36

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Diving into the Unknown: How This Couple Bought Their First Business | Ep. 35

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Surviving the First 90 Days: Mistakes & Lessons from Buying a Business | Ep. 34

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The Power of Peer Groups: How Rand Larsen is Bringing the SMB Community Together | Ep. 33

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From Mechanical Engineer to Entrepreneur: Derek Croft's Journey to Buying a Unique Business | Ep. 32

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Finding and Financing the Right Business Acquisition | Ep. 31

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Navigating Legal Considerations in Small Business M&A Deals | Ep. 30

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From Tech to Trees: Tommy Speigner's into the Forestry Industry | Ep. 29

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Innovation and Adaptation: Thriving in the Entrepreneurial World

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From Searcher to Seller: Lessons Learned in the Acquisition Process | Ep 27 | Before You Buy or Sell

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The Truth About Business Valuation: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions | Ep. 26

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Jesse Carlson’s Journey to Buying a “Recession-Proof Business” | Ep. 25

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Maximizing Business Value: Unpacking the Fractional CFO | Ep. 24

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The Art of Transition: How Eric and Joy Rose Successfully Took Over a Restaurant | Ep. 23

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Oil and gas industry professional buys meat market in Magnolia, Texas | Ep. 22

46

Acquiring a Landscape Business: Challenges and Successes

47

Journey of a Restaurant Buyer: Lessons in Business and Growth

48

Acquisition of Art Framing Business Falls Through

49

Choosing the Right Escrow Company for Business Transactions

50

Navigating the Acquisition Process: Lessons from a Failed Deal w/ Jarryd Osborne | Ep. #18

51

Lessons Learned in Business Acquisition with Alina Joseph

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Understanding Buyer & Seller Motivations with SBA veteran Jim Ely

53

Prioritizing Quality Over Cost, Restaurant Entrepreneurship with Jeff Solomon

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Oldest Glass Company In Las Vegas – Turnaround Proves Successful For Nevada Buyer

55

Professional CPA Shares His Experience Acquiring & Running 3 Different Businesses

56

Expert M&A Attorney Scott Oliver Discusses Legal Aspects of Buying or Selling a Business

57

Rob Lichfield on Acquiring Businesses and the FedEx Independent Service Provider Model

58

Market Price Analysis for Small Businesses with Business Broker Lyndsey Davino

59

Expert In Multi-Skilled Maintenance Management Acquires Diverse Business

60

SD Business Advisor's Mitch McGinley Transforms Boutique Hotels And Fitness Studios For Profit

61

Owner of Multiple Businesses Acquires a Business During COVID

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Lessons from the IBBA Top Individual Deal Maker 3 Years Running

63

Are There Really 42 Steps To Buying a Business?!

64

Learn From a 2-Time Buyer and 1-Time Seller

65

Business Transactions Over $10,000,000

66

An Inside Look Into a Business Purchase

67

What You Should Know About Selling a Business

68

Before You Buy or Sell a Business