Best Mike Malatesta Podcasts (2024)

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David Lindsay - Snap, Nap, Tap, Clap, Recap! 55:23

11h ago55:23

55:23

You might be thinking what do all these rhyming words mean together? Snap, nap, tap, clap, recap is a powerful 5-step system for improved vitality created by successful well-being expert David Lindsay. Each step serves an important purpose in building a strong mind and body and being present and resilient no matter what life throws at you. David Li…

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164: Do's and Don'ts of Successful Acquisitions, Kyle Grieve 26:23

2h ago26:23

26:23

Be sure to subscribe to the show and sign up for our newsletter at https://thebusinesstransitionsherpa.com Host of the #1 stock investing podcast in the world, “We Study Billionaires” Kyle Grieve, joins Laurie Barkman on today’s episode. As part of The Investor's Podcast Network, Kyle helps professional investors and business people all over the wo…

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My 12.5 Rules of Life 12:21

4h ago12:21

12:21

Today’s solo episode of the How’d It Happen podcast was inspired by Jordan Peterson and his book, titled “12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos. After reading this book, Mike felt drawn to create his own 12 rules of life, and in this episode, he breaks down his 12.5 rules of life. Those rules are: Hold doors open, look people in the eye, say hell…

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Simon Severino - How to Live an Agile Life 53:13

1d ago53:13

53:13

What exactly does it mean to live an “agile life?” Let’s start with the definition of “agile” which means “marked by ready ability to move with quick easy grace.” That sounds like something that all entrepreneurs strive to be. We want to be agile in the way that we can move quickly to meet our customers' demands and recognize when it’s time to shif…

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163: From Niche Digital Business To 7-Figure Exit, Tony Whatley 38:08

4d ago38:08

38:08

Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, talks with Tony Whatley, a 20+ year serial entrepreneur, business coach, best-selling author, podcast host, and speaker. Tony is Co-Founder of LS1Tech, an online automotive performance community which grew into the largest of its kind with more than 300,000 registered members and 150 advertising acco…

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Brett Johnson - How I Unbecame The FBI's Most Wanted Cyber Criminal: Part 2 44:13

10d ago44:13

44:13

Brett Johnson is a former US most wanted cyber criminal turned good guy. The United States Secret Service called Brett “The Original Internet Godfather.” Brett’s fascinating story is one you don’t want to miss as you’ll hear about his role in refining modern financial cybercrime, being convicted of 39 felonies, escaping prison, and how he built the…

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162: Revolutionize Your Business Post-Bankruptcy, Greg McDonough 26:35

11d ago26:35

26:35

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, is joined by Greg McDonough, Managing Partner of Blackburn Capital Advisors and host of the Chief Endurance Officer Podcast. Listen in as they discuss navigating a business turnaround through bankruptcy.Bankruptcy can be viewed as a tool for recovery rather than a sign of failure. Greg discusses …

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10 Ways to Have a Great Conversation: Part 2 9:44

15d ago9:44

9:44

In this solo episode, Mike channels Celeste Headlee’s TED talk called “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.” Mike puts his own spin on them by using his experience of releasing over 300 podcast episodes and interviewing many amazing people along the way. There are certain habits and questions that take a conversation to the next level by elicitin…

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Brett Johnson - How I Unbecame The FBI's Most Wanted Cyber Criminal: Part 1 52:02

19d ago52:02

52:02

Brett Johnson is a former US most wanted cyber criminal turned good guy. The United States Secret Service called Brett “The Original Internet Godfather.” Brett’s rollercoaster of a story is one you don’t want to miss as you’ll hear about his role in refining modern financial cybercrime, being convicted of 39 felonies, escaping prison, and how he bu…

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161: Mastering The Art of Successful Transactions, Susan Keller 22:01

18d ago22:01

22:01

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, is joined by Susan Keller, Founder of Entrepreneurial Executives. Susan advises businesses from startups to publicly traded companies on growth strategies and transactions. Laurie talks with Susan as a fellow M&A Advisor about why it's valuable for entrepreneurs to get an early start with transi…

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10 Ways to Have a Great Conversation: Part 1 11:55

22d ago11:55

11:55

In this solo episode, Mike channels Celeste Headlee’s TED talk called “10 Ways to Have a Better Conversation.” Mike puts his own spin on them by using his experience of releasing over 300 podcast episodes and interviewing many amazing people along the way. There are certain habits and questions that take a conversation to the next level by elicitin…

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160: Overcoming Fear and Preparing For a Successful Ownership Transition, Jon Eesley 21:14

23d ago21:14

21:14

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with Jon Eesley, founder of Windsor Advisory Group. With over 27 years of experience working with privately held businesses, Jon has helped countless business owners navigate the complexities of succession planning. His approach focuses on understanding clients' personal goals and values to…

