Best Patrick Dichter Podcasts (2026)

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A Searcher Bought a Job and Thought it Would be Passive 9:38

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11h ago9:38

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I knew a searcher who was buying a job, but didn't know they were buying a job. Buying a job is a bad thing. You just need to be realistic about what you are actually buying and what your intent is with acquiring a business. Repeat, there is nothing passive about buying a business. If you want a mailbox check, buy dividend-paying stocks or CDs. Joi…

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2025 Recap - How to Do Something When You Don't Know the Ending 21:27

12d ago21:27

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How to review 2025. Measuring the Gain, Not the Gap. AND...starting something you do not know the ending of before you start. Two opportunities to receive help: 1. One-on-one consulting 2. January Life Cohort Jan 2026 - Live Cohort - Jan 7-9th https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com Consulting - https://www.Letsbuyabusiness.com/2026…

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From 1,500 House Flips in 7 Years to a $800K-EBITDA Countertop Acquisition with Sean Tagge 41:31

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You're gonna love this episode. No joke, someone needs to make a series about Sean. He constantly bets on himself and has an incredible story. Podcast Nuggies From biomedical engineer to investor: moved to Memphis, flipped ~1,500 houses, syndicated ~800 units. Transitioned back to Utah; year-plus search with multiple failed LOIs, then bought PSI To…

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Joe Pohlen - Big Vision & Big Impact Buying Assisted Living Communities 43:49

21d ago43:49

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In this episode, Joe Pohlen, CEO of Cardinal Senior Living, shares his journey in the assisted living industry, discussing the growth of his business, the challenges faced, and the importance of operational excellence. He reflects on his transition from self-storage to senior care, the significance of family dynamics in his entrepreneurial journey,…

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Income and Wealth Multipliers - The Equity Multiplier Map 17:13

28d ago17:13

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Math doesn't lie. Be real with your position, which side of the equation are you on? Are you using Multipliers? Are you capturing 7% of the value or 93% of the value created? Wealth comes from owning equity. Salary is linear while equity compounds via multiples. $1M profit. $250k goes to employee. $750k in profit left goes to owner. $750k x 4 (equi…

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4 CPA/Bookkeeper Acquisitions with Patrick Dichter 32:10

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Patrick Dichter is such a fun guest and entrepreneur to have on. His wealth of knowledge is so valuable. You will not be disappointed in this episode. Podcast Nuggies: Grew Apple Tree from ~$1.2M rev / ~$330k SDE to ~$4.5M in 4 years—non-CPA owner. Pipeline: ~500 cold emails → ~20 calls → 6 LOIs → 1 close; personalize & call now. Target "profession…

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Martha Stavrou - Can you sell one division of a company? 32:49

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Martha has built two niche businesses with her husband Tim, and recently they've been wondering what it might be like to sell one. They help hotels move out furniture before remodels, liquidate or store old furniture, and install new furniture. They also have an amazing 24,000 square foot retail store where they sell unique furniture and decor that…

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How to Act Fast: Sense of Urgency to Double Your Profits in 6 Months or Less 13:44

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Most management tasks shouldn't take six months. Yet many companies let them drag on. Break each day into three lists: 1. Tasks that bring in new business (raise revenue or cut costs). 2. Tasks to maintain or keep operations running. 3. Tasks others expect, but that don't add value. Never start list 2 until list 1 is done. Never start list 3 until …

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Paul Sanneman - Building A Business You Love Through Great People 42:29

2M ago42:29

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Paul Sanneman has built the perfect lifestyle business with Contractor Staffing Source. His $2.5M revenue recruiting business could run without him if needed, but he's enjoying the work he does every day. He's also built it around his lifestyle so we can spend plenty of time with family, working out, and enjoying the ocean in Hawaii. We discuss wha…

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700k+ Downloads + 15-Min Slots for Calls 13:44

2M ago13:44

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400 episodes 700k downloads (most coming recently) Raised money for acquisitions for amazing entrepreneurs. Spoken at events.Thanks everyone. 6 weeks left in 2025. Let's get after it. I have 2 afternoons wide open, you can grab a time in the show notes. 15 min slots.https://cal.com/ryan-condie/thanks SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. P…

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How to Buy a Business - Series Bonus 13:32

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3 Bonus Tips.Get an Army of Searchers Bad CIMs = Hidden Gems Get to $100k (at a minimum) Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

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Being Timid Destroys All Momentum 9:13

