Top M&A Entrepreneurs

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary How do Family Offices make strategic acquisitions that stand out in the competitive world of M&A?  Fasten your seatbelts because we’re about to dive deep into the journey of James Carey. Imagine starting your career in mortgage banking, only to find yourself working alongside the legendary Wayne Huizenga at his family office. From ther...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary Ever wonder what its like to sell Businesses in Dubai?  How is it different than the US?  I aim to find out.   Tahir Kashif shares his journey into the M&A business, the founding of his business brokerage, and the characteristics of selling Businesses in Dubai.   He also discusses the differences and similarities between the business m...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary Do you want to start an investment company to buy businesses and tell the seller you are going to preserve their culture and values?       Success isn't always a straight line. Meet Sunny Vanderbeck. He built a thriving tech business, took it public, and was ready to sell and make millions. But when the first buyer backs out at the la...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary Have you ever felt stuck in your business, like you're just treading water? Maybe you’ve hit a plateau or the competition feels insurmountable. Today, we’re diving into a bold strategy: buying a bigger competitor. Yes, you heard that right! Acquiring a larger rival can be a game-changer. In this interview with Greg Moran, we’ll explor...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary Imagine knowing it would take six years to buy a business. Six years of negotiations, setbacks, learning, and persistence. Would you have the guts to start? It’s a test of endurance that asks more of you at every turn. Can you stay committed when the process drags on? Can you keep your investors engaged and maintain the confidence of your...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary Ever thought about being an M&A Advisor? Watch this video about Denis Mezheritkiy's journey to learn if the gig is right for you. When Denis Mezheritskiy inherited his parents' trucking company, he saw an opportunity to merge it with his wholesale distribution business, creating a more robust operation. Facing challenges like...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary  Running a startup during a global pandemic can feel like navigating through a storm. This is the story of Joe Davey, the entrepreneur behind the tech startup Banzai. Starting with venture capital backing, Joe’s venture began to gain momentum, but the arrival of COVID-19 put everything at risk. Faced with the potential collapse of his comp...

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🚀 Get My Free Book! 📖 How to Buy Your First Million Dollar Business Summary Jordan Evans, an accidental M&A Roll-Up entrepreneur, shares his journey of acquiring his family's language service business and turning it into a successful roll-up strategy. He discusses the importance of earning and learning while working for someone else, the value of self-teaching and optimizing for roles t...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary Duke Heninger's journey from CFO to acquisition entrepreneur is a tale of resilience, adaptation, and learning. Taking on a failing restoration company, Duke faced the steep challenges of an industry built on trust and relationships, grappling with cash flow issues and operational hurdles.  An unexpected large job opportunity provided...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary Ross Turner shares his journey from digital marketing to raising $235 Million for acquiring e-commerce companies. He started in direct response and grew a successful survivalist company before transitioning to direct response e-commerce.  Ross emphasizes the importance of copywriting and driving traffic to generate revenue. He also discuss...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →     Summary Kevin Ramsier, CEO of Sier Capital Partners and Rival Capital, shares his journey in the M&A industry. He discusses his background and the motivation behind starting his own business. Ramsier reflects on the importance of aligning personal values with business decisions. He shares his experience of buying and selling companies, inclu...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →     Summary William Fry, CEO of Mainshares and founder of Beacon Business Brokerage, discusses how Mainshares helps SMB buyers close the gap in equity funding. Mainshares provides a network of credit investors interested in owning a piece of SMBs, allowing searchers to find additional equity infusion to complete acquisitions. Mainshares assists in s...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary In this conversation, Michael Byars shares his journey as a serial entrepreneur and his experience in acquiring and managing multiple companies. He started his entrepreneurial journey with a tech company and later transitioned to the restaurant business. After selling his restaurant, he ventured into real estate and began acquiring compani...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary Renan Cortez, known as the unicorn guy, shares his journey of buying an $8 million Restore Pro Franchise  business with 100% seller financing and his subsequent launch of Syndicate Venture Group. He discusses the importance of building relationships with sellers, using a virtual assistant to find off-market deals, and evaluating financing...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →     Summary John Akhoian, the founder of Rooter Hero Plumbing, shares his journey of starting and growing his plumbing and HVAC company through acquisitions and rapid expansion. He discusses the strategy behind acquiring other companies, the importance of targeting specific demographics, and the challenges of managing multiple locations. John also h...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary In this conversation, Sharon Heaton, an M&A advisor, discusses various aspects of selling a business. She emphasizes the importance of building a transferable company and transitioning from an owner-dependent to a management-driven company. Sharon also explains the factors that affect the valuation of a business, including EBITDA and c...

Summary In this conversation, Jon Lowrance shares his journey of acquiring companies. He discusses his background in entrepreneurship and the decision to sell his grading and excavating business. Jon emphasizes the importance of taking action and not being afraid to make mistakes. He also highlights the conflict between traditional education and the skills needed for entrepreneurship. Jon shares t...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →     Adam Coffey's book, "Empire Builder: The Road to a Billion," serves as a comprehensive guide for businesses aspiring to scale from zero to a billion dollars in revenue, particularly focusing on the use of Private Equity. Key elements of the book include: 1. **30-20-10 Rule for Business Growth**: This rule is a central concept for...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   In a recent interview with Heather Endresen, a seasoned SBA Lender, a range of pertinent topics were discussed. 1. M&A Strategies: Discussing the importance of patience and strategy when merging and acquiring businesses, and methods to identify the right business to purchase. 2. SBA Regulations 2023: An overview of the new regulations introduc...

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  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Investors for Your Acquisition: How FruitionCap Helps Self-Funded Searchers Buy a Business.     In this interview we talk with Jason Ehrlich, principle at FruitionCap.   Jason talks about a new fund to help Self-Funded Searchers buy a business.   This new fund turns the search fund model upside down.   The self funded searcher, the buyer,  keeps t...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary How to Invest in Online Businesses with Webstreet / EmpireFlippers.   Jon talks with Justin Cooke,  Co-Founder Empire Flippers & WebStreet about Webstreet.    Justin explains how WebStreet empowers investors to diversify their investments into passive and cash flowing portfolios of online content sites, Amazon storefronts and micro SAA...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary In this video, we have John Martinka, a seasoned M&A advisor with 20 years of experience and the author of 5 books on business buying. John has a no nonsense approach that comes from helping over 100 clients grow through acquisitions.   John is here to shed light on the 7 most common mistakes (that almost every) first time business buy...

  Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment →   Summary What are the characteristics of an irresistible acquisition?   Learn the essential strategies on how to sell your business for millions from Randy Woods, who not only sold his company, Nonlinear Creations, to Valtech but also currently spearheads acquisitions for his acquirer.    Discover the key characteristics that make your business an...