Business Sales & Acquisitions Podcast

In this episode of the Business Sales & Acquisitions Podcast, we sit down with Chris Shaw, owner of SpeedPro of West Chester and Lancaster, to talk about buying, rebuilding, and growing an existing business. Chris shares how he got started as an entrepreneur, why he moved from a water feature business into large-format printing, and how a frustrating customer experience eventually led him to a...

In this episode of the Business Sales & Acquisitions Podcast, we sit down with Max Emma to walk through a full-spectrum entrepreneurial journey — including starting businesses, acquiring other companies, scaling operations, selling a service business, and ultimately building a franchise brand. Max shares how his early experience in a family construction business and the challenges of the 2008...

Selling your business to Private Equity isn’t just about getting the highest price — the type of buyer and how the deal is structured can completely change the outcome. In this episode, Jim Tracy breaks down what actually happens when you sell your business to Private Equity, and what business owners need to understand before going to market. ============================= About:  In this episode o...

In this episode of the Business Sales & Acquisitions Podcast, we sit down with Ray Felix, former owner of Paul Davis Restoration of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Ray shares the story of buying into a restoration franchise roughly 27 years ago, transitioning from a corporate career into small business ownership, and navigating the challenges of operating in an industry heavily dependent on i...

In this episode of the Business Sales & Acquisitions Podcast, we sit down with Tim Long, a former Private Equity professional who transitioned from institutional investing to buy a small business, apply a disciplined operational framework, and successfully sell the business four years later. Rather than approaching ownership casually, he brought a private equity mindset to Main Street. By cond...

About:  In this episode of the Business Sales & Acquisitions Podcast, we sit down with Everett Cook, a Philadelphia attorney who decided to diversify his income by buying a local neighborhood bar — The Shipyard — during the middle of COVID. Everett breaks down what motivated him to pursue a second revenue stream, why a corner bar fit his schedule and skill set, and what the deal really looked...

In this video we discuss why the home service industry is a great option for 1st time franchise owners.  ⭐️ Get Matched with Franchise Options Best Fit for You: https://perfectmatchfranchises.com/get-matched/ ============================= ❇️ What We Do ❇️ We help entrepreneurial minded people evaluate franchise ownership, and personally find franchise opportunities that best match with their goal...

Watch to get expert advice for picking the best franchise business.  ⭐️ Get Matched with Franchise Options Best Fit for You: https://perfectmatchfranchises.com/get-matched/ ============================= ❇️ What We Do ❇️ We help entrepreneurial minded people evaluate franchise ownership, and personally find franchise opportunities that best match with their goals, skillets, and ideal ownership.  ❇...

Are you stuck in a job you hate but afraid of the risks of quitting your job and going all in? In this episode, we explore how to maintain your job while starting a franchise business. We then discuss 3 archetypes of people, and which franchise models are best for each.  #FranchiseBusiness #Entrepreneurship #QuitYourJob #FranchiseOwnership #PassiveIncome #SemiAbsenteeBusiness #FranchiseSuccess ===...

In this episode of the Perfect Match Franchise Podcast , we continue our Insights from Franchisors series, to give you a behind the scenes view from successful franchise systems. Whether you’re exploring franchise opportunities or just starting your journey into the industry, this episode offers valuable perspectives and actionable advice. 🎙 Special Guest: John Dobelbower, Vice President of Franch...

📌 Why Listen? This episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone curious about franchising, especially those eyeing the food and beverage industry. Ben’s story is an inspiring blueprint for transitioning into entrepreneurship and thriving in the world of franchising. 🌟 Don’t miss this engaging conversation with a seasoned franchisee who has walked the path and shares the realities of own...

Buying a franchise is a major decision, and choosing the wrong brand can lead to costly mistakes. Here are three critical red flags to watch for to avoid choosing a less-than-ideal brand. 1. Sales-Driven Development Process – Good franchises award territories, while weaker brands focus on quick sales. Learn how to spot the difference. 2. Missing Average Revenue and Profit in the FDD – Understand w...