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Mini - Episode - 6 min. Timidity is one of the worst sins. No one will follow you or believe you in. Make a bold bet now. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuation…

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Part 6: Closing the Deal, Financing and Next Steps 14:41

2M ago14:41

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Seller Financing All Cash Using a Loan **Most use a combination of all 3. Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Nov 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].…

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Part 5: Entry-Level Deep Dive into Due Diligence 17:25

3M ago17:25

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Entry-Level Deep Dive into Due Diligence - I cover a lot here. Financial Employee Admin / Business Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Nov 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I…

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Sam Allsopp - Sell A Roofing Business at $50M? Or Scale to $100M? 38:22

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Sam Allsopp has quickly grown Neal Roofing & Waterproofing to over $40M revenue within 5 years. We discuss the key growth levers, what his company might sell for today, and what could tempt him to eventually sell. Sam also shares the multiple range he's seen other nearby roofing companies sell for and how he's educated himself on the private equity…

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Part 4- How to NOT lose time on every CIM - Conducting Preliminary Due Diligence 17:48

3M ago17:48

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Here is the 2-min "Sniff Test" on how you can avoid going after the wrong deals for you. It will eventually get to the point where it can be done in a few seconds but start out going deep into about 20-30 business summaries (CIMs) to get a handle on things. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.…

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Nathan Lindley - HVAC Struggles To Success 47:59

3M ago47:59

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Nathan Lindley, owner of Done Right, shares his journey in the HVAC industry, discussing the challenges and successes of acquiring and professionalizing small HVAC businesses. He's almost one broke twice before figuring out how to make things work, and done 9 acquisitions along the way. We discuss their current business valuation his multi-location…

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Part 3 - How to Find a Business For Sale (and Not for Sale) 17:48

3M ago17:48

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We're on to sourcing. People who fall off the search train end up at Dell. Here are 6 ways you can search creatively for a business to buy. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A gu…

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Part 2 - Narrowing Down Your Criteria - How to Buy Your First Business Series 17:33

4M ago17:33

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The most important part of the business acquisition search....what are you looking for (specific) and why!? SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractio…

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Part 1 - How to Buy Your First Business Series 20:26

4M ago20:26

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Episode 1: Buying a Business 101 - Introduction to the concept of buying a business - Benefits of acquisition versus starting from scratch. - Common myths and misconceptions. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inz…

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Add-On Acquisitions with SBA with No Money Down 32:58

5M ago32:58

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Ryan Price went down the Traditional Search Fund ETA path and realized after a year that it wasn't the right fit. He pivoted, went off on his own and bought an adjacent business through an SBA loan with no money down. Yes, it does happen. :). Podcast Nuggies: Ryan Price's path from e-comm sales to acquisitions Lessons from leaving a search fund acc…

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Casey McDaniel - Pest Control & Crazy Exit Multiples 43:04

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Pest control companies sell for some of the highest multiples of any services businesses - this podcast uncovers why. Patrick Dichter and Clint Fiore interview Casey McDaniel, the co-founder of King Pest Solutions. We discuss Casey's journey of scaling to +$2M within 3 years, what the business might sell for today, and Casey's exit number he'd be h…

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Deal Dives! - Dental Office, Marketing Agency, FBA Pet Brand 16:04

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3 Listings. 2 listed by brokers. 1 listed by the owner. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.…

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Buyer Risk After Doing Over 500 SBA Valuations in a Year with Ryan Hutchins 20:48

5M ago20:48

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We dive into the risks for both the buyer and seller here. THIS episode started out as a personal conversation that turned into something we needed to record publicly. Ryan is fantastic. You'll love this episode. Even the best experts make mistakes. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies Check ou…

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Mark & Katie Fleming - Building A Unique Equity Partner HoldCo For Acquisitions 53:24

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Mark and Katie Fleming from Owner Actions have one of the most interesting business models we've heard from guests. They've taken experience in wealth management and marketing to owning a diverse portfolio of businesses that includes cleaning companies, restaurants, and HVAC. Katie and Mark take % of ownership to help with finding deals, diligence,…

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Most Common Problem After Talking over 500 Searchers - Narrowing Down Your Search Criteria 15:09

5M ago15:09

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This is how you save time. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-busines…

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Business Broker Insights - How To Value A Business & How To Sell A Business 1:01:02

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A special 'behind the scenes' episode where we break down how businesses get valued, what it's like to list them for sale, and pointers for sellers to get a deal done. Clint and Patrick discuss the importance of qualifying a business for sale, understanding seller's discretionary earnings (SDE), and determining an appropriate asking price. The conv…

