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Hosted by R. Cory Smith, Michael Clark and a number of Pack Pride writers, the Pack Pride Podcast is the official podcast of Pack Pride. A syndicated partner of 247Sports, Pack Pride is an independent publication that brings you the latest on NC State athletics. You can find us at www.PackPride.com.
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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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Pregame Podcast: Previewing NC State vs. Clemson with Chapel Fowler
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NC State is looking to get off to a strong start in ACC play with a tough road game at Clemson on Saturday. The Tigers have a lopsided loss and blowout win on their resumé and come off a bye week looking to maintain a home winning streak over the Wolfpack that has lasted more than two decades. The State's Clemson beat writer Chapel Fowler joins Cor…
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E244: Exit Strategy 2.0: Essential Steps Entrepreneurs Must Take to Maximize Value Before Selling
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/DeV-vW3d6-0 About the Guest(s): Ian Smith is the founder of The Portfolio Partnership, a consulting firm that helps businesses become more attractive to buyers. Starting as a Scottish Chartered Accountant, Ian moved into mergers and acquisitions, with over 15 years in investment banking in London, leading numerous succe…
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: CJ Bailey named QB1 vs. Clemson | Eric Mac Lain joins the show!
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There's never a dull moment when it comes to NC State football. For the third straight season and fifth time in the last six years, Dave Doeren will make a QB change with true freshman CJ Bailey taking over for an injured Grayson McCall in the ACC opener at Clemson. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the move to Bailey, his performance against…
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Postgame Podcast: CJ Bailey breathes life into NC State offense in win over LA Tech
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NC State football found a way. It wasn't always pretty, but the Wolfpack survived a close call against Louisiana Tech with a 30-20 win behind CJ Bailey coming in and igniting the Pack's offense after an injury for Grayson McCall. Michael Clark and Cory Smith recap the win for the Wolfpack, Bailey's performance, the Pack's defensive effort in the se…
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E243: Why SBA Loans Are Key to Small Business Acquisitions – Ray Drew Tells All
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/wRejWIStEzw About the Guest(s): Ray Drew is a distinguished SBA lender with a career spanning over a decade. Beginning his journey at the young age of 22, Ray has carved a niche for himself in the small business financing sector, emphasizing SBA 7(a) loans. Throughout his career, he has facilitated millions in financing…
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Pregame Podcast: Previewing NC State vs. Louisiana Tech with Matt Belinson
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NC State will look to have a bounce-back performance on Saturday afternoon with Louisiana Tech coming to town. The Bulldogs are coming off back-to-back 3-9 seasons, but are in a make-or-break season for Sonny Cumbie and have several new faces looking to make a huge impact against a Power 4 opponent. Ruston Daily Leader sports editor Matt Belinson j…
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: What Went Wrong in Charlotte? | Group Therapy Time!
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NC State lost in disastrous fashion to a now-Top 10 Tennessee team on Saturday night by a final of 51-10. Cory Smith and James Curle will do something no member of the NC State fanbase truly wants to do right now — talk about it. The guys will discuss the performance on both sides of the ball, what areas need to improve the most before ACC play beg…
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Postgame Podcast: NC State dominated by Tennessee in Charlotte
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It wasn't the Wolfpack's night -- and that's putting it nicely. On a national stage in a neutral site against an SEC opponent, No. 24 NC State suffered one of the most lopsided losses of the Dave Doeren era in a 51-10 loss to No. 14 Tennessee. The Volunteers capitalized on the Wolfpack's mistakes early to take a three-score lead into the locker roo…
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Pregame Podcast: Previewing NC State vs. Tennessee with Wes Rucker of GoVols247
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NC State and Tennessee are set to do battle on Saturday night in Charlotte under the lights at Bank of America Stadium in the Duke's Mayo Classic. Both teams are looking to set the tone for their respective seasons, with the Wolfpack and Volunteers hoping to contend for conference championships this fall. On this week's Pregame Podcast, GoVols247 s…
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E242: The Art of the Deal: Steve Rooms' Masterful M&A Strategies, Unraveling the Secrets to Success
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/dpT1WeGasRQ About the Guest(s): Steve Rooms is a seasoned financial expert and serial entrepreneur with extensive experience as a Chief Financial Officer (CFO). He has a strong background in mergers and acquisitions (M\&A) from his corporate life, including travel and transactions across Europe. Post-COVID, Steve pursue…
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: Previewing NC State vs. Tennessee with Jordan Crammer
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NC State used a strong fourth-quarter finish to take down Western Carolina in the season opener, but Week 2 will be a much tougher test. Cory Smith and James Curle will discuss the Week 1 win and where the Wolfpack must improve. In the second segment, Jordan Crammer of CBS 17 -- a Tennessee graduate -- will join us to preview the matchup against th…
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Postgame Podcast: NC State runs past Western Carolina late, 38-21
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It was far from perfect, but NC State found a way to pull out a 38-21 win over Western Carolina in the 2024 season opener. The Wolfpack got a career-high three touchdowns from Kevin Concepcion and two TDs from Jordan Waters, as both finished with more than 100 yards on the night. But early miscues by the offense and a few mistakes on defense left t…
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E241: Diving Deep into SME Acquisitions: Essential Insights, Strategies, and Success Secrets
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About the Guest(s): Danny O'Neill: Danny O'Neill is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in sales and marketing. Hailing from Scotland with ties to Ireland, Danny has diverse experience in turning around small businesses. He kickstarted his entrepreneurial journey by aiding in the acquisition and sale of a sensory deprivation tank busines…
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Pregame Podcast: NC State vs. Western Carolina 2024
