Acquisition Collective

How This Private Equity Veteran Is Quietly Buying Businesses With His Own Money After 20+ years leading private equity deals at one of Canada’s most respected firms, Mark walked away. He helped build ONCAP from scratch, scaled 30 platform companies with 150+ add-ons, and generated 4x+ returns across multiple funds. But now? He’s quietly buying overlooked small businesses—using his own capital—and...

Is it really possible to buy a business with no money down? In this episode, we sit down with an elite SBA lender from Fund X who reveals how the game has changed. With over $150M in annual SBA volume and a personal track record of 100% term sheet conversions, he shares real-world strategies for buying businesses, navigating new SBA rules, and how to avoid the hidden landmines that kill deals. We...

What really happens after you acquire a business? Greg shares the untold truth about buying a short-term rental property management company in the Colorado mountains—how it nearly broke him, what saved him, and the operational chaos he didn’t see coming. In this honest and detailed conversation, Greg breaks down: Why he walked away from VC-backed startups What made him ditch investor funding and g...

Thinking of buying an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business? In this episode, we sit down with a top lender from Live Oak Bank, the #1 SBA lender in the U.S., to uncover the insider secrets of business acquisition financing. We break down how to qualify for an SBA loan, the hidden red flags in seller financials, the biggest mistakes first-time buyers make, and the real reason some deals fall apar...

He Bought a Roofing Company—And It Nearly Broke Him: Hard Lessons in Business Acquisition In this brutally honest interview, Camille shares his raw and unfiltered journey of acquiring a commercial roofing business—and the major challenges that followed. After growing his residential roofing company in New Jersey from $300K to $7M in revenue, Camille stepped into the world of business acquisitions...

Chandler Reed: From Real Estate Analyst to CEO—How I Bought and Turned Around a $7M Business I Found on Twitter Chandler Reed is the founder of Get Green, a multifamily lighting and energy efficiency company. But just a few years ago, he was a 25-year-old real estate analyst scrolling Twitter when one life-changing tweet launched him into entrepreneurship. In this episode, Chandler shares the behi...

Joshua Richman is a seasoned insurance advisor and Partner at Symphony Risk, where he specializes in guiding acquisition entrepreneurs, searchers, and private equity firms through the complexities of insurance due diligence. With over 13 years of experience, he has helped hundreds of business buyers identify hidden risks, optimize coverage, and avoid costly mistakes post-acquisition. In this episo...

In this behind-the-scenes conversation, we hear from RJ, a former software developer who transitioned into real estate, and then into the world of accounting firm acquisitions. After leaving his tech job in 2018 to pursue more freedom and purpose, RJ took a risk—buying a fully remote, five-person bookkeeping firm with no prior experience in accounting. What followed were long nights, unexpected cl...

Thinking about buying a franchise or scaling into multiple units? In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned multi-unit franchise operator who went from 6 locations to over 30+ and built a $40M+ franchise empire. He shares what franchises are worth buying in 2025, how to approach due diligence, why seller financing is often the key to great deals, and the red flags most buyers miss—especially ar...

Learn how to buy, scale, and exit IT businesses with insider tips from Rick Murphy of Cogent Growth Partners. Discover valuation insights, deal structuring secrets, due diligence strategies, and proven integration methods to ensure acquisition success. Rick Murphy is the founder and CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, a firm specializing in buy-side M&A advisory for IT services companies. With near...

Are we really facing a “silver tsunami” of baby boomer business sales—or is the market telling a different story? In this episode, seasoned M&A broker and entrepreneur Clint Fiore breaks down the real state of small business acquisitions. With nearly a decade of deal-making experience and hands-on ownership under his belt, Clint shares hard truths about seller psychology, why so many businesse...

How This Veteran Built an Empire Through Seller Financing When most people think about buying a business, they imagine needing millions in capital. Not this guy. In this episode, we sit down with a military veteran-turned-cardiology specialist who acquired an $8M restoration company with zero money down—100% seller financed. One year later, he's running a $100M fund and orchestrating a nation...

