Best Chris Macpherson Podcasts (2024)

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More Score #23 | Jessica Weiss 38:37

3h ago38:37

38:37

Robert Kraft reunites with the talented Jessica Weiss to talk about her path from ballet to Hollywood film scoring. In 2012, Jessica was invited to join the Remote Control Productions team and worked with Hans Zimmer, Lorne Balfe, Junkie XL and others on films. Then, she landed a job as a music editor working with Mychael Danna, and has continued o…

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Data Drives Businesses - How Ned MacPherson Capitalized on Strategic Insights 31:08

3h ago31:08

31:08

In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa & Casey Minshew interview Ned MacPherson, who shares his compelling journey of bootstrapping a business from scratch, scaling it rapidly, and eventually exiting to a private equity firm. Ned, who has a background in statistics, brought these skills he gained in college and applied the…

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For Advisor By Advisors - Interview with Duncan MacPherson, Podcast Host, Author, Coach and Keynote Speaker on Practice Management, CEO of Pareto Systems, Coaching for Financial Professionals - How to ... 38:05

1h ago38:05

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In this episode, we speak with Duncan MacPherson, Podcast Host, Author, Coach and Keynote Speaker on Practice Management, CEO of Pareto Systems, Coaching for Financial Professionals. Duncan is one of the most world renown Financial Advisor Coaches in the world. He co-authored “The Advisor Playbook” and “the Blue Square Method”. Duncan goes into how…

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Turning Around a 100+ Year Old Razor Company with Jens Grudno 44:33

10d ago44:33

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew interview Jens Grudno, delving into his journey from a finance background to acquiring and turning around a struggling German manufacturing business. Jens shares the challenges and intricacies of transitioning from corporate roles to entrepreneurship, including the c…

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Insights into Sell-Side M&A Transactions with Richard Parker 45:16

15d ago45:16

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Richard Parker. We delve deep into the world of M&A with Richard, who has successfully bought and sold dozens of companies. Richard currently manages Roy Street Advisors, an investment banking firm representing business owners and buyers in the …

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For Advisor By Advisors - Interview with Matt Middleton, Founder and CEO at Future Proof - The Greatest Festival in Financial Advisor History? Is it Future Proof? 50:42

6d ago50:42

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In this episode, we speak with Matt Middleton, Founder and CEO at Future Proof. We go over the concept and the beginnings of Future Proof along with the what, when, why, where, and how. We spend time going over the start of the idea to now, 3 years later, the most recognized Financial Advisor “Festival” on the planet. We asked Matt a ton of questio…

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Verify Business Earnings in an M&A Transaction with Patrick O'Connell 29:23

20d ago29:23

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Patrick O'Connell. Today we are focusing on the role of a quality of earnings (QoE) in the M&A process. Patrick discusses the importance of conducting a quality of earnings analysis when transacting. The QoE is used to verify what the seller has…

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Strategies to Grow and Adapt as an Entrepreneur with Matt Pohl 49:10

27d ago49:10

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Matt Pohl, Founder of The ReWild Group. Matt shares his journey of transitioning from a corporate job to becoming a business owner. This discussion covers Matt's decision to buy a lifestyle business, the eventual realization of the true value of…

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Tech to a Construction Acquisition with The Stone Man 36:18

1M ago36:18

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Alan Lockridge about his journey from tech consulting to purchasing and running 'The Stoneman,' a business specializing in hardscapes. The discussion covers Alan's three-year search for the right business, which was affected by COVID-19, and his eventual ac…

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For Advisors By Advisors - Interview with Joshua Brown, CEO at Ritholtz Wealth Management - Has Behavioral Finance Changed the Role of a Financial Advisor? Josh Brown Weighs In! 30:50

1M ago30:50

30:50

In this episode, we talk with Joshua Brown, CEO at Ritholtz Wealth Management. We go over a variety of topics such as how he started Ritholtz Wealth Management with $60 million in assets to just surpass $5 billion dollars today. We also spoke about behavioral finance and why today the fiduciary standard is all that is important. Josh is a fantastic…

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Sourcing to Closing an E-Commerce Acquisition in 9 Days with Bryan Dunn 43:35

