In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Ryder Fyrwald, co-owner of a thriving label manufacturing company based in Los Angeles. Ryder shares his journey of acquiring a small business with four employees and growing it into a multi-million-dollar operation—while also strategically leveraging real estate to fuel that expansion.

This episode offers valuable insights into creative deal structures, SBA financing, seller carrybacks, and the benefits of owning the real estate behind your operating business. Ryder's background in tech and real estate finance equipped him with the acumen to navigate complex acquisitions, and he pulls back the curtain on the lessons learned through years of hands-on entrepreneurship.

Whether you're thinking about acquiring your first business or looking to add strategic real estate to an existing portfolio, this conversation is full of practical strategies and inspiration.

In this podcast episode, we discuss:

· Ryder's journey from tech and real estate to small business ownership

· How to finance an acquisition using friends, family, and seller carry

· Why owning the real estate can make or break your deal

· Leveraging equipment leases and capital structures for growth

· Ryder’s approach to finding off-market acquisition opportunities

· The importance of segmentation between partners in operations vs. finance

· What to know about seller psychology and deal creativity in today's market

Connect with Ryder Fyrwald: Website: coverlabel.com Email: [email protected]

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About The M&A Launchpad:

The M&A Launchpad provides insights into acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, we will provide you with the knowledge, guidance, and capital to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions.

The M&A Launchpad presents a series of weekly podcast episodes and hosts an annual M&A Launchpad Conference tailored to the M&A community.

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