Acquiring Minds
Buying a business is an amazing path for many successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to buy a business from the entrepreneurs who have already done it. 2x per week: stories, insights, & valuable advice about acquisition ent...
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- Jeff Homer2 eps
- Jeff Flannery1 ep
- Nicolás Lulli1 ep
Also: Greg Hirsch, Joe Wynn, Ana Lia Barragan, Jenna Whigham, Joseph Cruz, Robin Kovitz, Jack Foster, Jake McLaughlin, Corey Mullins, Dan Burnside, Andrew Blazenko, Brendan Duebner, Greg Shapiro, Zach Cooper-Vastola, Joe Wechsler, Justus Luttig, David Graf
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- 🇺🇸United States · EntrepreneurshipHOME#7528K to 150K
- 🇲🇽Mexico · Entrepreneurship#188.8K to 47K
- 🇳🇱Netherlands · Entrepreneurship#117.4K to 39K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Entrepreneurship#562.2K to 12K
- 🇮🇳India · Entrepreneurship#671.8K to 9.3K
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52K to 275K🎙 Daily cadence·490 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
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174K to 918K🇺🇸55%🇲🇽17%🇳🇱14%+6 more - Active Followers
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| 10/19/26 |  Take Over the Business Before You Buy It | Elias Youssef stepped into an unprofitable plumbing company as its GM, grew it 6x, then got an SBA loan to buy it.Register for the webinar: Structuring LOIs: Competitive Enough to Win, Bankable Enough to Close - Thu, Oct 22 - https://bit.ly/4B7XVHUTopics in Elias’s interview:Dropping out of community collegeStacking cash as an appliance salesmanEarly real estate joint venturesBreaking even on an assisted living acquisitionSeeking out HVAC mentorshipThe brutality of cold callingOperating before buyingMajority equity is majority workBuying is easy. Running it is the hard part.Getting out of operationsReferences and how to contact Elias:LinkedIn Frost and FlowElias’s announcement of Kyle’s acquisitionWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: [email protected] with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 20m 15s | ||||||
| 10/15/26 |  Buying a 1-Product Business, Building It to a Big Exit | Jay Boren bought a tiny grease tool business run out of a living room, then grew it into a brand with 250 products.Register for the webinar:The Small Things That Sink First-Year Owners - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/3VAOWiqTopics in Jay’s interview:Choosing Vermont over Silicon ValleySolving geography through ETADiscovering LockNLube through TuckTurning a grease coupler into opportunityNavigating a hostile South African supplierBuying LockNLube as an internStructuring a heavily seller-financed acquisitionExpanding from one SKU to 250Scaling through digital advertising and AmazonExiting LockNLube and staying through integrationReferences and how to contact Jay:LinkedInLockNLubeJarrett Burke on Acquiring Minds: When a Restaurant Is a Great Business to BuyContact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: [email protected] a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Connect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 2h 07m 08s | ||||||
| 10/12/26 |  Side Hustle Acquisition to $5m in Revenue | Brendan Guerin was 21 when he and 3 friends bought a dog daycare on the side. Today: 6 Midwest locations.Register for the webinars: Debt Financing Your Deal (SBA & Independent Sponsor) - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4rRpQaYThe Small Things That Sink First-Year Owners - Thu, Oct 15 - https://bit.ly/4idBtVxTopics in Brendan’s interview:He bought his first doggy daycare at 21The first acquisition was a deliberate starter dealFour partners split ownership and responsibilities.The $1.1M deal included real estateEBITDA margins approached 50% before rentBuying real estate protects long-term business controlMidwest real estate makes their model workCovid unexpectedly supercharged dog daycare demandBrendan eventually left finance to operate full-timeToday, Argos spans six Midwest locationsReferences and how to contact Brendan:[email protected] complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 21m 50s | ||||||
