Best Jay Bourgana Podcasts (2025)

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What I learned from 231 Business Acquisitions 1:00:08

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What can 231 business acquisitions teach you about buying, scaling, and selling companies? In this video, I break down the most powerful lessons I’ve learned from real-world experience in business acquisitions, from identifying red flags to building post-close growth strategies. If you’re an entrepreneur, business buyer, or M&A professional, you’ll…

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How I Sold 3 Companies Built on LinkedIn 44:53

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Learn how Zain Yacub sold 3 companies built entirely on LinkedIn marketing no ads, no fluff, just smart LinkedIn lead generation, sharp messaging, and relentless execution. In this episode, he breaks down the exact LinkedIn outreach strategy that scaled each business and led to successful exits. From optimizing LinkedIn profiles for trust and conve…

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From toilets to $100M: The brutally honest journey 1:04:46

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What kind of company walks away from $200K/month in revenue? One that understands culture, clarity, and long-term thinking. In this episode, you’ll hear how Kurt built and scaled a commercial cleaning empire without a sales team and why turning down his biggest client became the catalyst for massive growth. From walking away from toxic revenue, to …

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How he grew a home inspection business from $35K to $10M 56:39

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How did one home inspector grow his business from just $35K to a booming $10M home inspection company without venture capital? In this video, we break down the exact growth strategy behind this home inspection business, from smart acquisitions to team building and marketing. Whether you're into business acquisitions, service-based entrepreneurship,…

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Building a $100M Real Estate Fund with Flooring and Foam 59:53

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Discover how Vince Gethings is building a $100M real estate fund with flooring and foam and why boring businesses might be your fastest path to financial freedom. From buying a floor company for $1 to scaling a franchise that sparked a major lawsuit, Vince shares how he used small business acquisitions, home service businesses, and franchise system…

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Scaling to $100M and Sourcing Global Talent 56:53

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Unlock the real strategies behind scaling to $100M without burning out. In this episode, we talk with Daniel Ramsey about building powerful businesses through global talent, automation, and systems thinking. From hiring elite international teams to automating key operations, to leveraging immigration-linked investments this is a blueprint for found…

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How Smart SMBs Are Using AI to Win 1:02:08

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How How Smart SMBs Are Using AI to Win without lifting a finger? In this episode, we dive into the future of AI-powered operations and how smart AI agents are transforming the way businesses systematize knowledge. Our guest shares how he left Fortune 50 companies like Disney and J&J to help small business owners use AI automation to solve messy ope…

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How to Make Money Buying Niche Businesses 1:19:47

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Discover How to Make Money Buying Niche Businesses in this step-by-step guide designed for entrepreneurs, business buyers, and M&A professionals. Learn the secrets to identifying profitable niche business opportunities, performing effective due diligence, and negotiating deals that maximize your return on investment. This video reveals proven strat…

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The Branding Mistake That Costs Millions in Acquisitions 1:01:10

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The Branding Mistake That Costs Millions in Acquisitions could be the blind spot holding your business back. In this video, we uncover the branding mistake that many entrepreneurs, business buyers, and M&A professionals make—often costing millions in acquisitions. Whether you're prepping your business for sale or buying one, your brand strategy can…

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The SBA Rule Change No One Warned You About 1:16:34

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The SBA Rule Change No One Warned You About is a must-watch for every entrepreneur, business buyer, or M&A professional navigating the world of SBA loans. In this episode, we break down a major SBA rule change that took effect overnight—no warning, no transition, just impact. You’ll learn how this unexpected SBA rule change affects business acquisi…

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How Investors Spot Fake Revenue in 5 Minutes! 53:41

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Most founders have no idea how messy their books really are—until a deal falls apart. In this episode, Kartheek Mulpuri reveals how to spot the red flags that kill acquisitions and shares the financial due diligence playbook that today’s smartest investors use to buy and scale software and service businesses. From overstated recurring revenue to ca…

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Great Deals Get Killed by Bad Structure, Not Bad Numbers 1:10:58

