show episodes
 
Artwork

1
Star Mountain Capital

Star Mountain Capital

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Founded in 2010, Star Mountain Capital is a specialized investment firm focused on the large and fragmented North American lower middle-market. Star Mountain manages ~$4 billion of AUM (committed capital including debt facilities as of 2/29/24) through customized and commingled funds for some of the world’s most sophisticated investors, including individuals, family offices, insurance companies, wealth managers, endowments / foundations and pension plans. Star Mountain’s specialty is helping ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork
 
Kurt Wehrle is a Chicago-based enterprising worldwide business pioneer with 20+ long periods of assorted and progressive P&L management in top-notch Biopharma, Medical Device, and Diagnostic organizations. Kurt Wehrle has a demonstrated history of creating multi-layered worldwide systems, building frameworks, changing business, extending topographies, and creating on the web capacities to essentially expand income and EBITDA.
  continue reading
 
Buying a business is an amazing path for many successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to buy a business from the entrepreneurs who have already done it. 2x per week: stories, insights, & valuable advice about acquisition entrepreneurship. Hosted by Will Smith, who is on his own path to acquire a business. Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquiringMinds Sign up for episode summaries at: https://acquiringminds.co
  continue reading
 
This talk show is about the next big thing in value creation. It is for fund managers and corporate leadership investigating smart digital transformation for their companies, and for service providers, subject matter experts and vendors wanting to broaden their digital skills. Although the show’s focused on value creation in the context of private equity, it’s sector agnostic and can get pretty geeky, digging into IoT, data science (analytics & ML) and other high technology. At a high level, ...
  continue reading
 
Sparking Success with Aaron Opalewski. Aaron brings you conversations that spark innovation, cultivate leadership skills, and pave the way for your business success. In each episode, we delve into the dynamic world of business and leadership, exploring strategies, insights, and success stories that fuel your professional journey.
  continue reading
 
Buying a business is a blend of process, timing, and luck. A few times a week Ryan Condie shares the deals he’s looking at in a short form podcast. Listen in on updates from investors and bankers. Whether you’re buying a business to own and operate or building up your passive income, you’ll learn what to focus on and what to avoid during acquisition.
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Stocks-in-Depth

Bill Baker, CFA

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly
 
Stocks-in-Depth thoroughly examines the fundamentals of reasonably valued high-quality small and mid-cap growth companies. It is produced by GARP Research, a provider of equity research to institutions including many of the most well-known fund managers for over 20 years. GARP is known for its granular modelling of business lines and in-depth assessment of competition and served markets. Stocks-in-Depth searches for value and growth by researching stocks that may be out of favor, or where a ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
The Cash Flow Contractor

Khalil Benalioulhaj & Martin Holland

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Weekly
 
If you’re like most contractors we know, then you started your business because you’re passionate about and great at your craft. You also wanted to be your own boss. Owning a business has a lot of advantages, but also a lot of challenges. We started this podcast to talk about things that matter to you as an owner, like business fundamentals, sales processes, marketing, leadership, and much more. Armed with knowledge, you’ll be able to reach your goals, whether that’s growth, getting your sho ...
  continue reading
 
Artwork

1
Builders Build

Builders Build

Unsubscribe
Unsubscribe
Monthly+
 
A podcast about building businesses, products and interesting lives from Colin Landforce (@landforce), Oren Schauble (@orenmeetsworld) and James Camp (@jamesoncamp). Formerly known as Tab Talk.
  continue reading
 
Monetizing your Business is a podcast for business owners seeking capital to stay and grow or maximizing value when it’s time to sell and go. Your host, Walt Lipski shares over 30 years of real life deal experiences and strategies from helping business owners create the liquidity they need for: making an acquisition, taking a large dividend for personal financial diversification, buying out a partner and much more all while keeping majority control of their business or maximizing their proce ...
  continue reading
 
Expert on Startups, Ross Blankenship - Describes the Best Founders, Entrepreneurs, and How to Invest in Startups https://www.udemy.com/user/ross-blankenship/ and create successful companies with business strategies, financial investing tips and advice, and management lessons. The Startup Hunt is dedicated to helping investors find the latest, hottest, and fastest-growing startups in which they can invest. Our angel investing and venture capital experts help you better understand business, fi ...
  continue reading
 
Loading …
show series
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In this episode, Michael, Heather, and Mills dive into the details of a fascinating DEI business making a $600k EBITDA. We explore the potential and challenges of acquiring this unique business, offering insights into its high value and the intricacies of managing a niche publication. Check out the listing he…
  continue reading
 