1M ago43:35

43:35

In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Bryan Dunn. Bryan talks about his journey from helicopter pilot in the military, to working at Boeing and other companies, and now working at a manufacturing company while simultaneously buying his own business. Bryan currently owns an ecommerce…

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For Advisor By Advisors - Interview with Lance Cibik, CFP® CIMA® AAMS®, Adversity into Fuel : Elite Performance in Wealth, Wellness, & Life Mastery | Transformational Speaking & Coaching - Why Should Financial ... 27:59

1M ago27:59

27:59

In this episode, we speak with Lance Cibik, CFP® CIMA® AAMS®, Adversity into Fuel : Elite Performance in Wealth, Wellness, & Life Mastery | Transformational Speaking & Coaching. We go over his past roles as an educator to financial advisors looking to change their process. We talk on a variety of subjects from keeping advice simple to keeping the c…

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Private Equity to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition with Niklas James 35:41

2M ago35:41

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Niklas James, who shares his journey from Norway to the U.S., where he began his career at Bain & Co., gaining valuable experience in the private equity due diligence process. After several years in finance, Niklas pursued his MBA at Harvard Bus…

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#13 | Season Finale: Rob Simonsen aces the box office 52:14

2M ago52:14

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In Score’s season 5 finale, composer Rob Simonsen talks about having the #1 and #2 films in the world on the same weekend (DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE; IT ENDS WITH US), and how one film led to the other being done inside of one month — the biggest time crunch he’s ever had. Plus, what is was like working with Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively, poking fun at…

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Doubling Revenue in 3 Years After an Accounting Business Acquisition with Chris Williams 36:42

3M ago36:42

36:42

In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Chris Williams from System Six, delving into his journey of entrepreneurship through acquisition. Chris shares his insightful experience in identifying and acquiring his first business, an accounting firm, and the myriad challenges he overcame i…

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The Strategy Behind SBA and Private Credit Lending with Darren Palestine 38:43

4M ago38:43

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew & Feras Moussa sit down with Darren Palestine from Commercial Finance Partners to discuss the intricacies of SBA and middle market lending. Darren shares his extensive knowledge and experience, offering valuable insights for both borrowers and industry professionals. The discussion c…

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Building, Managing, and Flipping Online Sites with Marc Andre 31:25

4M ago31:25

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Marc Andre, who transitioned from being an auditor at a finance company to building, growing, and selling an online business. Marc shares how he discovered his passion through a side hustle aimed at making some extra money. Marc explores the pro…

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For Advisor By Advisors - Interview with Todd Fosnow, Wealth Management Specialist, The Infinity Group, Raymond James - What is it Like for an Employee Advisor to Switch Channels in their Own Firm and ... 20:30

4M ago20:30

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In this episode we talk with Todd Fosnow, Wealth Management Specialist, The Infinity Group, Raymond James. We discussed why advisors make the move from the employee side of the business to the independent side. With many firms offering multiple platforms, the ability to move from one to the other can make a lot of sense. We also discussed how Todd …

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Using Data to Value your Business with Alexis Grant 35:35

4M ago35:35

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Alexis Grant, an entrepreneur with two successful exits and founder of a company that helps sellers learn more about their businesses and position them for an exit. Alexis discusses how data adds value in positioning a business and crafting an o…

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#12 | Andrea Datzman on scoring a film about emotion 56:57

4M ago56:57

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Breakout composer Andrea Datzman (INSIDE OUT 2) talks about her initial rejection from film scoring industry, and what led her to persevere. How her struggle with Lyme disease threatened to upend her initial breakthrough with Michael Giacchino on INSIDE OUT, and led to a surprising new revelation about her own brain and neuropsychology. She also di…

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For Advisor By Advisors - Interview with Paul G. McManus, Book Author, and Founder of MCMF Publishing - Does Writing Books Help Financial Advisors Gain Clients? Only if Marketed Correctly! 23:27

4M ago23:27

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In this episode, we speak with Paul G. McManus, Book Author, and Founder of MCMF Publishing. We went over how books can be a marketing concept that financial advisors should consider. Also, how to use the book to market to the segment you want to attract. We also spent some time going over how to use LinkedIn effectivity to market yourself and get …

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Journey from Tech to Acquiring her First Company with Tato Corcoran 42:40