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Learn how to raise capital, structure better deals, and avoid the hidden traps that kill most acquisitions. In this episode, Judd Goodrich from MainShares breaks down how capital actually gets raised behind the scenes—and why most deals fail after the LOI. From overpaying for solid businesses to ignoring post-close transition plans, this conversati…

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How I Grew My Business to $20M with SMART Business Acquisition Strategies 58:17

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Learn how to scale through acquisitions without inheriting chaos. In this episode, James Bates shares hard-won lessons from buying and growing multiple IT and cybersecurity businesses — including the mistakes, the wins, and the frameworks that saved millions. From navigating toxic cultures, to structuring smarter deals with earnouts, to building op…

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I Analyzed 300+ Businesses and Found This KEY to Successful Acquisitions 59:58

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Discover what really works in business buying from someone who’s analyzed over 300 small business acquisitions. Whether you're an entrepreneur or operator looking to scale through acquisition, this is your roadmap to success. Learn the key patterns, pitfalls, and strategies that separate thriving deals from costly mistakes. In this episode, we sit …

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How to Buy the RIGHT Business and Avoid Costly Mistakes 1:01:31

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Learn how to buy the right business and avoid killer small business acquisition mistakes. We sit down with the Brian Stroh, president of Acquira to break down how they went from a digital deal directory to a full-on buy-side advisory powerhouse, helping acquisition entrepreneurs not just source deals, but close the right ones. Whether you’re a firs…

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How to Buy a Profitable Wedding Venue Business with Charlie Kao 1:00:54

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Learn how to find and acquire very profitable wedding venue businesses. In this video, Charlie Kao shares his expert advice on how to buy a profitable wedding venue business. Learn about due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and common red flags to look out for during the process. If you're considering investing in a wedding venue business, this…

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How I Turned $10,000 Into A $5,000,000 Landscaping Business 55:07

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Learn how Chris turned $10,000 small business acquisition into a $5,000,000 landscaping business using the buy then build strategy. Join him and Jay Bourgana from the Acquisitions Collective to discover the secrets to scaling your business! From mowing lawns on Mondays with one part-time helper to building a $5M/year landscaping company, this is th…

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Scaling to $5M Without U.S. Employees – Jon Matzner’s Blueprint 1:00:26

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Learn to leverage international talent to grow and scale your business, In this episode, John Matzner shares how he scaled multiple companies using a global talent, automation, and systems thinking. From replacing entire departments with international hires, to using automations that save hundreds of hours, to raising capital through immigration-li…

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How He Hit $12M with Just a Call Center with Guy Salani 1:05:24

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Learn to leverage international talent to grow and scale your business. In this episode, Guy Salani shares the gritty, high-conversion systems he used to scale a roofing sales and marketing company to $12M in four years without ever touching a hammer. From turning ex-addicts into high-performing call center reps, to training teachers into 7-figure …

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From ATM Cash Runner to 8-Figure Exit: My Unlikely Journey 1:50:26

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Brandon is a seasoned entrepreneur and former CEO of a successful payment processing company, which he grew over 12+ years before a strategic exit. With deep expertise in vertical market sales, recurring revenue models, and operational efficiency, he shares insights on building, scaling, and selling a business in the fintech space. 00:00 Intro 02:1…

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How to Deploy $2.5B in Private Equity Without Losing a Dime 1:03:02

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How This Private Equity Veteran Is Quietly Buying Businesses With His Own Money After 20+ years leading private equity deals at one of Canada’s most respected firms, Mark walked away. He helped build ONCAP from scratch, scaled 30 platform companies with 150+ add-ons, and generated 4x+ returns across multiple funds. But now? He’s quietly buying over…

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How to Buy a Business with $0 Down (Legally) 49:52

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Is it really possible to buy a business with no money down? In this episode, we sit down with an elite SBA lender from Fund X who reveals how the game has changed. With over $150M in annual SBA volume and a personal track record of 100% term sheet conversions, he shares real-world strategies for buying businesses, navigating new SBA rules, and how …