| 10/8/26 |  The Roll-Up with No Investors & No Clock | Tyler Hoffman has bought 4 telecom companies with no outside equity, and works 15 hours a week to get to $50m.Topics in Tyler’s interview:Lessons from being fired repeatedlyFinding and acquiring Metro WirelessFilling experience gaps with charismaFinancing the $4.5 million acquisitionNavigating a difficult ownership transitionDiscovering hidden operational problems post-close Losing half of earnings — and survivingRebuilding Metro Wireless through operational improvements3 tuck-in acquisitionsBalancing business growth with personal autonomyReferences and how to contact Tyler:LinkedInHoffman CapitalMetro WirelessJeff Homer’s webinar: Architecture of an Entrepreneurial Roll-UpGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 42m 28s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 |  $33m Holdco: Teddy Bears to Insurance Claims | Colin King and his 50/50 partner have paid themselves little since 2018, reinvesting profits back into their businesses. Topics in Colin’s interview:Growing Circle City Capital’s business portfolioDon’t call them private equityWhy Colin stopped wanting operational rolesWhy critical mass matters for holdcosHe still earn less than operatorsHoldco strategy versus industry-specific rollupsThe fox versus hedgehog frameworkLearning through hands-on operating experienceWhy chasing money can make things harderCostly mistakes and failed acquisitionsReferences and how to contact Colin:[email protected] LinkedInColin King’s first appearance on Acquiring Minds: How to Build a $28m Holdco (in 6 Years)Circle City Capital GroupGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: [email protected] complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 02m 26s | ||||||
| 10/1/26 |  The $150k Hiding in the Business He Bought | Patrick Dunphy acquired a low-seven-figure interpreter agency, then halved its collection times in year one.Topics in Patrick’s interview:From Army aviation to business ownershipWhy Patrick chose ownership over corporate successThree years searching while working full-timeTurning red flags into acquisition opportunitiesWhy intrinsic value matters beyond financial returnsBuilding a scalable, contractor-driven service businessStructuring an SBA acquisition without seller financingCutting payment times in half through better invoicingPreserving trust through a quiet ownership transitionGrowing through new markets and government contractsReferences and how to contact Patrick:LinkedInJS LanguagesWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: [email protected] with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 30m 02s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  How to Buy a $2.1m Business Without the SBA | Jack Rauch left politics for a niche Florida business no bank would finance. He's doubled revenue twice since.Register for the webinar: Sizing an SBA Loan to the Cash Flow - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4hrFwgeTopics in Jack’s interview:From the White House to entrepreneurshipDiscovering an overlooked private provider nicheCustomers helped save the businessHow private inspections accelerate construction projectsExpanding beyond the seller's tiny territoryNavigating licensing requirements without industry experienceFinancing the deal without SBA backingRaising prices and finding unexpected growthDoubling revenue during each ownership yearJoining industry leadership to reduce regulatory riskReferences and how to contact Jack:LinkedInTew & TaylorThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 28m 26s | ||||||
