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How to De-Risk the Personal Guarantee
Jun 8, 2026
1h 11m 07s
The Origin Story of a Compounder ($80m and Counting)
Jun 4, 2026
1h 25m 23s
Started as SBA Searcher, Built to a PE Fund
Jun 1, 2026
1h 46m 09s
Buying $1.5m of Earnings Without an SBA Loan
May 28, 2026
1h 23m 05s
The Magic of Low Multiple + Growth
May 25, 2026
1h 33m 33s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/8/26 |  How to De-Risk the Personal Guarantee | Brendan Burdette and Ryan Conner have launched personal guarantee insurance to enable more — and stronger — SBA buyers.Register for the webinar: Score It or Skip It: A Framework for Fast Deal Evaluation - Thu, Jun 11 - https://bit.ly/3Q1D9qMTopics in Brendan & Ryan’s interview:Psychological weight of the personal guaranteeBuilding a personal guarantee insurance productTaking the risk from a 10 to a 5Sequence of events after defaultTargeting mid to late career operatorsPremiums decrease over timeBalancing risk between unequal partnersSolving the seller rollover conflictPhilosophy of “skin in the game”How they hope this affects ETA ecosystemReferences and how to contact Brendan & Ryan:Brendan Burdette’s LinkedInRyan Conner’s LinkedInPersonal Guarantee Insurance Get 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 11m 07s | ||||||
| 6/4/26 |  The Origin Story of a Compounder ($80m and Counting) | Greg Shapiro & Zach Cooper-Vastola are building a long-term, compounding business they see as the anti-PE of the trades. Register for the webinar:Franchising for the ETA Buyer: Resales, Roll-Ups, and Real Deals - TODAY - https://bit.ly/49sKF4HTopics in Greg and Zach’s interview:Founders combined technical and financial expertiseShifted from SaaS to long-term ownershipAcquired century-old Manhattan HVAC companyHigh cost and complexities of New York marketAvoided SBA limits to scale acquisitionsWhat “Anti-PE” means to themDigitization takes longer than you thinkLiving lean on low salariesPredicting HVAC roll-up market shakeout aheadInfluence and investment from Will ThorndikeReferences and how to contact Greg and Zach:HickoryGreg Shapiro LinkedInZach Cooper-Vastola LinkedInWill ThorndikeSteve Carroll on Acquiring Minds: ETA Unicorn: $1 Billion in Revenue in 5 YearsGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.The 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 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 25m 23s | ||||||
| 6/1/26 |  Started as SBA Searcher, Built to a PE Fund | The first business Joe Wechsler bought had $280k of SDE. Seven years later, he runs a fund with $50m of buying power.Register for the webinar: Franchising for the ETA Buyer: Resales, Roll-Ups, and Real Deals - Thu, June 4 - https://bit.ly/4vnGP5uTopics in Joe’s interview:Background in management consultingInspired by Rich Dad Poor Dad to own assetsJoining an early cohort of the Acquisition LabSearching is more fun with a partnerFirst deal died 10 days before closingDiscovering employees had never been paid overtimeTotal office staff turnover in first 4 monthsAcquiring 4 diverse businessesLaunching a $25M equity fund with 5 partnersIt’s all about the peopleReferences and how to contact Joe:LinkedInBlueline VenturesWho by Geoff Smart and Randy StreetRich Dad, Poor Dad by Richard T. KiyosakiGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comWork 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 46m 09s | ||||||
| 5/28/26 |  Buying $1.5m of Earnings Without an SBA Loan | As a South African in the US, Justus Luttig had to get creative to search then buy 2 trades businesses at the same time.Register for the webinar: New $10m Limit for SBA Loans: What You Need to Know - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4v3zKXhTopics in Justus’s interview: Growing up on a cattle ranch in South AfricaDisillusioned with the venture capital bubblePerception of white collar work as “the dream”Meeting successful owners of blue-collar businessesBig deal failure on his birthdayStructuring a deal without the SBAChallenges of searching on an H1B visaMerging an HVAC with a plumbing businessThe magic happens when you leave your deskAcquiring during the slow seasonReferences and how to contact Justus:LinkedInCopeland Home ServicesThe 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 TeamDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comConnect 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 23m 05s | ||||||
| 5/25/26 |  The Magic of Low Multiple + Growth | David Graf went after a business that had sat on the market, acquiring $750k of EBITDA for 2.7x. It's going well.Register for the webinars: Negotiating Working Capital in SMB Acquisitions - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4a2ozGeNew $10m Limit for SBA Loans: What You Need to Know - Thu, May 28 - https://bit.ly/49j3V4tTopics in David’s interview: Drive to earn money as a kidChoosing to skip business schoolAdvantages of acquiring in TexasPreparing his case to convince his wifeWorking full time while searchingGrowth is often underpricedWholesaling real estate he didn’t wantHow to decide whether to keep an employeeJoining a group for manufacturing ownersNear-crisis days before closingReferences and how to contact David:LinkedInDanhardRand LarsenScalepathGet a Grip by Mike PatonWork 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.Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com 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 33m 33s | ||||||