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We Bought a Business for $1.1M and Nearly Broke 1:04:15

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What really happens after you acquire a business? Greg shares the untold truth about buying a short-term rental property management company in the Colorado mountains—how it nearly broke him, what saved him, and the operational chaos he didn’t see coming. In this honest and detailed conversation, Greg breaks down: Why he walked away from VC-backed s…

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SBA Lender Reveal the Most Profitable Businesses to Buy 1:00:14

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Thinking of buying an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business? In this episode, we sit down with a top lender from Live Oak Bank, the #1 SBA lender in the U.S., to uncover the insider secrets of business acquisition financing. We break down how to qualify for an SBA loan, the hidden red flags in seller financials, the biggest mistakes first-time buy…

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I Bought a $3.5M Business and Regret It (Here’s Why) 55:59

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He Bought a Roofing Company—And It Nearly Broke Him: Hard Lessons in Business Acquisition In this brutally honest interview, Camille shares his raw and unfiltered journey of acquiring a commercial roofing business—and the major challenges that followed. After growing his residential roofing company in New Jersey from $300K to $7M in revenue, Camill…

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Would you buy a business you knew nothing about?... 58:31

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Chandler Reed: From Real Estate Analyst to CEO—How I Bought and Turned Around a $7M Business I Found on Twitter Chandler Reed is the founder of Get Green, a multifamily lighting and energy efficiency company. But just a few years ago, he was a 25-year-old real estate analyst scrolling Twitter when one life-changing tweet launched him into entrepren…

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How One Missed Clause Cost This Buyer $98,000! 53:17

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Joshua Richman is a seasoned insurance advisor and Partner at Symphony Risk, where he specializes in guiding acquisition entrepreneurs, searchers, and private equity firms through the complexities of insurance due diligence. With over 13 years of experience, he has helped hundreds of business buyers identify hidden risks, optimize coverage, and avo…

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I Bought an Accounting Firm Without Being a CPA 1:03:07

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In this behind-the-scenes conversation, we hear from RJ, a former software developer who transitioned into real estate, and then into the world of accounting firm acquisitions. After leaving his tech job in 2018 to pursue more freedom and purpose, RJ took a risk—buying a fully remote, five-person bookkeeping firm with no prior experience in account…

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This Franchise Strategy Turned 50K Into 371K in a Year 1:00:15

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Thinking about buying a franchise or scaling into multiple units? In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned multi-unit franchise operator who went from 6 locations to over 30+ and built a $40M+ franchise empire. He shares what franchises are worth buying in 2025, how to approach due diligence, why seller financing is often the key to great deals…

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How to Buy, Scale, and Exit IT Businesses Successfully 1:07:56

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Learn how to buy, scale, and exit IT businesses with insider tips from Rick Murphy of Cogent Growth Partners. Discover valuation insights, deal structuring secrets, due diligence strategies, and proven integration methods to ensure acquisition success. Rick Murphy is the founder and CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, a firm specializing in buy-side M&A…

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Why Boomers Aren’t Selling—And What Smart Buyers Are Doing Instead 52:27

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Are we really facing a “silver tsunami” of baby boomer business sales—or is the market telling a different story? In this episode, seasoned M&A broker and entrepreneur Clint Fiore breaks down the real state of small business acquisitions. With nearly a decade of deal-making experience and hands-on ownership under his belt, Clint shares hard truths …

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Bought an $8M Business With $0 Down 59:16

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How This Veteran Built an Empire Through Seller Financing When most people think about buying a business, they imagine needing millions in capital. Not this guy. In this episode, we sit down with a military veteran-turned-cardiology specialist who acquired an $8M restoration company with zero money down—100% seller financed. One year later, he's ru…

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What lawyers won't tell you 1:06:10

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Thinking about buying a business? Before you make your move, watch this eye-opening conversation between Jay Bourgana and M&A attorney Jake Parsley as they break down the biggest mistakes, legal pitfalls, and game-changing strategies for small business acquisitions. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, business buyer, investor, or post-exit fou…