Thinking about buying a business? Before you make your move, watch this eye-opening conversation between Jay Bourgana and M&A attorney Jake Parsley as they break down the biggest mistakes, legal pitfalls, and game-changing strategies for small business acquisitions. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, business buyer, investor, or post-exit founder, this is a must-watch! Jake Parsley is an...

Are franchises really the safest way to build wealth, or are they just another trap? In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into the truth about franchises, business acquisitions, and the secrets of buying and selling businesses. Ron DiPietro is a franchise and business resale expert with decades of experience matching entrepreneurs with the right opportunities. He has helped countless business...

Want to own a profitable business but don’t know where to start? This episode of The Business Acquisition Podcast with host Jay Bourgana and guest Brian Stroh breaks down the real secrets behind small business acquisition, scaling, and exiting with maximum profit.  Inside This Episode:   How Acquirer helps business buyers navigate acquisitions.   The biggest mistake aspiring business owners make w...

From rock bottom to a $5M/year business—this is the ultimate entrepreneur comeback story! What if your worst moment became the turning point for your success? That’s exactly what happened to Andrew Lassise. At 26, he hit rock bottom—a raging alcoholic, multiple DUIs, and an ultimatum: jail or rehab. Fast forward a few years, and he built a multi-million-dollar IT company, leveraging failing busine...

Buying a business is one of the best ways to build wealth, but most entrepreneurs make costly mistakes that could have been avoided. In this powerhouse interview, Jay Bourgana sits down with Elliott Holland, a seasoned expert in business acquisitions, to uncover the biggest pitfalls, red flags, and hidden opportunities in the small business acquisition market today. 💡 What You’ll Learn in This Vi...

Buying a business is one of the fastest ways to build wealth, but it’s also filled with hidden pitfalls that can destroy your investment. In this episode, Jay Bourgana sits down with Colin McNulty, an SBA lending expert, to break down the real risks, hidden traps, and financing hacks that most entrepreneurs miss. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, business buyer, business owner, high-income profe...

In this episode of the Acquisition Collective, I sit down with Ben Surdi to discuss his incredible journey from launching PureDry Restoration to scaling it into a multi-million-dollar business and exiting for $40M to private equity—with no earnout! We Cover: ✅ How Ben started in carpet cleaning and pivoted into restoration ✅ The challenges of acquiring a business with hidden debt ✅ Scaling from...

How do you build and scale businesses to billion-dollar exits? Mark Fikse, a serial entrepreneur and M&A expert, shares how he led roll-ups worth nearly $1 billion each and successfully sold to Blackstone for $1.6 billion! If you're looking to buy a business, scale an acquisition, or navigate M&A like a pro, this episode is a must-watch! 🚀 👉 WATCH NOW and discover:  ✔️ How to buy a...

Thinking about buying a business?  Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, business owner, or investor, this episode is a MUST-WATCH before you make your next move! Mike Jerman, an Air Force captain turned M&A expert, shares insider secrets on how to spot red flags, hidden risks, and financial traps when acquiring a business. Key Takeaways in This Video: The biggest mistake business buye...

Want to acquire, scale, and dominate your industry? This episode is a goldmine for business buyers, entrepreneurs, and investors looking to make smart acquisitions and build high-growth companies. Jay Bourgana sits down with Adam Coffey, a private equity expert, best-selling author, and M&A powerhouse who has bought and sold 58 businesses and built companies worth over $2.4 billion. In this ep...

The Keys to Successful Business Acquisitions & Turnarounds | Michael Dill on Acquisition Collective 🚀 Want to buy and grow a business successfully? Learn the inside strategies from business coach Michael Dill! In this episode of Acquisition Collective, host Jay Bourgana sits down with Michael Dill, a seasoned ActionCOACH, to uncover the strategies, systems, and leadership mindset needed to ac...