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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing an LOI 12:47

6M ago12:47

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I'm gonna scare you in this episode. Am I solving for freedom or just running from something? Do I understand how this business actually makes money? Can I survive the worst-case scenario? What will break in my life if I say yes? Do I know what success looks like in 12 months? And will I still want it then? SMBs are the biggest target for cyber att…

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July Deep Dives 17:46

6M ago17:46

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Deal 1 - SBA Pre-Qualified: 12-Year-Old SaaS Payment Platform | $186K MRR | Owner Works Minimal Hours https://quietlight.com/listings/16590131/ Deal 2 - High-Growth Travel Brand | $40M+ Sales | Patented Products https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/high-growth-travel-brand-40m-sales-patented-products/2372419/ Deal 3 - Multiple Rev Stream…

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How to Buy a Mountain Resort in a 300-Person Town with Rob Thompson 20:25

7M ago20:25

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Rob Thompson left a lucrative tech career to buy a small mountain resort in the middle of nowhere. The nearest town has 300 people and his resort has 10 hotel rooms, 12 cabins, and 12 train cars you can stay in. We dive into… - All types of entrepreneurship that opened doors - Making Huge life Decisions and moving to a town of 300 people - Rethinki…

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Brandon Hall - Sell Now With Exit Multiples High? Or Keep Growing? 54:07

7M ago54:07

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Brandon Hall is one of the most impressive accounting firm growth stories we've known. He started Hall CPA PLLC in 2015 and has grown it organically to +$14.5M revenue and 150 team members. We discuss what would tempt him to sell the firm, AI impacting margins, if exit multiples in accounting will go up or down, traditional partnership structures i…

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Alex Nelson - To Buy Or Build? Wedding Venue & Coffee Chain Adventures 45:08

7M ago45:08

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Alex Nelson is an impressive entrepreneur in Iowa who built a wedding venue from scratch to $4M revenue within a few years. He also recently bought a chain of coffee shops then renovated and rebranded. We discuss what each business might sell for today, which one Alex might sell, and his long term goals. It's a great discussion on buy vs build, rea…

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Impossible Acquisition Criteria - Pretender Searchers 10:51

7M ago10:51

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I have received 100's of buyer search criteria. Most of them are ridiculous and describe the perfect business.You NEED to match up your criteria and then overlay it with your abilities, financing options, AND your commitment to the search. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.…

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Corporate America to eCommerce Brand Owner 33:24

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Mira Nair had an amazing corporate career until something shifted. She wanted to build a business and life on her own way. With a background in eCommerce, running the entire P&L and operating divisions, Mira was ready for her own company. Podcast Nuggies: How to use your corporate experience in buying business What steps to help prepare yourself to…

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2nd Dental Acquisition + 2 Year Review with Ian and Max McCusker 33:19

8M ago33:19

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Ian and Max McCusker for Round 2. 2 years after their first acquisition, we get an update! Spoiler Alert - They are sleeping on an air mattress across the country every other week! But they are crushing it. Podcast Nuggies Buying #2 location across the country Worst Day of his life…being cheap and breaking a water pipe. You can be an idiot and stil…

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Successful Agency to Multiple Acquisitions of Client Businesses with Ian and Max McCusker 37:57

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Ian and Max are some of my favorite people. We've been internet friends for years and even had their Grandpa on the podcast 3 years ago. They built an awesome agency, saw inefficiency with their clients, and bought into one of their clients' businesses. You know an agency is good when they get into the equity game. Podcast Nuggies we dive into… Sta…

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Kyle Ewing - Hire a CEO Or Sell a $12M business? 45:47

8M ago45:47

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Kyle Ewing is the founder of Terraslate, which manufactures and prints waterproof, and rip-proof paper designed to replace traditional lamination. Kyle shares how he scaled the business to over $10M in annual revenue while maintaining 100% ownership and fending off overseas knockoffs. We discuss the business valuation and if he would sell or not. K…

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Decoding Public Content - Who's Really Talking (and Why It Matters) 11:04

8M ago11:04

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Everything has a spin. A few lessons learned after 400 episodes and 5 years of the podcast. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive su…

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Brett McManus - Building $1M Equity In 1 Year With Apres Inn 45:32

8M ago45:32

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Brett and Casey McManus bought an old motel in Killington, Vermont a year ago. They've shared all the highs and lows on Instagram such as fixing their own HVAC, doing bathroom remodels, and increasing revenue. We discuss how much the value has gone up in just a year and if they'd sell or not. We also cover another hotel they're trying to acquire an…