Register here for the webinar, The DO's & DON'Ts of the LOI (legal office hours) https://bit.ly/4538koZ Stephen Quindlen & Paul Westhart have found powerful multipliers that could yield huge returns in an unlikely industry. Topics in Stephen and Paul’s interview: Acquiring auto repair shops Retaining talent by adding employee benefits Fleet vs. pas…
  continue reading
 
Did you know that improving your company’s EBITDA can significantly boost your business’s value? Join us as we dive deep into why EBITDA is the magic number in business valuation and profitability analysis. Tune in! Time Stamps 00:15 - Episode Intro 01:43 - The Evolution of a Business Owner's Mindset 03:19 - Understanding the Value of EBITDA 04:05 …
  continue reading
 
Maintaining a unified vision within a company can be challenging, especially with silos in the way. Listen in as we discuss how to identify and dismantle these silos to enhance teamwork and streamline operations. Time Stamps 00:36 - Episode Intro 01:16 - Tales from the Grain 04:15 - Defining Business Silos 05:54 - Examples of Silos in Business 07:4…
  continue reading
 
Elliott Edge started as a searcher looking or a single business, then pivoted to a roll-up. He's 7 acquisitions in. Topics in Elliot’s interview: His philosophy on submitting LOI’s Acquiring a managed service provider amidst Covid His wife’s role in the acquisition Value of an MBA in acquiring a business Quickly going remote when Covid hit Building…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Jenna Barron, news editor of SD Times, interviews Andrew Tunall, head of product at Embrace, a mobile observability company. They talk about: What it takes to get mobile observability right The challenges companies might face when trying to get observability into mobile apps OpenTelemetry's role in mobile observability Access Embra…
  continue reading
 
On this episode of Inspired Or Acquired we have the Eversite founders. Joe Benson and Rob Benson have been in digital marketing for +15 years. They're created Eversite, which is a fast growing 'website as a service subscription' that has happy customers, recurring revenue and great margin. As they keep growing it becomes an ideal target for busines…
  continue reading
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In this episode, we review an R&D tax credit business in Idaho for sale at $6.5 million with Andrew Gazdecki from acquire.com as a special guest. The business makes $3 million profit each year. We discuss how it makes money, possible risks, and how to finance the purchase. Everyone thinks it's a good buy beca…
  continue reading
 
Star Mountain Capital Founder & CEO, Brett Hickey, sits down with former Chief Investment Officer of the Employees Retirement System of Texas to discuss how the lower middle-market can be a good complement to a portfolio.Founded in 2010, Star Mountain is a specialized U.S. lower middle-market asset management firm focused on two investment strategi…
  continue reading
 
Register here for the webinar, The DO's & DON'Ts of the LOI (legal office hours) https://bit.ly/3VeWF1B Matt Pohl & his wife bought a small welding business with extreme key person risk. They 4x'd the business in 2 years. Topics in Matt’s interview: Starting, growing and selling his own business Acquiring a welding business with his wife Learning h…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Aaron shares four top lessons he has learned throughout his career that he believes will be helpful for other entrepreneurs and business leaders. The first lesson is to focus on the fundamentals and control the controllable aspects of your work. The second lesson is to collaborate with others in your industry, even if they are cons…
  continue reading
 
Struggling with job pricing? Find out why understanding the difference between markup and margin is crucial for your profitability. Tune in! Time Stamps 00:16 - Storm Season in Oklahoma 03:19 - Understanding Markup: Strategies and Common Pitfalls 06:38 - The Importance of Accurate Job Costing 20:10 - Understanding Markup vs. Margin 22:32 - Intentio…
  continue reading
 
Register here for the webinar, The DO's & DON'Ts of the LOI (legal office hours) https://bit.ly/3yCQaOw Despite having no experience in manufacturing, Jens Grudno jumped when he heard about a failing straight-razor business. Topics in Jens’s interview: Buying a bankrupt razor manufacturer Embracing risk in German business culture Cleaning out and m…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, SD Times news editor Jenna Barron interviews Phillip Carter, principal product manager for Honeycomb's AI offerings. Key talking points: Experienced developers will derive greater value from these tools than newer devs Testing is one area where they're really helpful for devs regardless of experience level Getting past the hype of …
  continue reading
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In this episode, Mills and Bill discuss an interesting e-commerce deal for sale involving an automotive and travel brand that focuses on camper vans. The business is doing well, with lots of traffic to its website and a high average order value with impressive figures like $6.4 million in revenue and $1.2 mil…
  continue reading
 
