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Welcome to How2Exit, the premier podcast for entrepreneurs, advisors, and everyone in between who wants to dive deep into the world of buying, growing, and selling small businesses valued below $20 million. Our mission is to equip you with the insights and strategies you need to succeed in the small business M&A space. Join us as we talk to the best in the industry and explore the full process of buying, growing, and selling businesses. You'll gain invaluable knowledge from interviews with s ...
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/nt8joaIOv5s About the Guest(s): Connor Pera is an accomplished acquisition entrepreneur specializing in commercial printing services. After earning his business degree from Penn State and an MBA from Chicago, Connor worked in financial services and marketing before venturing into entrepreneurship. He currently runs "The…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/pVdjC2400Bk About the Guest(s): Morli Desai is an accomplished entrepreneur and the founder of Amaira Natural Skincare. With an MBA from Wharton and a diverse background that includes working on Wall Street and with Medtronic, Morli embodies a rich blend of analytical prowess and marketing expertise. Influenced by her m…
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This week on the Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recap a solid week on the recruiting trail for football that still begs to wonder if Ohio State will continue to develop its three-star prospects to the fullest extent possible across all positions. The duo also discuss a pending NCAA vote to allow an unlimited number of coaching staff and examine …
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Hank and John Green began influencing online viewing long before we tied the word influencer to social media, launching their Vlogbrothers YouTube channel on Jan. 1, 2007, 17 years, 3.77 million subscribers and almost a billion views ago. Three years later, the brothers founded VidCon, the first and largest global gathering of YouTubers, growing si…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/2Tbjl960u4E About the Guest(s): Martin Bispels is an experienced entrepreneur and marketing expert with a background in e-commerce, sales, and business development. Starting at QVC in TV production and sales, he developed a strong understanding of consumer behavior. He later founded a consulting firm and acquired Upper …
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/ZOvf5bIg6BE About the Guest(s): Caroline Chapdelaine is the CEO and Co-Founder of North Star Photonics, a company specialized in defense manufacturing technology, specifically focusing on photonics and fiber optic gyroscopes. With a rich background in military intelligence as an officer in the U.S. Army, Caroline has ex…
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This week on the Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George explore the developments surrounding the Big 12's attempts to rebrand itself under the guise of a sponsor, and how this sets a precedent for selling out across college football moving forward. The duo also congratulate Neal Shipley on another low amateur performance at a major before relaying the s…
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(RE-UPLOADED) Watch Here: https://youtu.be/f7lSzU7s13k About the Guest(s): Roger Best is a seasoned professional with a diverse background spanning mechanical engineering, law, and private equity. He has a rich history working with prominent organizations like BP, Honeywell, and General Motors, managing complex engineering and construction projects…
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At the age of 49 — three decades removed from an FBI drug bust that sent him to prison, and 24 years into his career as an ex-con turned stand-up comedian — Ali Siddiq was still seeking his big break in show business. His debut special, It’s Bigger Than These Bars, found him back in a Texas jail performing for inmates, but it came and went on Comed…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/7yv4lBmHPqg About the Guest(s): Paul Neal is a seasoned financial strategist and real estate finance expert with a background in engineering. Since 1998, Paul has built and sold multiple companies, establishing his presence in the commercial real estate finance space. He is the author of "Unlease Your Business: Unlock W…
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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George celebrate the latest recruiting success for Tim Walton and Ohio State football in the form of four-star safety Faheem Delane before discussing the impending sale of August football camp tickets to the public. The duo also explore Ryan Day's recent comments on revenue sharing and preser…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/Fp0i_V5iyU0 About the Guest(s): Michael Mufson is a seasoned investment banker with a career spanning several decades. He started working for a U.S. Senator before transitioning to Ernst and Young in their consulting group. Holding a CPA and an MBA from George Washington University, Michael has been key in underwriting …
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/BC2JA35P67s About the Guest(s): Shane Ehrsam, a seasoned business operator specializing in B2B mergers and acquisitions, began his career in entrepreneurial management. After eleven years in an industrial uniform company, he pivoted to business ownership in 2021 by acquiring a three-location trailer dealership in Dallas…
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On this week's Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George examine the recent developments around sponsorship logos coming soon to FBS fields and jerseys before engaging in a discussion on the seeming lack of great college football movies for fans to enjoy. The duo also discuss Braxton Miller's forthcoming induction into the Ohio State Hall of Fame and offer…
