Latest Acquire Podcast Episodes
Unlocking Growth in a Business, Average Age 55
Acquiring Minds - March 11, 2024 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsGet $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 11th: https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDS Danny Fields & Steve Reis bought a decades-old utility supplier seemingly ripe for growth. It was harder than it looked. Topics in Danny and Steve’...
Bought Tiny, Grew to $4m
Acquiring Minds - March 07, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsSBA lender Chad Fondriest got the itch to get in the game himself & bought a couple's hobby business doing just $150k. Topics in Chad’s interview: Keeping his W-2 while running the business Quadrupling revenue in 2 years Getting listed on Wayfair Tradeoffs of selling on Amazon Hig...
Blind Centered Audio Description Chat: Certification Feedback
ReidMyMindRadio - March 06, 2024 19:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsEdited recording BCAD Live Chat: 03/02/2024 (Zoom Recording) BCAD Live Chats are not limited to one platform. We hope to schedule on different days in order to help provide more opportunity for live participation across the globe. To find out where/when the next Live Chat will take place be su...
When You Buy a Glorified Job, Not a Business
Acquiring Minds - March 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsGet $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 11th: https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDS Tato Corcoran packed a lifetime of learning (and tears) into 18 months when she left tech & bought a tiny manufacturer. Topics in Tato’s interview:...
The Front Lines of a Crisis
Acquiring Minds - February 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratings14 months ago, Russ Hadlock bought an auto glass business with $2.3m in sales. Today he is struggling to keep it alive. Topics in Russ’s interview: Inventing the Peloton handlebar tray His life-changing exit from his company Looking for stability and safety through acquisition Fear...
The Art of Adjustment - Get Up, Get Moving!
ReidMyMindRadio - February 28, 2024 01:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsIn this continuous self-portrait episode, I'm exploring aspects of my own adjustment to becoming Blind. Reflecting back on my early days, I realized I didn't have much of a chance of retreating inward. I was a little annoyed about that at first. But my special guest helps me understand. Conte...
How a First-Timer Did a Turnaround (Including an Exit)
Acquiring Minds - February 26, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsBen Rizzo bought an unprofitable, 4th-generation elevator business then stabilized, doubled, and sold it within 2 years. Topics in Ben’s interview: His wife-funded search in Pittsburgh Sourcing deals through lawyers and accountants vs brokers Acquiring an elevator repair business i...
Saying No to Home Services, Yes to B2B Media
Acquiring Minds - February 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsNathan Gregory left the music industry to buy Autobody News, a business that could benefit from his experience in media. Topics in Nathan’s interview: Building and exiting a beer koozie brand Managing brand partnerships for pop stars Educating himself on business acquisition Pivot...
8 Figs or Bust: Transitioning a Big Plumbing Business
Acquiring Minds - February 19, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsRegister here for the webinar, How to Raise Equity to Buy a Business https://bit.ly/3SUJhzQ Get $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 11th: https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDS Peter deBaptiste bought a 35-person plumbing business ...
Fire, Covid, Exit: 5 Years in a $12m Events Business
Acquiring Minds - February 15, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsRegister here for the webinar, How to Raise Equity to Buy a Business https://bit.ly/3uwHx6y Will Wright bought a big event rental business in December 2018. When Covid hit, he turned crisis into opportunity. Topics in Will’s interview: Benefits of a traditional search fund Feeling ...
The Art of Adjustment - Eyes Like Mine
ReidMyMindRadio - February 14, 2024 01:00 - 33 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsAt 16 Krystle Allen became Blind and turned inward. Eventually curiosity and strong connection to her family, friends and the community in Newark, New Jersey helped her launch her non-profit organization, Eyes Like Mine Inc. Hear about events like the Miss Blind Diva Empowerment Pageant, Danci...
Taking a Blue Collar Biz from $900k to $2.4m in Earnings
Acquiring Minds - February 12, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsRegister here for the webinar, How to Raise Equity to Buy a Business https://bit.ly/3SAWZXd Adam Borcz bought & unlocked growth in a niche-y, 35-year-old blue collar business, almost tripling earnings in 4 years. Topics in Adam’s interview: Adam’s experience working for a fundless ...
First-Timer Turns $20k into $900k in 19 Months
Acquiring Minds - February 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsOnly after taking a second look at a small wedding catering & venue business did Nick Patrick recognize an opportunity. Topics in Nick’s interview: Buying a business that checked only one box Getting past major key person risk Nick's fear of lacking operational experience Acquirin...
The Model Works: Reflections of a Plumbing Business Buyer
Acquiring Minds - February 05, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsDoug Johns reflects on his balance sheet, lifestyle, and new identity as business owner after 9 quarters in the seat. Topics in Doug’s interview: His wife's involvement in the business Working 60 hours a week His experience with ROBS structure and buyout Slowdown in home services...
Buying a $4m Business (with 80% Recurring Revenue)
Acquiring Minds - February 01, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsRegister here for the webinar, The Anatomy of an LOI: https://bit.ly/4263xl0 It was only after Michael Young started an accounting practice that he found the much larger practice he would then buy. How his father’s failed business influenced him Being rejected by a search accelerato...