Josh Hall successfully sold a web design agency in 2020. Since then he's been creating podcasts, courses and community to help other web designers grow their business. Clint gives a valuation, and we look ahead at a 5 year forecast. We also discuss his pivot in the last year to a paid community model and the decision to create the Web Designer Pro …
  continue reading
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In today’s episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Mills, Bill, and Heather take a deep dive into a quirky business, a custom aquarium manufacturing company out of Atlanta. They discuss how this unique shop pulls in over half a million in revenue by crafting bespoke aquariums for luxury homes and businesses. Also,…
  continue reading
 
On todays episode Aaron and Ej delve into the strategic decision to give away 960 pizzas and the business implications behind it. It explores the concept of customer lifetime value, community engagement, and the importance of long-term business outlook. The discussion also touches on the significance of financial stability and the impact of generos…
  continue reading
 
Ever wonder why your business processes lead to stress and bottlenecks? We break down how process mapping can streamline operations and free up more time for you. Tune in! Time Stamps 00:33 - Understanding Process Mapping 09:07 - Utilizing Software to Streamline Processes 10:59 - Dos & Don'ts When Creating Process Maps 13:48 - The Importance of Cle…
  continue reading
 
Matt Drndak bought a parts business with a plan to grow it. It worked — he's doubled earnings. But it's taken patience. Topics in Matt’s interview: Losing everything in the Great Recession His experience in franchises Buying an online store for construction equipment parts Leveraging service to stand out from competitors Determining the value of th…
  continue reading
 
Nathan has coached leaders from Google to DoorDash to P&G in mastering the inner game. The inner game is critical for all entrepreneurs, executives, parents, and basically all humans. He started at Lehman Brothers where I had a front-row seat to the largest bankruptcy in history. Podcast Nuggies Developing a Clear Vision Daily Routines and Practice…
  continue reading
 
*This episode sponsored by Broadcom* In this episode, SD Times Editor in Chief David Rubinstein talks to Laureen Knudsen, chief transformation officer at Broadcom. They recap Broadcom's 2024 VSM Summit and look forward to what's coming next year. To access the summit on-demand: https://enterprise-software.broadcom.com/vsm-virtual-summit-2024-on-dem…
  continue reading
 
Summary from Webflow: The first business Colin King bought was tiny & unpleasant but also the crucial first step to buying more & better ones. Topics in Colin’s interview: Finding his first business (and business partner) on Craigslist Delivering auto parts in the middle of the night Buying a turnaround silk florals business When his clothing busin…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Aaron and EJ discuss the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in leadership. Aaron shares his personal journey of developing EQ over the years and how it has impacted his leadership style. They emphasize the need for leaders to evolve and grow in their EQ as their team and responsibilities expand. They also discuss the balance…
  continue reading
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In this episode we make a pause to we celebrate our 300th show. We get nostalgic, reflecting on the journey from our rough first podcast to now, with a higher quality production. We dive into some cool business talks, share laughs over memorable moments, and discuss insights from our listeners. It’s a chill s…
  continue reading
 
Cody Agee thought food testing would be a good recession-resistant business to buy. 2 weeks later, one listed for sale. Topics in Cody interview: Bypassing business school Cashing out his 401(k) without using ROBS Buying a food safety and testing lab The moat of licensing requirements His advantage over much larger competitors Adjusting purchase pr…
  continue reading
 
While we largely talk about AI's impact on software development here at SD Times, the reality is that AI will impact nearly every discipline, from business to finance to education to journalism. The University of Maryland recently launched Artificial Intelligence Interdisciplinary Institute at Maryland (AIM) as a collaborative hub for AI research a…
  continue reading
 
Russ discusses how to use a combination of options strategies to simulate the risk & return graph of a stock. He also discusses the wrinkle he adds to the core strategy to cut off the downside below a certain percentage. He also gives an example. You can use this strategy to simulate multiple stocks as well in a portfolio. Don’t Forget to subscribe…
  continue reading
 
Bryant Suellentrop has quickly built a great recruiting agency, Elevate and Delegate, for US companies to hire team members in the Philippines. Clint Fiore gives a valuation for his company, and Bryant discusses the possibility of selling part of his company. Plus we chat about the recent news of another agency Support Shepherd selling and the futu…
  continue reading
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Heather, and Mills get into a preschool and daycare business up for sale in LA with an asking price of $1.4 million. They discuss everything from its stellar reputation to the real challenges of daycare management, like licensing, labor markets, and what it really ta…
  continue reading
 
Jeff Homer bought a small local music school as a fun side hustle. It turned out to be the opportunity of a lifetime. Topics in Jeff interview: Switching from high finance to music schools Buying his first music school as a side project Raising growth equity after first 2 acquisitions Acquiring a music school every month Artists’ negative predispos…
  continue reading
 