| 5/21/26 |  Rolling Up an Industry with 1.5x Multiples | Truc Nguyen has acquired 2 nail salons, an overlooked but fragmented industry where businesses trade at low multiples.Register for the webinar:Negotiating Working Capital in SMB Acquisitions - Tue, May 26 - https://bit.ly/4eQfCTRTopics in Truc’s interview:Why she chose the nail salon industryHer vision for a rollupAnalyzing a current nail salon business listingLow multiples in the nail spaceBargaining power of good nail techsSquare footage and number of chairs mattersDocumenting SOPs for her first salonStaffing a 7-day-a-week businessCreating a great company cultureThe changing face of nail salonsReferences and how to contact Truc:LinkedInSarah Romer on Acquiring Minds: How to Buy a Salon as an Industry Outsider (and Survive)Get 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 55m 48s | ||||||
| 5/18/26 |  The Origins and Future of a 9-Figure SMB Holdco | Gant Elmore and Matt Moldenhauer each bought $2m businesses they built over years. Today their holdco does over $200m. Register for the webinar:Revenue Recognition & Quality of Revenue in SMB Deals - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4dMvx4wTopics in Matt & Gant’s interview:3 generations of acquisition entrepreneursMatt started as operator, became partnerBain mentors warned Matt not to do ETAGoal of owning 50 companies by 2050Being the Ferrari in a price-competitive industryWhy they prefer holding to exitingChallenge of giving control to an operatorGant and his dad teach ETA togetherWar stories from small business operationsDemand exceeds supply of great businessesReferences and how to contact Matt & Gant:Elmore Companiesmatt.moldenhauer@elmorecompanies.comMatt’s LinkedInGant’s LinkedInDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com 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 49m 57s | ||||||
| 5/14/26 |  Too Good to Be True: Year 1 in a $700k SDE Business | Zack Mutnik thought he bought a $1.5m electrical contracting business for 2.3x. The numbers weren't what they seemed.Register for the webinar:Kill It Early: Spot Red Flags Before Spending on Diligence - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4eBVO6ETopics in Zack’s interview:Learning leadership in the NavyManaging chaos with ADHDUndisclosed surprises after acquisitionReplacing 8/10 employeesHeavy emphasis on company cultureDeciding to change the business nameTraining his employees to be independentGrowing revenue despite a rocky startMarketing is not a quick fixFinding employees in a rural marketReferences and how to contact Zack:TikTokFacebookLinkedInGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comGet 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 24m 52s | ||||||
| 5/11/26 |  How to Structure Around Risk in a $250k SDE Acquisition | Alicia Powers wanted to buy a general contractor but understood the risks in such businesses and negotiated accordingly.Register for the webinar: Kill It Early: Spot Red Flags Before Spending on Diligence - Thu, May 14 - https://bit.ly/4wqiYU3Topics in Alicia’s interview:Air Force construction experienceCorporate job at an elevator companyLeading a shower remodeling startupLayoff motivated her toward acquisitionWhy franchising isn’t for herAcquiring a small construction businessGetting her general contractor licenseSpecializing in home additions/ADUsTailwinds in the San Diego areaSurprisingly long sales cycleReferences and how to contact Alicia:LinkedInPrice BuildersGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com 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 17m 16s | ||||||
| 5/7/26 |  Buying Small to Build for the Long Term ($300k SDE)✨ | business acquisitionlong-term business building+4 | Brendan Duebner | IT Total CarePioneer Capital Advisory+2 | — | business acquisitionMSP+5 | — | 1h 23m 53s | |
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| 5/4/26 |  A $800k Business to Start, $60m Portfolio Today✨ | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | Andrew Blazenko | ProSafeEterna Equity+2 | — | business brokeracquisitions+4 | Inzo Technologies | 1h 05m 55s | |
| 4/30/26 |  Buying Then Losing a $2.1m HVAC Business✨ | 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 |  From $1m to $25m in 6 Years✨ | franchisingentrepreneurship+4 | Jeff Flannery | Hand and StoneAspen HR+3 | — | franchisingbusiness acquisition+5 | — | 1h 56m 07s | |
