Seth Rudin | Business Broker | Dealmaker

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin interviews Peter A Snell, CEO of PetroVybe. They unpack what it really takes to build and scale a 9-figure enterprise in the high-stakes oil and gas industry, how biblical stewardship shapes modern dealmaking, and an insider's honest critique of the hit TV show "Landman". Plus, they discuss the massive surge in natural gas dema...

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with Peter Rowan, Executive Director of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center at Seattle University. They break down the real unfair advantage for early-stage founders: actionable mentorship, long-term ecosystem support, and developing the grit needed to withstand the true startup struggle. Core Categories: entrepreneurship,...

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with renowned baseball coach, scout, and entrepreneur Nate Trosky. While Nate has coached MLB superstars like Freddie Freeman, Steven Kwan, and J.P. Crawford, his principles extend far beyond the field. This episode is a masterclass in achieving excellence in all areas of life. Nate breaks down the 6 components of self-mastery, why...

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin hosts a masterclass on business and leadership with logistics mogul Steve Harmon, CEO of Spartan Logistics. Steve walks through his evolution from an Arthur Andersen CPA to scaling a $50M+ enterprise across 22 locations and 400+ employees. He reveals how he converted short-term logistics cash flow into long-term real estate wealth, his core...

Most business owners want a team that takes initiative, but end up trapped in constant micro-decision-making. In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with leadership strategist Erik Berglund to talk about creating autonomous leadership within growing organizations. They discuss how to give teams the authority and clarity to solve complex problems on their own, how to mov...

Welcome back to Entrepreneurship Unlocked. In this episode, host Seth Rudin sits down with multi-business owner, keynote speaker, and author Mike DeJong to tackle the ultimate question: why do some business owners build companies worth millions while others simply buy themselves a job? Mike shares his raw journey from reluctantly entering entrepreneurship, coming within sixty days of bankruptcy, t...

What happens when a small company experiences sudden, explosive growth overnight? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with Mo, a Certified Business Performance Advisor at Insperity. Mo shares the incredible real-world story of a Seattle startup that scaled from 11 to 450 employees almost overnight—and how leveraging a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) made tha...

Stop trying to fix your operational mess under the pressure of a looming sale; you need to turn your business into a high-yielding, clean cash machine long before approaching the market. In this strategic deep-dive, host Seth Rudin sits down with Camille Nisich, a premier corporate growth advisor and corporate coach who spent nearly two decades managing high-level performance data at Dell. Togethe...

Negotiating an Asset Purchase Agreement or a Stock Purchase Agreement always comes down to a proper allocation of risk. But what does it actually take to bulletproof your business deal before closing? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, host Seth Rudin is joined by Chris Ferrell, a corporate M&A and securities attorney at Dickinson Wright in Seattle, Washington. Together, they strip...

Welcome to another episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked with Seth Rudin. In this podcast episode, we dive deep into the world of business acquisitions and financial management with our guest, Paul Long, a top SBA lending expert from the Pacific Northwest. When business owners try to sell their company, they usually only look at how much money they made on paper. But smart buyers and bank lenders l...

Are traditional search engine ranking models completely letting you down? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, host Seth Rudin sits down with Anita Moorthy, CMO and Co-Founder of Rock Salt AI, to discuss How AI is Rewriting the Rules of Marketing. Anita leverages her 25 years of global marketing experience to unpack the massive structural shifts rewriting the rulebook on brand visibility,...

How do the world’s most successful real estate investors completely offset their income tax bills while rapidly multiplying their cash flow? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked , host and M&A advisor Seth Rudin sits down with Cost Segregation Specialist Jonathan Frizzell to break down the mechanics of engineering-based cost segregation. Jonathan brings over two decades of fixed-asset...

What does it actually take to transition from a business owner to a successful exit? In this episode, host Christina Kwong is joined by Senior Business Broker and M&A Advisor Seth Rudin to demystify the complex world of mergers and acquisitions. Christina opens up about her personal leap of faith, leaving a 12-year corporate trajectory in big tech (including stints at Amazon, Microsoft, and Ti...

