What's Your Deal? | Business Buying, Business Acquisitions, Investing & Exit Strategies

In this first episode of a 3-part series, Matt dives into the unexpected but powerful parallels between preparing for combat sports and preparing for business. His guest, John Potenza, is a 10-time Martial Arts Hall of Fame inductee with 45 years of experience, multiple world titles, and a long history of coaching elite fighters. But beyond his physical credentials, John brings something every ent...

In this episode, Matt sits down with Chris Peruch—a former W2 professional turned successful business owner. Chris and his wife juggled multiple entrepreneurial ventures while working full-time jobs before making the leap into full-time business ownership. Chris opens up about the pivotal moments that led them to buy a home remodeling business, how they secured financing, why they walked away from...

In this episode Matt sits down with longtime friend and former corporate retail manager Kevin Ray, who spent 28 years climbing the ladder in big-box retail—only to walk away and buy his freedom through small business ownership. Kevin shares his inspiring story of how he left behind 60-hour weeks, toxic leadership, and mounting anxiety to purchase two thriving businesses. You'll hear how Kevin tran...

In this episode of What's Your Deal? , Matt sits down with Lindsay Denton, a seasoned transaction director, to break down the basics of successfully financing a business acquisition. Lindsay dives into the details of navigating SBA loans, choosing the right lender, and preparing your financial landscape to secure funding. She also shares real-life examples of unexpected financing roadblocks — and...

Episode Summary  In this episode of " What's Your Deal?" , Matt sits down with Luke McCarthy , a real estate investor turned business owner, to discuss his journey from flipping over 1,000 homes to acquiring local businesses. Luke shares valuable insights on transitioning from real estate to small business ownership, the power of recurring revenue, and the importance of community-driven business g...

Episode Summary In this episode, Matt sits down with former client and business owner Keith Sklarsky to explore his journey from corporate sales to successful business ownership. After leaving a demanding career in sales management, Keith found his path in business acquisition, purchasing multiple businesses and leaving Corporate America behind. Keith shares how he navigated the transition into en...

Episode Summary In this episode of What's Your Deal? , Host Matt Uhler sits down with his business partner, Sarah Rainwater , to discuss the vision behind the podcast and Amped Success — an education platform designed to help aspiring business buyers , investors , and entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of business acquisition , management , and exit strategies . In a fun twist, Sarah flips th...