| 9/24/26 |  Buying a $7.3m Golf Course with No Money Down | Kyle Holmes spent 8 years running Quail Ridge for its investor owners. Then they asked if he wanted to buy it.Register for the webinars:Protect the Business: How to Diligence Insurance Pre-Close - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4xvNj2ESizing an SBA Loan to the Cash Flow - Tue, Sep 29 - https://bit.ly/4y1Xr4aTopics in Kyle’s interview:Growing up in a golf family Running Quail Ridge before becoming an ownerBeing approached about buying the golf courseGolf’s boom, recession, and post-COVID resurgenceMichigan’s surprisingly strong golf marketRevenue from golf, dining, events, and driving rangeImproving Quail Ridge before buying the businessValuing land worth more than operationsNegotiating from $6.5 million to $7.3 millionFinancing with SBA, conventional, and seller debtReferences and how to contact Kyle:LinkedInQuail Ridge Golf ClubContact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: [email protected] a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Connect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 30m 04s | ||||||
| 9/21/26 |  Buying a $12.5m Contractor to Create 1,000 Jobs | Manolo Diaz Corrada came home to Puerto Rico to build for decades and keep the wealth from leaving the island.Register for the webinars: Working Capital: What Buyers Need to Know Before Closing - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4yJUdSXProtect the Business: How to Diligence Insurance Pre-Close - Thu, Sep 24 - https://bit.ly/4rlZei3Topics in Manolo’s interview:Building a career across engineering, business, and lawFighting Puerto Rico’s brain drainLaunching a self-funded search in a tiny marketWhy traditional search fund investor passed on Puerto RicoFinding an acquisition through family connectionsNavigating SBA financing challenges in Puerto RicoUsing reputation as a due diligence toolBetting on Puerto Rico’s infrastructure boomUsing backlog to underwrite acquisition riskStructuring a deal with seller financingReferences and how to contact Manolo:LinkedInBonneville GroupGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 30m 52s | ||||||
| 9/17/26 |  Losing a $1m SDE Business to Bankruptcy | Morli Desai bought an e-commerce brand with an SBA loan. Three years later: liquidation, Chapter 11, and gratitude.Register for the webinars:Equity Financing: From SBA Deals to Independent Sponsors - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4r81edBWorking Capital: What Buyers Need to Know Before Closing - Tue, Sep 22 - https://bit.ly/4gZWFxhTopics in Morli’s interview:Acquiring a skincare brandWhy she felt confident in the companyEarly red flags she minimizedAmazon shipping disasterRising cost per click8-12% customer retention rateUnique challenges of ecommerceNegotiating multiple loan deferralsStress of the personal guaranteeFiling subchapter V bankruptcyReferences and how to contact Morli:LinkedInMorli’s first Acquiring Minds episode: How to Buy a $4m E-com Business with an SBA LoanGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: [email protected] complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 11m 46s | ||||||
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| 9/14/26 |  $340k to $1.3m of Earnings in 14 Months | Rob Brooks bought a $1.9m Sarasota HVAC shop, then ignored the advice to wait 90 days before changing it.Register for the webinar: Equity Financing: From SBA Deals to Independent Sponsors - Thu, Sep 17 - https://bit.ly/3VqwuZuTopics in Rob’s interview:Choosing an industry where he had an edgeBuying smaller to reduce debt riskUnderstanding prepaid customer obligationsUsing ChatGPT to learn HVACMaking changes immediately after acquisitionInheriting a GM and long-tenured employeesDigitizing operations and increasing accountabilityTransforming a blame culture into a problem-solving cultureAdding weekly employee training sessionsPracticing radical honesty with customersReferences and how to contact Rob:LinkedInGary AirGrant HenselJack Carr on Acquiring Minds: Back from the Brink When Everybody Quits Day 1Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 31m 56s | ||||||