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NC State plays its first football game of the 2024 season in just over 48 hours! To prepare for the season opener against Western Carolina, Cory Smith and Michael Clark give their thoughts on the Catamounts and what to expect from the Wolfpack. Will the Pack have be tested by WCU QB Cole Gonzales and the Catamounts experienced DBs? Which players wi…
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: It's finally game week! | Chip Patterson joins the show
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NC State plays football this week, folks! The Wolfpack will kick off the season with Western Carolina coming to Carter-Finley Stadium on Thursday night. After an offseason of waiting, Pack fans will finally get to see this revamped roster take on an actual opponent. To celebrate this wondrous occasion, Chip Patterson of CBS Sports will join Cory Sm…
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Pack Pride Podcast: Predicting NC State's Win Total | 2024 Season Preview
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The NC State season kicks off in exactly one week, so it's finally time to break down our projections for 2024. Cory Smith and Michael Clark will give their game-by-game predictions for the Wolfpack's highly-anticipated campaign. Can the Pack pull off at least one upset in September? Will State avoid stubbing its toe in the final eight games after …
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E240: Build, Scale, Exit: This is How Jeff Durso Did It. From .com to Inc 500
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About the Guest(s): Jeff Durso is a seasoned entrepreneur and startup veteran who has successfully founded and exited multiple companies. Graduating during the dawn of the .com era, Jeff has navigated the tech and startup world, creating notable companies like destinationweddings.com. Jeff’s expertise lies in understanding and executing product-mar…
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: Debbie Antonelli, Josh Pate join the show!
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The NC State football season is just 10 days away, so it's time to pack in as much offseason talk as possible! NC State legend and ESPN announcer Debbie Antonelli will join the show to discuss having her name added to the Reynolds Coliseum rafters, getting a chance to see the football program up close and her thoughts on both basketball programs th…
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Position Preview Podcast 2024: NC State Special Teams
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The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is already underway. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the final group -- special teams. How much can Caden Noonkester gr…
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Position Preview Podcast 2024: NC State Safeties
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The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is already underway. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the final defensive group -- safeties. What is the latest on the s…
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Position Preview Podcast 2024: NC State Cornerback/Nickels
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The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is already underway. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the cornerback and nickels. What are the expectations for Aydan Wh…
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E239: The Ultimate Exit Guide: Top Strategies for Preparing Your Business for a High-Value Sale
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/K-IG8lpJqa8 About the Guest(s): Christine Nicholson is a distinguished business mentor, speaker, and expert in exit and succession planning. With a robust background encompassing military service, banking, and accounting, Christine has amassed substantial expertise in mergers and acquisitions. She is particularly noted …
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State football ranked in Top 25 | Buy or sell for 2024
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Both preseason polls are out and NC State is officially a Top 25 team heading into the 2024 campaign in the AP and Coaches polls. Alec Lower of Trinity Road Times joins Cory and James from Amedeo’s to discuss the rankings and preview the Pack’s season. The guys will also play buy or sell on several NC State-related topics to get Wolfpack fans prepa…
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Position Preview Podcast 2024: NC State Linebackers
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The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the linebacker position. What steps has the Wolfpack taken this offs…
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E238: Overcoming Setbacks: How Landon Mance Mastered Industrial Service Business Acquisitions
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/sm-iJUxdb30 About the Guest(s): Landon Mance: Landon Mance is the co-founder of Backbone Planning Partners and a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur. He has a strong background in wealth management, particularly focusing on helping small and medium-sized business owners grow their enterprises and maximize value. Landon is…
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Position Preview Podcast 2024: NC State Defensive Line
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The NC State football season is rapidly approaching and fall camp is about to start. Before we get to that point, Cory Smith and Michael Clark will have complete breakdowns of each position group heading into the 2024 season. In this episode, the guys will take an in-depth look at the defensive line position. Can Davin Vann develop into a high-end …
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E237: AI-Powered Valuation: How AI is Revolutionizing the M&A Process with Simon Leroux
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Watch Here: https://youtu.be/4JbdUbvj5JI About the Guest(s): Simon Leroux is a seasoned entrepreneur and current CEO and Founder of Optionality, an AI-driven platform focused on the mergers and acquisitions space. With a rich history in building and exiting businesses, Simon successfully bootstrapped his last startup, Gazelle AI, and led it to an a…
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Pack Pride Weekly Podcast: NC State Fall Camp Begins | Matt Chazanow Interview
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The Pack Pride Weekly Podcast makes its triumphant return after taking a month off with a look at the start of NC State's fall camp. Cory Smith and James Curle will break down their thoughts on the season ahead, Victory Day held on Friday and the Coaches Poll release. In the second half of the show, the new "Voice of the Wolfpack" Matt Chazanow wil…
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Pack Pride Podcast: Sunday Sit Down with NC State TE Justin Joly
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The NC State football season opens in less than five weeks with the Wolfpack kicking off against Western Carolina. The Pack brings back a wealth of experience from last year's squad along with one of the best transfer recruiting classes in the country. On this Sunday Sit Down with Pack Pride, Wolfpack tight end Justin Joly discusses his decision to…
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