Ronald P. Skelton
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
Welcome to How2Exit, the premier podcast for entrepreneurs, advisors, and everyone in between who wants to dive deep into the world of buying, growing, and selling small businesses valued below $20 million. Our mission is to equip you with the insights and strategies you need to succeed in the small business M&A space. Join us as we talk to the best in the industry and explore the full process of buying, growing, and selling businesses. You'll gain invaluable knowledge from interviews with successful entrepreneurs who have navigated the M&A journey and experts who offer their wisdom on sourcin...
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Ronald P. Skelton
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Aug 1, 2025
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Episodes
E191: Kevin Bibelhausen's Journey in Acquiring a Textile Company and Empowering Entrepreneurs 28.02.2024 50:47
Today's Primary Sponsor is Snowball - www. Snowballclub.com - A private community of entrepreneurial investors helping each other. About the Guest(s): Kevin Bibelhausen is an experienced entrepreneur and acquisition specialist. With a background in healthcare and technology, Kevin spent several years working in the corporate world before pursuing his passion for buying and owning businesses. He su...
E189: Austin King of Steel River Explores Long-Term Hold Strategy in Industrial Services Space 21.02.2024 1:01:34
"Today's Primary Sponsor is Snowball - www. Snowballclub.com - A private community of entrepreneurial investors helping each other." About the Guest(s): Austin King is the co-founder of Steel River, a permanent holding company focused on acquiring and growing businesses within the industrial services sector, especially those supporting critical infrastructure such as the overhead crane space. With...
E188: Valsoft's Investment Partner Costa Tagalakis, Discusses Their Successful Acquisition Strategy 16.02.2024 58:45
"Today's Primary Sponsor is Snowball - www. Snowballclub.com - A private community of entrepreneurial investors helping each other." About the Guest(s): Costa Tagalakis is an investment partner at Valsoft Corporation, a Canadian company specializing in the acquisition and operation of vertical market software businesses. With a family background in entrepreneurship and a degree in finance, Costa b...
E187: Clint Fiore Discusses the Challenges and Strategies of Buying Businesses 14.02.2024 1:01:51
"Today's Primary Sponsor is Snowball - www. Snowballclub.com - A private community of entrepreneurial investors helping each other." About the Guest(s): Clint Fiore is a seasoned entrepreneur with broad experience in the small to medium-business acquisitions and mergers sector. As a family business scion, Clint grew up involved in his family's nursery business in North Texas. His entrepreneurial j...
E186: Matt Raad: Flipping Websites and Building Passive Online Businesses 09.02.2024 57:45
About the Guest(s): Matt Raad is a specialist in buying and selling websites and has extensive experience in the online business space. He is the co-founder of the Digital Investors Program and has helped numerous individuals transition from corporate careers to running successful web-based businesses. Matt has a passion for passive income and has built a portfolio of cashflow websites that genera...
E185: Mid-market M&A Advisory Services in a Changing Economic Landscape with Steve Conwell 07.02.2024 54:13
About the Guest(s): Steve Conwell is a co-founder of Final Ascent, a mid-market M&A advisory firm specializing in exit planning and succession strategies. With a background in audit and entrepreneurship, Steve brings a wealth of experience to his role as an advisor and coach for businesses preparing for sale. He has a deep understanding of the M&A market and helps clients navigate the comp...
E184: Chandler Reed On His Journey as an Entrepreneur and the Success of His Green Energy Business 02.02.2024 54:49
About the Guest(s): Chandler Reed is a finance and real estate professional based in Tampa, Florida. He acquired his first business through the ETA (Entrepreneur Through Acquisition) method and is currently the co-owner of Get Green NOI. With a background in multifamily real estate and finance, Chandler brings his expertise to the company, which specializes in commercial lighting retrofit projects...
E183: Chad Ettmueller and Monty Walker Discusses Structured Installment Sales and Annuity Products 31.01.2024 1:06:30
About the Guest(s): Chad Ettmueller: Chad is with JCR Settlements, a settlement planning firm based in Scottsdale, Arizona. They specialize in structured installment sales and offer annuity products to help individuals design a future payment schedule that meets their unique needs. Monty Walker: Monty is a CPA with a formal background in accounting. He practices nationally and primarily supports t...
E182: Pete Seligman: Navigating the World of Search Funds and ETA 26.01.2024 58:18
About the Guest(s): Pete Seligman is a search fund investor and entrepreneur based in Australia. With a background in engineering, finance, and project management, Pete brings a diverse skill set to his work. In 2013, he followed his passion for business ownership and acquired a small mining services business, which he successfully grew and expanded over the past decade. Currently, Pete is activel...
E181: Robb Green on Wealth Creation, Business Acquisition, and E-Commerce Growth Strategies 24.01.2024 56:21
About the Guest(s): Robb Green is an experienced entrepreneur and e-commerce expert. He has built and sold multiple brands in the e-commerce space, specializing in private-label brands. With over eight years of experience in the industry, Robb has a deep understanding of the Amazon marketplace and has successfully navigated the challenges of building and scaling e-commerce businesses. You can conn...
E180: Mark McRae: From Casino Boss to Deal Maker: Lessons in Business and Acquisitions 19.01.2024 56:29
About the Guest(s): Mark McRae is a seasoned entrepreneur and advisor with over 30 years of experience in the business world. Originally from Scotland, Mark started his entrepreneurial journey at a young age by selling items in the market. He later ventured into the casino industry, where he gained extensive knowledge and experience in running and owning casinos. Mark's expertise also extends to d...