On this episode of the PerfectMatch Franchise Podcast, we have on special guest Scott Satell!  Scott is a local owner of a quickly growing, niche fitness franchise concept called The Exercise Coach, and is also a Franchise Consultant.  His career journey started as an attorney, has included living in Europe for 5 years as he worked as a senior executive of an international playground equipment man...

Welcome to another episode of the Perfect Match Franchise Podcast! Join Dylan and Steve as they delve into the concept of "the overlap," exploring the scenario where individuals aspire to venture into entrepreneurship without immediately leaving their current job. Navigating the fears and challenges of transitioning from a corporate nine-to-five job to entrepreneurship, the hosts discuss...

One of the most common phrases we hear from clients is, 'I'm looking to buy an established, profitable business with a long track record. And preferably a business where the owner is only selling because they're looking to retire'. Unfortunately, those types of businesses don't usually hit the market or at least not at reasonable price.  But that's not necessarily the...

If you're considering buying a franchise, it's important to know how to set yourself up for success. One way to do this is by starting with the end in mind; projecting yourself over the 'lifetime' of you as a franchisee. This doesn't mean you'll have this brand for life, but rather, the life of your ownership in the business. Depending on what you want to get out of t...

If you're looking into franchising, I'm sure fees and costs are one of the more important aspects you're looking at. However, it's important to not look at fees as a negative expense. Fees are what keep the brand growing and able to provide more support that aids in your success. For instance, let's say Brand A has a 6% royalty and 2% brand fund, and Brand B has a 7% royal...

In this episode, we dive deep into the crucial decision-making process of selecting the perfect industry for your franchising journey. Join us as we explore the key factors and strategic considerations that can help you make an informed choice, whether you're a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned business owner looking to expand through franchising. From analyzing market trends and personal pa...

We are happy to have on Mike McCann the Real Estate Man! Mike is the founder of The Mike McCann Team which is a powerhouse in the Philadelphia and Jersey shore real estate community. He started his career as a Realtor in the 80s and since then has build one of the biggest realtor teams in the country, and has sold billions of real estate in his career.  In this episode Mike tells his story about h...

In this episode we explain how we differentiate our junk removal service here at Junk U.  In the junk removal industry, on the service it may seem like every company is pretty much the same. While there is only so much that can be unique about the actual loading of the items, we separate ourselves from other junk removal companies in our professionalism both  on site at the customer's home an...

On today’s episode we have Annie Kilbride, founder and owner of Life Simplified professional organizing. Annie specializes in move management. Move management is a service for individuals who are moving and need help boxing and inventorying/organizing their items, as well as supplemental services surrounding the move such as changing addresses, setting up utilities, and unpacking at the new locati...

As a kid, everyone tells you to make sure to love what you do for work. And for many professions, it makes sense why someone would love to do their work; doctors get fulfillment from helping people, construction workers get to see their beautiful end project, etc.  But how could someone love the junk removal industry? You’re just throwing things away right? It turns out Dylan and Steve actually do...

On today’s episode we have on special guest Annie Amoon Richard, who is a professional organizer and owner and founder of the professional organizing company Unstufficated. Annie has a decorated career in professional organizing with a specialization in Hoarder Disorders. She has a number of awards, designations, and has even been featured on multiple episodes of A&E’s feature TV show, “Hoarde...

Whether it's a smaller project like clearing out a storage closet in your home, or a larger one like clearing out the full contents of an estate, you'll have to ask yourself 'what should we do with this stuff'.  Typically there are 3 main options to get rid of these items; you can sell them, donate them, or junk them. While this sounds simple, there are some other variables to...

Dylan and I have a business podcast we do, with multiple segments. One segment is our Save the Settlement series which is focused around the real estate transaction. Each episode has a topic which can influence the smoothness of the real estate process as a whole.  In this episode, we talk about how unwanted items can cause issues at settlement, and how realtors can take preventative actions befor...