| 9/10/26 | business acquisitiontax strategy+4 | Adam Whelchel | Axis Accounting & TaxPioneer Capital Advisory+3 | — | business acquisitiontax strategy+6 | — | 1h 07m 22s | ||
| 9/7/26 | business acquisitiondistressed businesses+5 | Mike Bourgeois | Cardinal Heating & AirThe Acquisition Lab+3 | — | HVAC companybusiness acquisition+6 | — | 1h 23m 01s | ||
| 9/3/26 | business acquisitionauto repair+4 | Sujith Shankar | RivianBerkshire Hathaway+3 | — | business acquisitionauto shops+6 | — | 1h 45m 04s | ||
| 8/31/26 | SaaS acquisitionentrepreneurial roll-up+4 | Courtney DunnJonathan Dunn | AppleCerbo | — | SaaSacquisition+6 | Oberle Risk Strategies | 1h 43m 18s | ||
| 8/27/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+5 | Andrew SovaAlex Clark | Winsor FireformNovo Foundry+5 | — | signageacquisition+5 | — | 1h 58m 05s | ||
| 8/24/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+5 | Jeff Homer | EnsembleSystem Six+2 | — | business roll-upacquisitions+7 | — | 1h 18m 12s | ||
| 8/20/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | Neil Finneran | Mosquito JoePioneer Capital Advisory+1 | — | business acquisitionrevenue growth+5 | — | 1h 01m 52s | ||
| 8/17/26 | business acquisitionfranchise growth+3 | Jesse Sunquist | Mosquito JoeAcquisition Lab+2 | — | business acquisitionflexibility+3 | — | 59m 18s | ||
| 8/13/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | Greyson Boerner | Acquisition LabWorship Interiors Group+2 | — | church pewsbusiness acquisition+5 | — | 1h 09m 24s | ||
| 8/10/26 | post-acquisition liquiditychallenges for veterans+4 | Chibunna Chimezie | New Majority CapitalOberle Risk Strategies+2 | Nigeria | revenue freezeacquisition+6 | — | 1h 09m 04s | ||
| 8/6/26 |  Second-Time CEO Buys a $30m Title Company | Randy Rempp turned around a $17m insurance business as a rookie CEO, then used that track record to raise a search fund. Register for the webinar: The 3 Paths to Franchising for Acquisition Entrepreneurs - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4yGEhSeTopics in Randy’s interview:From insurance lawyer to business operatorLeading 300 employees at age 29Why ownership beats being the hired gunSwitching to a traditional search fundInvestors bet on operators, not deal findersRiver guides unlock industries and warm introductionsInside the $31 million acquisition structureWhy every CEO needs a strong CFOThe F-reorg that saved the dealRefinancing to return capital and fuel growthReferences and how to contact Randy:LinkedInMeridian Title CorporationYoung Presidents Organization (YPO) Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: [email protected] complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 22m 56s | ||||||
| 8/3/26 |  Acquiring Isn't Always a One-Way Door | Gabriel Cruz Avila bought a $1.4M remodeling business, weathered a divorce and burnout, then sold it two years later. Register for the webinar: The 3 Paths to Franchising for Acquisition Entrepreneurs - Thu, Aug 6 - https://bit.ly/4pY7VOXTopics in Gabriel’s interview:Lessons learned from his dad’s businessGetting bored in the oil and gas industryJoining ETA Circle in HoustonLeaning on his warehouse management experienceAcquiring a tile and marble companyFailing to dig deep into historical revenueUsing technology to eliminate 2 admin rolesNegative working capital in home remodelsGoing through a divorceBurnout led to selling the businessReferences and how to contact Gabriel:[email protected] Tile & MarbleETA CircleGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 36m 29s | ||||||