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Disclaimer: Objective, Investment Banking & Valuation (“Objective”) is a leading investment banking and valuation firm that services middle market companies in select industries of focus: Business Services, Consumer, Healthcare Tech & Services, Life Sciences Services & Tech, Manufacturing & Distribution, and Technology. Within our industries of foc…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/2ggutbZru4M About the Guest(s): Nathan Lenahan is an experienced entrepreneur and former military professional. After serving in the army for six years, including multiple tours in Iraq, Nathan pursued a career in real estate investing and obtained an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. He has since started and …
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This week on The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George have a sweeping discussion on the recent settlement the NCAA agreed to that paves the way for schools to start paying its college athletes via revenue sharing. The duo examine how fans should feel about this change given the current leverage players have with the transfer portal and also the likely…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/WxboHZiZZwc About the Guest(s): George Moulos is an entrepreneur and the founder of Ecommerce Brokers, a company specializing in buying and selling online businesses, especially within the e-commerce, agency, and SaaS spaces. With a background that ranges from starting businesses at a young age—including Facebook groups…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/GOlqbiQ_w9E About the Guest(s): David Lynch is an entrepreneur from the UK who started a business in the healthcare sector. He began his journey by selling mobility and disability products from his spare room. Over the course of 11 years, he grew the business to achieve eight-figure revenue and successfully sold it to a…
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This week on the Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George do a deep dive on the first trailer released for EA Sports College Football 25, the jabs it takes at Ohio State, and why Buckeye fans should temper their expectations for any new NCAA football video game in the modern era. The duo also discuss Fanatics filing a lawsuit against Marvin Harrison Jr. a…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/bAiRz22YEBs About the Guest(s): David Barnett is an experienced entrepreneur, consultant, author, and educator in buying, selling, and financing small and medium-sized businesses. With a background in sales and business education, he owned a business broker office before moving into banking. Since 2015, he has provided …
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/h0j-pszDqAM About the Guest(s): Ujwal Velagapudi is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in mergers and acquisitions, real estate investments, and a vast array of business ventures across multiple industries. Hailing from Detroit, Ujwal began his investment journey with a striking purchase in the city's real e…
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On this week's Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George ponder the potential for Ohio State to platoon TreVeyon Henderson alongside Quinshon Judkins at running back given recent attempts at similar experiments in the Buckeye backfield. The duo also discuss whether or not The Game always needs to kickoff at noon before welcoming Missouri State to the FBS r…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/EWiuR9dzyVM About the Guest(s): Carl Allen, a seasoned M&A professional with over 30 years of experience, began his career in investment banking at 21 with Bank of America. He's worked with industry giants like GE and Hewlett Packard, and boasts a background in private equity. Holding degrees in civil engineering and an…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/sAqVSmrl9K4 About the Guest(s): Christopher Wick, a seasoned entrepreneur and acquisitions expert at only 35, has closed an impressive 32 deals. Beginning his career in marketing and social media consulting, Wick helps businesses harness platforms for growth. Inspired by Richard Branson and Warren Buffett, he transition…
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About the Guest(s): Nathan Hirsch, a seasoned entrepreneur, excels in online businesses, strategic growth, and operations. Co-founding FreeeUp, a freelancer marketplace successfully exited in 2019, he's adept at acquiring top talent through optimized hiring. His latest ventures include Outsource School, educating on virtual team management, and Eco…
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On this week's Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George examine the all-time terrible commencement address given by Chris Pan at Ohio State's graduation ceremony last weekend. The duo also react to all five Buckeye quarterbacks spurning the transfer portal before turning their attention to Mike Conley winning NBA Teammate of the Year.…
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Zoë Coombs Marr is an Australian comedian who won Best Newcomer at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2012, then returned four years later to win Best Show in Melbourne and receive a Best Show nomination in Edinburgh in 2016 for Trigger Warning, which she performed in drag character as a misogynistic male comedian named Dave. Coombs Mar…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/_vP2-ZqR6RE About the Guest(s): Dan Taylor is an experienced professional specializing in real estate strategies that set him apart from conventional practices. At the age of 58, he brings a wealth of knowledge in mergers, acquisitions, and business ownership, blending his passion for deal-making with real-life experien…