Taking the Plunge into Extreme Ownership
Acquiring Minds - January 29, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsRegister here for the webinar, The Anatomy of an LOI: https://bit.ly/3U52srP At his job, Morgan McCauley saw a ceiling on his impact & earning potential. Buying a home care business uncapped both. Topics in Morgan’s interview: His experience working in a family office Investing 2 m...
Finding a Good Business After 2+ Years of Searching
Acquiring Minds - January 25, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsRegister here for the webinar, The Anatomy of an LOI: https://bit.ly/3SsxKrt Ryan Doyle was 2 long years into searching when he walked away from a deal, but he was rewarded for the self discipline. Topics in Ryan’s interview: Lessons learned from a failed deal Value of a thorough ...
Welcome to the Art of Adjustment
ReidMyMindRadio - January 24, 2024 01:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsThis podcast always wanted to be a way to share our stories and experiences as well as providing encouragement to those adjusting to blindness and disability in general, This year makes ten years of producing this podcast. Take a listen to what's in store for this first season of 2024. Sub...
Buying a Business to 20x a Real Estate Empire
Acquiring Minds - January 22, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsRegister here for the webinar, The Anatomy of an LOI: https://bit.ly/492E8eh Buying a property management business (which he's doubled) helped Brandon Laughridge balloon his real estate portfolio. Topics in Brandon’s interview: Why he changed his mind about service businesses Mode...
4 Acquisitions In, Holdco Builder's Goal is £150m
Acquiring Minds - January 18, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsHoldco entrepreneur Sam Turner shares his vision to build the leading platform for independent M&E businesses in the UK. Topics in Sam’s interview: Importance of patience and flexible timelines Getting through fetal position moments Balancing diversification and integration Gurus ...
14 Months from Searcher to $5.5m EBITDA
Acquiring Minds - January 16, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsLuis Aguilar found a $1.5m SDE commercial laundry business on BizBuySell, then a second acquisition followed quickly. Topics in Luis’s interview: Geographical search in Florida Working with SIG (Search Investment Group) to raise capital Pitching investors and overcoming rejection ...
Shutting Down After a 4-Year Struggle
Acquiring Minds - January 11, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsWatch the recording of our webinar on Financial Modeling a Self-Funded SBA Acquisition: https://acquiringminds.co/webinars/how-to-model-a-self-funded-sba-acquisition The cemetery services biz Philip Blackett bought in 2019 was finally squeezed to insolvency & shuttered 2 months ago. ...
Buying a Big $7m Trade School
Acquiring Minds - January 08, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsWatch the recording of our webinar on Financial Modeling a Self-Funded SBA Acquisition: https://acquiringminds.co/webinars/how-to-model-a-self-funded-sba-acquisition In a world of tight labor supply, Tyrel Sulzer & Bob Boniface saw the benefits of buying a school that trains truckers....
Moving to a Small Town to Buy an SMB
Acquiring Minds - January 04, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsWhen he bought an HVAC business in east Tennessee, John Mahony moved in next door & became a member of the community. Topics in John’s interview: Moving from Nashville to rural Appalachia His vision to build a holding company Buying an HVAC business in a small town Transferring ski...
The Appeal of Buying a Food Product Business
Acquiring Minds - January 02, 2024 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsPat Lazure explains why Flavor-Crisp, a food product business that uses co-packers, was such a great business to buy. Topics in Pat’s interview: Doing a “spouse-funded” search Starting a shear-sharpening business while searching Growth, churn, & margins in his shear-sharpening busi...
Building a $350m Holdco of Farms
Acquiring Minds - December 21, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsJack McCarthy has acquired 27 pistachio & almond farms from retiring owners, with a plan to build & hold for decades. Topics in Jack’s interview: Jack’s fascination with overlooked businesses Gold Leaf’s unique business model Appeal of farmland as a safe and attractive asset How f...
Title:Blind Centered Audio Description Chat: Allyship
ReidMyMindRadio - December 20, 2023 01:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 34 ratingsJust in time to close out 2023, the band is back together! We're continuing our live series "Blind Centered Audio Description" with a conversation on Allyship. Plenty of people claim to be allies, but how many of us actually know what true allyship is supposed to look like? Too often, much ...
Factory Life: Buying a Manufacturer with $1m SDE
Acquiring Minds - December 18, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsBen Jasper made a change at age 40, acquiring a plastic bag manufacturer with 10 people & a daily start time of 4:30am. Topics in Ben’s interview: Managing a portfolio of $500 million on Wall Street Leaving finance to prioritize family Buying a plastic bag manufacturer Starting hi...
Scaling Sweaty Services with a Brokerage Model
Acquiring Minds - December 14, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsEddy Zakes has 2x'd revenue and 4x'd headcount at the snow removal brokerage he bought with a traditional search fund. Notes from the conversation with Eddy: His highly-personal outreach approach Earth Development’s unusual business model Negotiating with an anxious seller Acquiri...
2.5 Years from Buying to Exiting
Acquiring Minds - December 11, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsBrian Lee Shields bought a barely-profitable property management business intending to improve, grow, & hold it forever. Topics in Brian’s interview: Importance of energy vs talent Brian's partner and their complementary roles Buying property management companies Improving their ...
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