We have a lot of new listeners. I dive into my background, a few business stories that shaped and how I changed my career path every few years.I still continue to reinvent my career every 2 years. I'm sure you do too. Ampleo: The Go-To Source for Financial Due Diligence https://lp.ampleo.com/transaction-advisory Need more help in your search? Consu…
  continue reading
 
Summary In this episode, Aaron Opalewski and EJ Swanson discuss the art of negotiation in recruitment. They emphasize the importance of understanding the needs and desires of both the client and the candidate in order to make the best match. They highlight the value of thorough communication and preparation in the negotiation process. They also str…
  continue reading
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, and Heather review a Florida-based service business deal generating $12M in revenue from well drilling, pest control, and lawn care. With $2.4M EBITDA and the inclusion of $1M real estate. Heather also gave us great insights about the potential complex…
  continue reading
 
Jarett Berke told his intermediary "no restaurants" but changed his tune when he saw what a great business Lou's was. Topics in Jarett’s interview: Finding a business through an accountant Why restaurants are a tough business Comparing military service to running a restaurant Buying a restaurant with exceptional margins Learning every job in the re…
  continue reading
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, we dive into a pest control e-commerce deal. Michael, Bill, and Mills unpack everything about this eco-friendly mosquito zapper business, from its $2 million asking price to the risks of banking everything on one popular product. It’s real talk on what it's like to r…
  continue reading
 
Scott Walton bought 2 barely-profitable blue collar companies, changed the culture, unlocked growth & hired a president. Topics in Scott’s interview: Acquiring with a partner Solving their recruitment problem Doubling revenue in 18 months His 3-step LOI strategy Incentivizing good customer service Improving their company culture Challenges after ac…
  continue reading
 
Reid Tileston has 15 years of successful, on-the-ground entrepreneurial business ownership experience; acquiring, opening, growing, and selling four companies from franchises to dirty work. He's also an endurance athlete – ultramarathons, an Ironman, mountaineering, open-water swims, competitive stair climbing. He one-time climbed the highest stair…
  continue reading
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In this episode, we found a South Carolina-based steel fabrication company business for sale. Making $12.5 million in revenue and a cash flow of $1.6 million. We then talked about company's potential for expansion, its reliance on cyclical construction projects, and the crucial role of relationships with gene…
  continue reading
 
Could you be facing $500 daily penalties and not even know it? Find out how you can safeguard your business against these potential fines in this episode with Mark Robertson. You don’t want to miss this! Time Stamps 00:35 - Episode & Guest Intro 01:44 - Understanding Beneficial Ownership Information Report 08:02 - Understanding Exemptions and Requi…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Aaron Opalewski and EJ Swanson discuss the importance of stepping away from work to avoid burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance. They share their personal experiences and insights on when and how to take time off, especially for business owners and leaders. They emphasize the need for intentional time management and bein…
  continue reading
 
4 acquisitions, 3 years after the first deal, and 2 dishonest sellers before Chandra Rao went full-time in his holdco. Topics in Chandra’s interview: Learning from due diligence mistakes Losing $300k in the first year Challenges with payment terms and working capital True value of a seller note One of his partners embezzled from the companyFppp Cho…
  continue reading
 
In this episode, Jenna Barron, news editor of SD Times, is joined by Gina Tran, director of product for Bitwarden. They talk about the ever growing problem of secrets getting leaked into production, and why it happens. They also talk about how to prevent this problem and what improvements she has seen in secrets management practices over the last c…
  continue reading
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, and Heather get a SaaS business for sale in Poland, specializing in conversion rate optimization for e-commerce sites. This one-person operation shows a 12-month revenue of $388,000 and a profit of $324,000. We discussed the potential growth strategies…
  continue reading
 
Zach Smith bought a 30-year-old membership business that connects patients with dentists to return it to former glory. Topics in Zach’s interview: His exit from Uber Difficulty of starting a marketplace business When spreadsheets meet reality Buying a shrinking business Going with a stock sale instead of asset sale Current problems with dental insu…
  continue reading
 
Two businesses I like. Do your own research. :) Landscape Business Owner Retiring - Utah https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/landscape-business-owner-retiring/2200701/ #1 Indoor Shooting Range & Gun Store in growing Eastern PA! https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/PENDING-1-Indoor-Shooting-Range-and-Gun-Store-in-growing-Easte…
  continue reading
 
Let us know if you enjoyed this episode In this episode of Acquisitions Anonymous, Michael, Bill, and Heather get a business deal involving a seven-year-old blue-collar workwear brand that's booming thanks to its new TikTok shop. They talk about how selling things on social media, like TikTok, can be really hit or miss and discuss intellectual prop…
  continue reading
 
Loading …

Quick Reference Guide