E179: SCORE: Free Mentoring and Resources for Small Business Owners with Betsy Dougert 17.01.2024 55:05
About the Guest(s): Betsy Dougert is the Vice President of External Relations for SCORE, a nonprofit organization that provides free mentoring and low-cost education to entrepreneurs. With over 10,000 volunteers across the country, SCORE offers guidance and support to anyone looking to start, grow, or sell a business. Betsy is responsible for public relations, social media, alliance partnerships,...
E178: Building and Monetizing Websites: Insights from a Website Flipper, Marc Andre 12.01.2024 53:40
About the Guest(s): Marc Andre is a seasoned entrepreneur and online business expert who entered the world of website creation and monetization back in 2007. With a background as an auditor for a finance company, he shifted his focus to developing websites and creating digital products that cater to various industries, including web and graphic design, photography, and personal finance. Marc boast...
E177: Serial Founder Max Koutny Shares His Entrepreneurial Journey and Acquisition Criteria 10.01.2024 53:15
About The Guest(s): Max Koutny is a serial entrepreneur and founder of multiple companies. He has experience in various industries, including architecture, specialty products, health and wellness, and organic skincare. Max is currently searching for new acquisition opportunities in the health and wellness, personal care and beauty, food and beverage, specialty chemicals, and alternative energy sec...
E176: Guest Host Marty Fahncke Asked Ronald to Share His Top Insights On Buying & Selling Businesses 08.01.2024 56:06
About The Guest(s): Ronald Skelton is the host of the How2Exit Podcast, where he interviews business owners, industry leaders, authors, mentors, and other influencers in the mergers and acquisitions space. With over 200 interviews under his belt, Ronald has gained valuable insights into the world of small to medium-business acquisitions. Summary: In this episode of the How2Exit Podcast, guest host...
E175: Financial Advisor Tyson Ray Discusses the Importance of Exit Planning for Business Owners 05.01.2024 51:43
About The Guest(s): Tyson Ray is a founding partner of Form Wealth, a financial advisory firm that specializes in exit planning for small to medium-sized businesses. He has extensive experience in helping business owners navigate the complexities of selling their businesses and planning for retirement. Summary: In this episode, Ronald Skelton interviews Tyson Ray, a financial advisor and exit plan...
E174: Acquisition Entrepreneur Michael Frew on Buying and Growing SaaS Companies 03.01.2024 49:42
About The Guest(s): Michael Frew is an acquisition entrepreneur with a background in engineering. He has been acquiring and running online businesses for the past eight to nine years, specializing in SaaS software. Michael enjoys working with other engineers and focuses on cloud infrastructure, engineering tools, and engineering services. Summary: Michael Frew shares his journey from being an engi...
E173: The Art of Business: Expressing Yourself and Building Success with Danya Shakfeh 29.12.2023 45:40
"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com" Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3mC8Qk37pGo About The Guest(s): Danya Shakfeh is a business attorney and the founder of Motiva Business Law. With a passion for helping business owner...
E172: Jerome Myers Discusses the Founder's Exit Paradox and Planning for Business Exits 27.12.2023 47:59
"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com" Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/cemb1gD2BVk About The Guest(s): Jerome Myers is an expert in helping business owners navigate the process of exiting their businesses. He has a backgr...
E171: Navigating Small-Medium Business M&A with Eric Pacifici: Tips and Common Deal Killers 22.12.2023 1:01:10
"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com" Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/NJJkSKNzHTI About The Guest(s): Eric Pacifici is a founding member of SMB Law Group and an active member of the small and medium business community. H...
E170: Financial Modeling and Analysis in Mergers and Acquisitions with Paul Barnhurst 20.12.2023 53:19
"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com" Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/UpeJnUCHiHs About The Guest(s): Paul Barnhurst is a financial advisor and FP&A expert. He is the host of the Financial Moderators Corner podcast a...
E169: Bakari Akil: Mastering the Art of Deal Sourcing and Structuring in Mergers and Acquisitions 15.12.2023 52:23
"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com" Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/TT5eLntYExk About The Guest(s): Bakari Akil is the founder of Graves Hall Capital and an expert in mergers and acquisitions. He has bought several com...
E168: PE Firm Blackbook Investments: Acquiring and Growing Profitable Websites with Mohit Tater 13.12.2023 46:49
"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com" Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/0v-5bEjrPsI About The Guest(s): Mohit Tater is the founder of Blackbook Investments, a boutique private equity firm that specializes in acquiring and...
E165: Bryan Dunn on the Challenges of Buying and Running an E-commerce Business 09.12.2023 57:17
"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com" Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/LerW0_V-I5k About The Guest(s): Bryan Dunn is the owner of EVRIM LLC and the Vice President of General Digital, a privately held company in the defens...
E167: Peterson Acquisitions: A Unique Approach to Buying and Selling Businesses with Devin Craig 08.12.2023 56:34
"This episode was brought to you by Reconciled.com. Helping M&A Entrepreneurs just like you with Bookkeeping, CFO & Controller Services, Outsourced Enterprise Accounting and Tax Services. Reconciled.com" Watch it on Youtube: https://youtu.be/JoOpLUfbBO4 About The Guest(s): Devin Craig is an acquisition entrepreneur and broker with Peterson Acquisitions. He has a background in corporate Ame...
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