| 7/30/26 |  How 1 SBA Loan Brought Down 2 Businesses | Edgar Galindo and his partner bought 2 businesses with SBA loans. Now he's facing the consequences of shuttering both.Topics in Edgar’s interview:Construction background in his family business“Google-funded search”Wanted flexibility to start a familyAustin-only geographic search Found partner through SearchfunderFirst deal: Austin landscaping companyBuying a second business within 6 monthsMaking quick changes to the businessUndisclosed liabilities and customer-stealing employeesClosing both businesses and facing bankruptcyReferences and how to contact Edgar:LinkedInWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact [email protected] with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 34m 37s | ||||||
| 7/27/26 |  60% Concentration That Killed an Exit | Raj Mahajan bought a salon software business, tripled it to $11M ARR. Then his biggest customer launched a competitor.Register for the webinar:Tax Issues: Entity and Deal Structuring - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4frQstmTopics in Raj’s interview:Wanting to move “from coach to quarterback”Buying a niche point-of-sale software companyConverting to cloud-based SaaSGrowing recurring revenue from $4 to $11 millionEstablishing a headquarters for the remote companyA failed exit to private equityHis biggest customer stealing his softwareEmotional turmoil of Covid + lawsuitChoosing to protect his teamLessons learned from good and bad yearsReferences and how to contact Raj:LinkedInJaan CapitalLessons for New Operators - 2020The ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron | 1h 49m 51s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | acquisitionentrepreneurship+5 | Brian Jungles | AdobeCity Publications+1 | — | acquisitiondirect mail+6 | Oberle Risk Strategies | 1h 16m 04s | ||
| 7/16/26 | niche marketing agencybusiness acquisition+4 | Rob Belk | AxialSales Factory+2 | — | niche marketingbusiness acquisition+5 | — | 1h 22m 21s | ||
| 7/13/26 | ecommercebusiness acquisition+5 | Chris Farkas | Acquisition LabEmergencyKits.com+4 | — | ecommerce businesswebsite bug+6 | — | 1h 30m 12s | ||
| 7/9/26 | entrepreneurshipbusiness acquisition+5 | Gina Rosen | Seasons JewelryThe Acquisition Lab+2 | LinkedInYouTube | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+5 | — | 1h 27m 51s | ||
| 7/6/26 | M&Aprivate equity+5 | Paul Callahan | Metro Metal WorksPioneer Capital Advisory+2 | — | metal fabricatorentrepreneurship+7 | — | 1h 26m 41s | ||
| 7/2/26 | business acquisitionmusic schools+4 | Jeff Homer | Ensemble Performing ArtsAspen HR+2 | — | music school acquisitiongrowth equity+3 | — | 1h 23m 54s | ||
| 6/29/26 | manufacturingentrepreneurship+3 | Caleb Standafer | Springfield Tool & Die | — | manufacturingentrepreneurship+3 | Oberle Risk Strategies | 1h 36m 15s | ||
| 6/25/26 | EBITDA growthbusiness strategy+4 | Ned Tomasevic | Searchers FundSystem Six+2 | — | EBITDAbusiness growth+5 | — | 1h 23m 50s | ||
| 6/22/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | Dominick Smith | Printmoz.comViso Business Capital+5 | — | business acquisitionprivate equity+5 | — | 1h 25m 43s | ||
| 6/18/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | Tom McCormick | IBMQuality Cutting & Coring+3 | — | acquisitionentrepreneurship+7 | — | 1h 38m 10s | ||
| 6/11/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+3 | Alan Turkus | Interim Healthcare of Twin CitiesElliott Edge+3 | — | business acquisitionhealthcare franchise+3 | — | 1h 31m 05s | ||
| 6/8/26 | personal guarantee insuranceSBA buyers+4 | Brendan BurdetteRyan Conner | Oberle Risk StrategiesPioneer Capital Advisory+1 | — | personal guaranteeinsurance+5 | — | 1h 11m 07s | ||
| 6/4/26 | business acquisitionlong-term ownership+4 | Greg ShapiroZach Cooper-Vastola | HickoryAcquiring Minds+1 | — | compounderHVAC+7 | Inzo Technologies | 1h 25m 23s | ||
| 6/1/26 | SBA searcherprivate equity fund+4 | Joe Wechsler | Acquisition LabSystem Six+3 | — | SDEequity fund+5 | — | 1h 46m 09s | ||