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Janine Harouni is a Staten Island native who began her stand-up comedy career in earnest only after moving to London, England, in 2012. Harouni experienced her first viral success as one-third of a sketch group called Muriel whose YouTube fame prompted deals with both the BBC and Quibi, and she’s also appeared onscreen in a recurring role on ITV’s …
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/TsR70CCiXjE About the Guest(s): Matt Bodnar, a rising star in mergers and acquisitions, has a diverse background that spans from Goldman Sachs to entrepreneurship. After purchasing his first IT service business post-college, he honed his deal-making skills, culminating in the establishment of his holding company, Eidolo…
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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, former Buckeye receiver Chris Fields joins the show to discuss the notorious 2012 Purdue game, the current state of NIL in college football, and the Field House Fairway Fore Hope charity golf outing in June. Johnny and George then recap the NFL Draft before examining the latest developments in the trans…
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Today's Primary Sponsor is Snowball - www.Snowballclub.com - A private community of entrepreneurial investors helping each other. About the Guest(s): Brandon Knowlden is an entrepreneur with a rich background in both the advertising industry and the world of manufacturing. He kicked off his career at the early age of 13, working in his father's man…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/hebyR7iJjdE About the Guest(s): Justin Harris is a seasoned M&A expert, specializing in website and e-commerce acquisitions. With diverse experience spanning nonprofit work, a major security firm, and entrepreneurial ventures in software and leadership development, he offers a distinctive blend of business acumen and in…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/esaYQ-iAwjo About the Guest(s): Tina Bradley is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in various business ventures, starting from her entrepreneurial journey at the age of nine. With hands-on experience in multi-level marketing, building an animal charity, and running approximately 200 monetized websites, Tina'…
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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George navigate the news of Felix Okpara's transfer after Aaron Bradshaw's arrival relative to Jake Diebler's roster building and retention in his first offseason as OSU head coach. The duo also explore the latest news surrounding stocks of various Buckeyes ahead of Thursday's NFL Draft befor…
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Dave Merheje is an award-winning Canadian stand-up comedian and actor who co-starred in the Hulu series, Ramy, and recently co-starred on the big screen opposite Daisy Ridley in the film, Sometimes I Think About Dying, which premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and is available now to buy or stream. As a stand-up, Dave won the Just For Laug…
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Neal Brennan’s first big claim to fame came two decades ago when he co-created, wrote and executive produced Chappelle’s Show with his friend Dave Chappelle (with whom he’d previously collaborated on Half Baked). Since then, Chappelle has become both the biggest stand-up comedian in the world and a lightning rod for criticism. Brennan, meanwhile, h…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/_ZUXTvjbJxQ About the Guest(s): Walker Deibel is an influential figure in the field of mergers and acquisitions, renowned for his bestselling book "Buy Then Build." His expertise encompasses buying and growing businesses successfully over the decades. As a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur, Walker has acquired over nine…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/chVnc3cyTew About the Guest(s): Parnell Speed is a seasoned professional with a background in engineering and experience in the real estate sector. After navigating the challenges of accessing capital in his own ventures, Parnell identified a widespread need for trustworthy guidance in securing funds. Transitioning into…
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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George recap the Ohio State spring game and discuss how much stock fans should put into what they saw relative to the rest of the offseason. The duo also examine some recent recruiting success across the athletic department before examining John Calipari's divorce from Kentucky and his previo…
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/alOKUhhuu1s About the Guest(s): Sam Turner, from the UK, is an experienced professional with a 22-year career in the travel industry. With a strong finance background, Sam served as the Financial Director (FD) of a significantly large business owned by private equity, engaging in the integration of acquired competitors …
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Today's Primary Sponsor is Snowball - www.Snowballclub.com - A private community of entrepreneurial investors helping each other. Watch Here: https://youtu.be/dpdRmtIoYo4 About the Guest(s): Ross Turner is a seasoned digital marketing expert with over 18 years of experience in the industry. He has a background in direct response marketing and has w…
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On this week's episode of The Eleven Dubcast, Johnny and George remark on the continued rise of Jeremiah Smith ahead of setting expectations for the Ohio State spring game. The duo then lament the departure of Zed Key after a letdown final campaign for the beloved Buckeye big man before pivoting to discussion of the NCAA men's and women's basketbal…
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