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How to pick the perfect franchise 50:29

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Are franchises really the safest way to build wealth, or are they just another trap? In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into the truth about franchises, business acquisitions, and the secrets of buying and selling businesses. Ron DiPietro is a franchise and business resale expert with decades of experience matching entrepreneurs with the rig…

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How to Buy a Business with No Money Down! 1:03:09

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Want to own a profitable business but don’t know where to start? This episode of The Business Acquisition Podcast with host Jay Bourgana and guest Brian Stroh breaks down the real secrets behind small business acquisition, scaling, and exiting with maximum profit. Inside This Episode: How Acquirer helps business buyers navigate acquisitions. The bi…

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How He Bought 60,000 Clients for Just $600! 58:10

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From rock bottom to a $5M/year business—this is the ultimate entrepreneur comeback story! What if your worst moment became the turning point for your success? That’s exactly what happened to Andrew Lassise. At 26, he hit rock bottom—a raging alcoholic, multiple DUIs, and an ultimatum: jail or rehab. Fast forward a few years, and he built a multi-mi…

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How to Spot Red Flags & Win Big! 1:09:46

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Buying a business is one of the best ways to build wealth, but most entrepreneurs make costly mistakes that could have been avoided. In this powerhouse interview, Jay Bourgana sits down with Elliott Holland, a seasoned expert in business acquisitions, to uncover the biggest pitfalls, red flags, and hidden opportunities in the small business acquisi…

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How to Buy a Business with No Money & Avoid These Costly Mistakes! 1:11:01

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Buying a business is one of the fastest ways to build wealth, but it’s also filled with hidden pitfalls that can destroy your investment. In this episode, Jay Bourgana sits down with Colin McNulty, an SBA lending expert, to break down the real risks, hidden traps, and financing hacks that most entrepreneurs miss. If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur,…

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How to Sell your business 3 times 1:16:57

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In this episode of the Acquisition Collective, I sit down with Ben Surdi to discuss his incredible journey from launching PureDry Restoration to scaling it into a multi-million-dollar business and exiting for $40M to private equity—with no earnout! We Cover: ✅ How Ben started in carpet cleaning and pivoted into restoration ✅ The challenges of acqui…

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The Anatomy of a Winning Business Acquisition 1:12:22

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How do you build and scale businesses to billion-dollar exits? Mark Fikse, a serial entrepreneur and M&A expert, shares how he led roll-ups worth nearly $1 billion each and successfully sold to Blackstone for $1.6 billion! If you're looking to buy a business, scale an acquisition, or navigate M&A like a pro, this episode is a must-watch! 🚀 👉 WATCH …

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The #1 Mistake Business Buyers Make (And How to Avoid It!) 56:47

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Thinking about buying a business? Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, business owner, or investor, this episode is a MUST-WATCH before you make your next move! Mike Jerman, an Air Force captain turned M&A expert, shares insider secrets on how to spot red flags, hidden risks, and financial traps when acquiring a business. Key Takeaways in This …

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How I Bought 58 Businesses & Built a $1B Empire 1:11:38

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Want to acquire, scale, and dominate your industry? This episode is a goldmine for business buyers, entrepreneurs, and investors looking to make smart acquisitions and build high-growth companies. Jay Bourgana sits down with Adam Coffey, a private equity expert, best-selling author, and M&A powerhouse who has bought and sold 58 businesses and built…

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The Keys to Successful Business Acquisitions & Turnarounds with Michael Dill 52:18

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The Keys to Successful Business Acquisitions & Turnarounds | Michael Dill on Acquisition Collective 🚀 Want to buy and grow a business successfully? Learn the inside strategies from business coach Michael Dill! In this episode of Acquisition Collective, host Jay Bourgana sits down with Michael Dill, a seasoned ActionCOACH, to uncover the strategies,…

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What Buyers Should Know About Closing

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