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High-Flying W2 to Stump Grinding - Leaving the Tech World 26:26

8M ago26:26

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Tyler Mumford is an absolute beast. He had a high-flying tech job in sales and got sick of the grind. He heard of idea on The Koerner Office (fantastic show) and within 6 weeks, was making money as an owner.This is an amazing episode. Podcast Nuggies Why start vs buy? How he determined buying wasn't right for him at the ripe age of 26. Franchise pa…

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Cash Flow Fundamentals + Partner Fraud? with Patrick McMillan 28:51

8M ago28:51

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Patrick McMillan from Amplēo does a deep dive into financial due diligence, cash flow, and business operations! This guy knows his stuff and seen firsthand how bad things can get without proper due diligence and financial understanding. Podcast Nuggies: Cash flow fundamentals Founder Fraud! What $1M disappearing does... M&A activity in early 2025—l…

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How to Design Your Business Around Your Life with Jodie Cook 33:32

8M ago33:32

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Over the last seven years, Jodie has lived in different countries while managing her business, exiting, writing books, and training/competing as a powerlifter. She's just 32 years old (ish) and has put herself in a position to never work again—just for money. She wrote Ten Year Career: Reimagine Business, Design Your Life, Fast Track Your Freedom. …

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5 Acquisitions / Businesses on Your Own Terms with Chase Murdock 29:35

9M ago29:35

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Chase Murdock is a legend. He is one of the most genuine people I know and the founder of Decada Group. Decada Group is a holding company in Salt Lake City, UT. He's self-funded a holding company with a custom suit shop, an art school, a construction company, and more. Podcast Nuggies Building a holding company and long term businesses on their own…

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Cassi Niekamp - Growing A Fencing Business 5x 44:17

9M ago44:17

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Cassi Niekamp left a corporate career in sales and bought Bowden Fence Company four years ago. She's grown top line revenue 5x and improved the business tremendously but still feeling lots of stress managing that growth. We discuss what the business is worth today, if she would sell soon, and what she's focused on for 2025. Cassi Niekamp: https://x…

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Daniel Magazu - Not Selling Before $5M Profit 43:21

9M ago43:21

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Daniel Magazu's first entrepreneurial venture was a landscaping and mulch business he started during college. With the mulch business he cracked the code on Facebook group marketing, and has since gone all in on scaling his marketing agency business, Ride The Wave. It's growing very quickly and has 96% retention rate. We discuss what the mulch busi…

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From Chemist to Sales to Acquisition Entrepreneur with Nick Akers 31:05

9M ago31:05

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Nick Akers is incredibly talented in every niche or category he joins. I do not want to compete with Nick in anything. He started out as chemist, invented and patented several inventions, raised VC money and sold to a strategic before joining the family business. After running the family business, Nick struck out on his own to acquire Inzo technolo…

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From PwC to Business Owner with James Richardson 25:49

9M ago25:49

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James Richardson, a former PwC employee, shares his journey from the corporate world to small business acquisition. This is such a fun episode with his background and the massive switch to business owner. Podcast Nuggies: PwC to entrepreneurship! Confidence gained from high-pressure situations can be valuable in entrepreneurship. Understanding fina…

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Christian Kobes - Fast Growth Employee Benefits Firm 47:33

9M ago47:33

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Christian Kobes is quickly scaling 19:21 Consultants Co, an independent health insurance and employee benefits firm. They've found their niche providing better, modern service to clients with +50 employees. Christian expects revenue to nearly double again this year. We discuss the M&A landscape in health insurance, what their company might be worth…

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Non Transferable Business - What are these and how to move on ASAP? 9:31

10M ago9:31

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Help! I'm trying to buy a business....and just realized it's non-transferable...now what? A non-transferable business is dependent.... On the owner The Owner Personality - they are locally famous. The Owner Network The Owner goodwill in the community.Or basically anything remotely close to those. Free SBM Financial Courses https://letsbuyabusiness.…

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Furkan Yuce - Inspiring Story of Scaling Elevation Flooring 48:16

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Furkan Yuce started Elevation Flooring with a couple scrappy partners and $2500 in the bank 7 years ago. Since then they've grown it organically to $7M revenue in 2024 and they're on pace for $10-12M in 2025. They've built some unique advantages that help them scale and be competitive like proprietary software and a back office team in Turkey. We d…