| 5/28/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+5 | Justus Luttig | Oberle Risk StrategiesAspen HR+1 | South AfricaUS | acquisitiontrades businesses+6 | — | 1h 23m 05s | ||
| 5/25/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | David Graf | Pioneer Capital AdvisorySystem Six+4 | — | EBITDAlow multiple+5 | — | 1h 33m 33s | ||
| 5/21/26 | nail salon industrybusiness acquisition+4 | Truc Nguyen | The Acquisition Lab | — | nail salonsacquisition+5 | Oberle Risk Strategies | 1h 55m 48s | ||
| 5/18/26 | acquisition entrepreneurshipsmall business operations+4 | Gant ElmoreMatt Moldenhauer | Elmore CompaniesAcquiring Minds | — | 9-figure holdcoETA+5 | Aspen HR | 1h 49m 57s | ||
| 5/14/26 | business acquisitionleadership+4 | Zack Mutnik | inzotechnologies.comAcquiring Minds+3 | — | business acquisitionleadership+6 | Inzo Technologies | 1h 24m 52s | ||
| 5/11/26 | risk managementbusiness acquisition+5 | Alicia Powers | System SixPioneer Capital Advisory+1 | San Diego | acquisitiongeneral contractor+7 | — | 1h 17m 16s | ||
| 5/7/26 | business acquisitionlong-term business building+4 | Brendan Duebner | IT Total CarePioneer Capital Advisory+2 | — | business acquisitionMSP+5 | — | 1h 23m 53s | ||
| 5/4/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | Andrew Blazenko | ProSafeEterna Equity+2 | — | business brokeracquisitions+4 | Inzo Technologies | 1h 05m 55s | ||
| 4/30/26 | business acquisitionseller fraud+4 | Dan Burnside | The Acquisition Lab21 Months to Stability | — | HVAC businessseller fraud+5 | Oberle Risk Strategies | 1h 53m 21s | ||
| 4/27/26 | franchisingentrepreneurship+4 | Jeff Flannery | Hand and StoneAspen HR+3 | — | franchisingbusiness acquisition+5 | — | 1h 56m 07s | ||
| 4/23/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | Nicolás Lulli | Relay InvestmentsColca Capital+2 | — | EBITDAacquisitions+6 | Inzo Technologies | 1h 08m 11s | ||
| 4/20/26 | entrepreneurshipbusiness acquisition+4 | Greg Hirsch | Sysco FoodsHirsch Ventures | — | business acquisitionETA journey+5 | System SixN/A | 1h 31m 40s | ||
| 4/16/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | Joe Wynn | Surgical Specialties of GeorgiaAcquisition Lab+2 | — | business-buyer fitseller financing+3 | — | 1h 33m 57s | ||
| 4/13/26 | buying a businesswork-life balance+4 | Ana Lia Barragan | Beta AcceleratorPioneer Capital Advisory+1 | — | business acquisitionflexibility+4 | — | 1h 45m 47s | ||
| 4/9/26 | search fundbusiness acquisition+4 | Jenna Whigham | Abound Health | United States | search fundbusiness growth+5 | Oberle Risk Strategies | 1h 29m 38s | ||
| 4/6/26 | business ownershipfranchising+5 | Joseph Cruz | A&A Equipment and Supply Co.Aspen HR+1 | Chicago | entrepreneurshipdistribution business+5 | — | 1h 53m 08s | ||
| 4/2/26 | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+5 | Robin Kovitz | Acquisition LabPioneer Capital Advisory+2 | — | business acquisitioninvestment banking+5 | — | 1h 41m 12s | ||
| 3/30/26 | franchise acquisitionentrepreneurship+5 | Jack FosterJake McLaughlin | MeinekeGoldman Sachs+2 | — | franchise unitsMeineke stores+5 | System SixCODE | 1h 54m 17s | ||
| 3/26/26 | HVAC businessentrepreneurship+4 | Corey Mullins | Pioneer Capital AdvisorySystem Six+2 | — | HVACbusiness acquisition+6 | — | 1h 26m 56s | ||
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| South Korea | — | #69 | #69 | — |
| IL | — | #70 | #70 | — |
| Australia | — | #73 | #73 | — |
| United States | — | #75 | #75 | — |
| SA | — | #78 | #78 | — |
| Mexico | — | #78 | #78 | — |
| KE | — | #90 | #90 | — |
| PL | — | #103 | #103 | — |
| SG | — | #110 | #110 | — |
| Finland | — | #113 | #113 | — |
| PE | — | #122 | #122 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #134 | #134 | — |
| TR | — | #135 | #135 | — |
Chart Positions
23 placements across 21 markets.
Chart Positions
23 placements across 21 markets.