5M ago42:40

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Tato Corcoran, an entrepreneur with a real estate portfolio and a manufacturing business. Tato discusses her journey of running her first business after a long career in the tech industry in Silicon Valley. In her quest to replace a tech industr…

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Bonus | Andrew Gordon Macpherson scores real drama of scripted pro-wrestling 41:12

4M ago41:12

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In this bonus interview episode, Andrew Gordon Macpherson talks about his music and TV editing skills leading to his career scoring video games and television documentaries, including the hit Vice series DARK SIDE OF THE RING, and WHO KILLED WCW?, produced by Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. How the world of professional wrestling drama created a canvas …

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How to Buy & Grow SaaS Companies with Kevin McArdle 42:10

5M ago42:10

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Kevin McArdle, co-founder and CEO of Big Band Software. Kevin Shares his incredible journey from CP of Sales at Cerner to acquiring and operating over 50 SaaS companies. After a stint teaching high school math, Kevin landed his first tech job at…

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From Corporate to Catering Weddings: Navigating Entrepreneurship with Nick Patrick 39:04

5M ago39:04

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In this episode, we welcomed Nick Patrick, the Managing Partner at Coda Capital, to discuss his journey from corporate America to purchasing his first business, a catering and wedding venture. The conversation delved into the nuances of transitioning from buyer to seller, exploring the ecosystem, pros, and cons of the catering industry. This episod…

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#11 | Andrew Lockington on building momentum 1:06:10

5M ago1:06:10

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Composer Andrew Lockington (ATLAS, MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN) joins SCORE to talk about Toronto, working with and under the tutelage of fellow Canadian Mychael Danna after wanting to start a rock band, and how his interest in orchestration led to his composing breakthroughs. Plus, working with Jennifer Lopez, creating “suites” of music, what makes temps s…

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"Think Bigger" with Glamping Innovator and Founder of Under Canvas - Sarah Dusek 51:38

5M ago51:38

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, we talk with Sarah Dusek, entrepreneur and author of Thinking Bigger. Sarah’s mission is to inspire women to generate wealth and enter male-dominated spaces, with her book serving as a guide for business growth. Sarah transitioned from nonprofit work to founding Under Canvas, a successful glamping compa…

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For Advisor By Advisors - Interview Bob Alger, Branch Manager and Financial Advisor, Alger Financial, Raymond James - Do You Work with Who You Enjoy Working With? How one Advisor is Finding Growth! 24:33

5M ago24:33

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In this episode, we chat with Bob Alger, Branch Manager and Financial Advisor, Alger Financial, Raymond James. We speak on a variety of things like why to leave Edward Jones. Also, why choose Raymond James for Independence? Bob also spoke to us from his journey as a brand new advisor to one who is producing over 3 million in revenue. Hope you enjoy…

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Buy then Build with Walker Deibel 42:29

6M ago42:29

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa have their first in-person interview with Walker Deibel, author of "Buy Then Build" and Co-Founder of Acquisition Lab. Walker shares the inspiration behind his book, which aims to teach and educate individuals on how to purchase their first business. He reflects on h…

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#10 | Christophe Beck might be listening to your podcast 59:04

6M ago59:04

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We catch up with composer extraordinaire Christophe Beck (UNFROSTED, ROAD HOUSE) for the first time in six years! Christophe shares how early piano lessons led to dreams of making his own album (now in the works). Plus, how years leading a composer team on major films refreshed his love of teaching and sharing, his creative rapport with director Do…

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For Advisors By Advisors Interview with David Ogman, Wealth Advisor, Fortuna Wealth - Pros and Cons of Opening your Own Office vs. Joining a Turnkey Model 24:20

6M ago24:20

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In this episode, we speak with David Ogman, Wealth Advisor with Fortuna Wealth. We speak about many issues including making the switch from Financial Advisor to Banker and then taking the big step back to Financial Advisor. We also spoke about why an advisor that considers themselves a “rainmaker” might be better off joining an existing office whil…

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Homeless to 8 Figures - Grinding Your Way to Education and Acquisitions 51:55

6M ago51:55

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Bakari Akil, founder of Graves Hall Capital. Bakari shares his inspiring journey from initially knowing nothing about M&A to successfully acquiring two $30 million businesses and teaching Cornell MBA candidates about entrepreneurship through acq…

