Acquisition Collective

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...