Today on Entrepreneurship Unlocked, host Seth Rudin dives into the world of creative business financing with Paul Cook and Billy Hunley. We explore the "Rollover for Business Startups" (ROBS) program, a strategic way for entrepreneurs to fund their dreams using their own retirement savings as a partner in the deal. We discuss the transition from being an employee to an owner, specifically highligh...

What does it take to build an empire when you are supposed to be retired? Today on Entrepreneurship Unlocked, host Seth Rudin is joined by Gordon Lacey, the founder of Winners Sportswear, to discuss his journey from a small-town farm in Alberta to becoming a major player in the Pacific Northwest sportswear industry. #Entrepreneurship #BusinessStrategy #SmallBusiness #FounderStories #MandA #Busines...

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin interviews Bryan Elliott, the owner of Stuart Range Consulting and a former 7-Eleven business consultant, to uncover how convenience store owners can significantly increase their profitability. Bryan shares how his twelve years of military experience and background in international scale operations translate into building successful retail t...

How do you go from a conservative CPA career to owning the #1 hockey retail store in Washington—without ever having laced up a pair of skates? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked , host Seth Rudin is joined by Rick Bauman to pull back the curtain on a 35-year journey in the franchise world. Rick didn't just survive in retail; he dominated the "Play It Again Sports" system by...

What happens when a single regulatory shift unlocks millions of dollars in previously "lost" tax revenue for an entire industry? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked , we dive deep into the seismic shifts hitting the cannabis landscape. Hosts Kelsey Ellis and Diego De La Torre from Opsahl Dawson join the conversation to break down the massive implications of the recent executive...

In this episode, Seth Rudin , Senior M&A Broker at IBA, sits down with Billy Huntley , Commercial Relationship Manager at Washington Trust Bank, to pull back the curtain on the complexities of buying and selling businesses within the high-stakes aerospace and defense sectors. Drawing from their successful track record of closing deals together—including suppliers for military operations and Bo...

Most strategic plans fail not because they are bad ideas, but because of poor execution. In this exclusive interview with OneAccord, M&A expert and serial entrepreneur Seth Rudin breaks down the high-performance framework for bridging the gap between a visionary "Strategic Plan" and daily operational "Execution." Whether you are preparing a business for sale or scaling a mid-market company, Se...

Manufacturing is the backbone of the economy, but scaling a plant requires more than just hard work—it requires strategic capital. In this episode, we dive deep into the Capital Accelerator Program of CAMPS (Center for Advanced Manufacturing Puget Sound), a program designed to help manufacturing leaders bridge the gap between operational excellence and financial acceleration. We explore how manufa...

Is buying a business the ultimate wealth-builder or a one-way ticket to a financial disaster? In this episode, we sit down with M&A experts Seth Rudin and Paul Long to peel back the curtain on the deals that never made it to the finish line—and some that did, only to become nightmares. From Chinese tariffs crushing margins overnight to police arriving at a contract signing to arrest an employe...

Success in M&A isn't just about finding the right target—it is about finding the right banker. In this episode, Billy Huntley of Washington Trust Bank explains what business owners need to know about banking solutions when acquiring a company. We explore how to structure your debt, what lenders look for in a buyer, and the common mistakes that kill deals during the financing stage. If you...

Operating a successful C-store is about more than just selling fuel—it is about mastering the retail ecosystem. In this episode, we sit down with Bryan Elliott of Stuart Range Consulting to discuss the nuances of optimizing gas stations for maximum cash flow. We explore inventory selection, layout efficiency, and the common pitfalls that keep owners from hitting their true profit potential. If you...

How can a manufacturer bridge the gap between heavy equipment needs and daily operating cash? For manufacturers, capital is often locked away in machinery and raw materials, creating a constant tension between long-term investment and short-term liquidity. The introduction of the SBA’s MARC (Manufacturers’ Access to Revolving Credit) program has changed the game, offering a specialized vehicle des...