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Evolving from a Single Acquisition to Tsetserra Growth Partners with Malcolm Peace 44:26

6M ago44:26

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Join hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa on the M&A Launchpad Podcast for a riveting discussion with Malcolm Peace, founder of Tsetserra Growth Partners. Malcolm shares essential insights into scaling businesses and integrating sales and marketing strategies. Reflecting on his acquisition journey, he emphasizes understanding sellers' mindsets and …

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From Starting a Digital Agency to Selling & Advising on M&A Transactions with Randy Woods 44:57

6M ago44:57

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In this episode, Randy Woods shares the journey of founding and selling his tech company, Non-Linear, spanning two decades of growth aligned with the internet's evolution. Randy identified top talent and strategically sold the company when the timing was optimal, ensuring a favorable outcome for employees. He provides practical advice for prospecti…

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Raising $800k in 5 Weeks For A Solo Acquisition with Kevin Bibelhausen 49:10

6M ago49:10

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa delve into Kevin Bibelhausen's journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, focusing on his transition, business acquisition, and operational strategies. Kevin shares his shift motivated by autonomy and the allure of entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance …

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Growing & Exiting a Logistics Company Powered by EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System) with Jay B Sauceda 51:14

6M ago51:14

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In this insightful episode, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Jay B Sauceda to explore the journey of running a logistics business and achieving a successful exit. Jay B's expertise shines as he shares invaluable insights into the challenges and opportunities within the industry. The conversation begins with Jay B recounting his journe…

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Searching and Acquiring an Ice Cream Business with Shawn Allard 43:51

7M ago43:51

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In this episode, our guest Shawn Allard shares his recent experience acquiring Novel Ice Cream in Phoenix, AZ. Despite initial reservations about entering the food & beverage industry, Shawn's journey illustrates the value of seizing lucrative opportunities and approaching each business on its individual merits. In this podcast episode, we discuss:…

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Serial Exits With Vimeo, College Humor, TeePublic, and More with Josh Abramson 1:02:34

7M ago1:02:34

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We’re honored to interview legendary American Entrepreneur Josh Abramson on today’s episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast. Josh Abramson is the Founder of Vimeo, CollegeHumor.com, BustedTees, and TeePublic. In this podcast episode, we discuss: Structuring deals when selling to a public company and risks to avoid Weighing decisions on when to sell Ne…

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#9 | Chris Benstead is a gentleman of all trades 44:06

7M ago44:06

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Composer Chris Benstead talks about being Guy Ritchies’ musical maestro on multiple projects, including THE GENTLEMEN on Netflix and THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE. How his musical education led him into music mixing and eventually working in the “sound” departments on major projects, before his work with Patrick Doyle, Steven Price, Alan Me…

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How a Searcher Acquired his Green Energy Company with Chandler Reed 47:47

7M ago47:47

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In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Chandler Reed, the Owner and CEO of Get Green NOI, a prominent commercial green energy contractor. This episode is a testament to the power of embracing unforeseen opportunities and navigating the uncharted terrain of entrepreneurship. In this podcast episode, we discuss: Navigating distressed…

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M&A For Dummies Author and Investment Banker - Bill Snow 47:38

7M ago47:38

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In this episode, we sit down with Bill Snow, a seasoned lower middle market M&A investment banker, to explore the intricate world of mergers and acquisitions. Bill's wealth of knowledge and experience shines through as he guides us through the three key phases of the deal process: Search, Finance, and Negotiation. He emphasizes the importance of st…

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Leaving Tech to Buy Two Businesses at Once with Mike Okhravi 48:49

7M ago48:49

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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, we delve into the journey of Mike Okhravi, a first-time acquirer who courageously ventured into the world of ETA. Departing from his corporate role in the tech industry, Mike embraced the challenge of business ownership by successfully acquiring two small businesses – an epoxy coating enterprise and a t…

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#8 | Rudy Mancuso has the Música in him 58:44

7M ago58:44

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YouTuber Rudy Mancuso has been following SCORE for years, as a musician and composer in his own right. He joins Kenny Holmes and Matt Schrader to discuss his breakout hit film from SxSW ‘MÚSICA’ out now on Prime Video — a semi-autobiographic film, years in the making, that pushes musical possibilities to refreshingly brilliant musical storytelling.…

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