| 4/23/26 |  The Searchers Building a $10m EBITDA Powerhouse✨ | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | Nicolás Lulli | Relay InvestmentsColca Capital+2 | — | EBITDAacquisitions+6 | Inzo Technologies | 1h 08m 11s | |
| 4/20/26 |  Buying a $40m Business as a 49-Year-Old First-Timer✨ | entrepreneurshipbusiness acquisition+4 | Greg Hirsch | Sysco FoodsHirsch Ventures | — | business acquisitionETA journey+5 | System SixN/A | 1h 31m 40s | |
| 4/16/26 |  How Business-Buyer Fit Led to 2.2x and No PG✨ | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+4 | Joe Wynn | Surgical Specialties of GeorgiaAcquisition Lab+2 | — | business-buyer fitseller financing+3 | — | 1h 33m 57s | |
| 4/13/26 |  Buying a Business to Balance Ambition and Kids✨ | buying a businesswork-life balance+4 | Ana Lia Barragan | Beta AcceleratorPioneer Capital Advisory+1 | — | business acquisitionflexibility+4 | — | 1h 45m 47s | |
| 4/9/26 |  A Search Fund Journey to $350m✨ | search fundbusiness acquisition+4 | Jenna Whigham | Abound Health | United States | search fundbusiness growth+5 | Oberle Risk Strategies | 1h 29m 38s | |
| 4/6/26 |  "Life is Just Brighter" in a $1.2m Distribution Business✨ | business ownershipfranchising+5 | Joseph Cruz | A&A Equipment and Supply Co.Aspen HR+1 | Chicago | entrepreneurshipdistribution business+5 | — | 1h 53m 08s | |
| 4/2/26 |  From Small Acquisition to $30m Industry Leader✨ | business acquisitionentrepreneurship+5 | Robin Kovitz | Acquisition LabPioneer Capital Advisory+2 | — | business acquisitioninvestment banking+5 | — | 1h 41m 12s | |
| 3/30/26 |  How to Acquire 25 Franchise Units in 2.5 Years✨ | franchise acquisitionentrepreneurship+5 | Jack FosterJake McLaughlin | MeinekeGoldman Sachs+2 | — | franchise unitsMeineke stores+5 | System SixCODE | 1h 54m 17s | |
| 3/26/26 |  Turning $25k into a $3.2m Exit in Under 4 Years✨ | HVAC businessentrepreneurship+4 | Corey Mullins | Pioneer Capital AdvisorySystem Six+2 | — | HVACbusiness acquisition+6 | — | 1h 26m 56s | |
| 3/23/26 |  40% Growth in Year 1 of a Paving Business | Eric Donahue quickly grew revenue to $6m thanks to operational enhancements, culture tweaks, and a little good luck.Register for the webinar:What Actually Makes a Good Deal? Patterns from 1,000+ Transactions - Thurs March 26th - https://bit.ly/4lT2ajGTopics in Eric’s interview:Navy SEAL career and retirementPerforming the basics at a high levelHis tree service side hustleOld school proprietary searchBuying an off-market paving companyForgoing SBA for a conventional loanWorking in the field to learn the asphalt trade40% revenue growth in 13 monthsSplitting his crew to keep the team productiveUsing his military clearance to win jobsReferences and how to contact Eric:LinkedInPeninsula PavingHunter at Hanger LawLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabGet 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 jenny@aspenhr.comConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron | 1h 33m 22s | ||||||
| 3/19/26 |  Leaving Wall Street to Buy a $1m Manufacturing Business | After 25 years on The Street, Brian Anderson discovered passion in buying small businesses — despite brutal challenges.Register for the webinar:How to Handle Common Employee Issues When Buying a Business - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4sa946lTopics in Brian’s interview:Career in investment banking/hedge fundsClosure of his firmPursuing small business as an asset classLow multiples are fairly valuedAcquiring in manufacturingLearning every operational function himselfAcquiring with no debtBeing away from his family M-FHis big mistake during CovidSelling to his COOReferences and how to contact Brian:LinkedInHis essay on the experience: Deco Manufacturing Summary and LessonsDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: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 RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron | 1h 30m 40s | ||||||
| 3/16/26 |  A $6.5m Business Worth Flying To | Naveen Vinta spends weekdays at the business he bought in Milkwaukee, away from home in Virginia. He's making it work.Register for the webinars: Add-Backs to Cash Flow for SBA Loans - Tue March 17th - https://bit.ly/4luTdgdHow to Handle Common Employee Issues When Buying a Business - Thurs March 19th - https://bit.ly/4dnIwtDTopics in Naveen’s interview:Army experience as a tank mechanicFunding his MBA with his G.I. BillCapitalizing on “onshoring” tailwindsGetting brokers to take him seriouslySearching for a business one plane hop awayAcquiring an aerial work platform businessModifying lifts to make them “explosion proof”9-12 month sales cycleImproving employee moraleBeing away from his family during the weekReferences and how to contact Naveen:LinkedInBailey CranesGet 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 AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you’re a searcherConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron | 1h 06m 00s | ||||||
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