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Johnny Crowder - At 25, I Finally Felt Healthy Enough to be a Person 54:43

28d ago54:43

54:43

All of us have been through challenges that no one else has been through, and those circumstances give you a license to speak to people that have been through challenges as well. It gives you an opportunity to help people while already having the credibility and experience to do so. Pain can be a gift if we allow it to, so today’s guest encourages …

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Dennis Yu - On a Mission to Create 1 Million Jobs 58:25

1M ago58:25

58:25

In the world of modern marketing, there are many things that can be analyzed and optimized for your business goals. Just following what you see someone else doing online might not work for you, so take it from a marketing expert and pay attention to your data and dive into what is working and what isn’t. Dennis Yu is committed to bringing marketing…

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4 Qualities of a Leader 9:31

1M ago9:31

9:31

Leaders have a great deal of responsibility not only in just leading, instructing, and delegating, but also in setting the tone for their team and being an example for those that they are leading. Whether you’re leading a company, coaching a team, or even leading your family, there are 4 very important qualities of effective leaders. This solo epis…

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159: Focus on Building Value, Not Just Revenue, Darryl Bates-Brownsword 28:34

1M ago28:34

28:34

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, is joined by Darryl Bates-Brownsword, Managing Partner of Succession Plus in the UK. He hosts The Exit Insights Podcast and is a business consultant with over two decades of experience building and selling companies. They discuss the importance of preparing for business exits and scaling entrepr…

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Mike Millner - Putting Yourself on a Personality Diet 1:06:46

1M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

As an entrepreneur, chances are you have gone on a personal development journey and aim to be the best version of yourself that you can be. In life, we strive to have harmony in the various aspects of our life such as personal relationships, business, fitness, and nutrition. A lot of people find themselves struggling in the fitness and nutrition re…

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10 Cool Things About You 12:08

2M ago12:08

12:08

We all have cool things about ourselves, but how often do you take the time to list out the cool things about yourself? Chances are, it’s probably not very often, but after listening to a podcast with Dean Graziosi, Mike felt inspired to reflect on the cool things about himself. In Dean’s podcast episode, he talked about an exercise that he called …

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158: The Secrets of Successful Business Transactions with Reid Tileston 42:27

1M ago42:27

42:27

Unlock the story behind Reid Tileston's remarkable entrepreneurial journey in this episode of Succession Stories. Join Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa®, as she sits down with Reid, a driven acquisition entrepreneur, to dive into his inspiring path from a 23-year-old with $100k to a thriving Anytime Fitness franchisee. Through candid …

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Tom Schwab - How to Profit as a Podcast Guest 1:03:03

2M ago1:03:03

1:03:03

As the podcast world grows, more and more people realize the power of podcast guesting. While getting on other podcasts as a guest can be an incredibly valuable tool to grow your impact, you want to be podcast guesting and not just podcast guessing. This should be a strategic process in which you first evaluate your goals, and come up with a plan t…

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157: Creating A Profitable Niche Business to Sell, David Spray 28:45

2M ago28:45

28:45

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with David Spray, Founder and President of Export Advisors, which serves the owners of privately-held, U.S. exporting companies. Over the past 20 years, the firm has created more than $400 million in wealth for hundreds of entrepreneurs and their families from the IC-DISC tax savings progra…

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Jason Feifer - I Can't Wait to do This a Second Time 35:26

2M ago35:26

35:26

As entrepreneurs, we tend to think that the world is full of competition and that certain markets are too saturated for us to stand out in, but the truth is that although the world is full of people, that doesn’t mean it’s full of competition. Chances are, what you need to do to stand out from the crowd isn’t as challenging as you think it is. It j…

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156: Building Your Business With Exit Strategy In Mind, Mike Malatesta 37:46

2M ago37:46

37:46

Host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa, talks with Mike Malatesta, CEO of LJP Waste Solutions. Over the past 30 years, Mike's experienced the highs and lows of entrepreneurship. He built and sold two waste recycling companies that grossed more than $500M. He’s also an author, podcaster, and advisor to business owners. Mike talks about …

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How to Cure Heart Disease with Your Own Stem Cells with Dr. Tim Nelson 1:11:08

2M ago1:11:08

1:11:08

We’re sharing this guest episode again because it is full of such innovative and exciting medical advances that more of us should be aware of. If you didn't catch this one the first time, here is your chance. Dr. Timothy Nelson is the founder of HeartWorks, an organization that developed from the Todd & Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Le…

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Kyle McDowell - The Beauty & Power of WE 1:16:26

2M ago1:16:26

1:16:26

Kyle McDowell is a man who traded corporate might for the mightier power of collaborative leadership. Kyle shares all about his transformative journey, chronicled in his compelling book "Begin With We," where the shift from an 'I' focused worldview to a 'we' centered philosophy is not just theoretical but lived. In this episode, Kyle peels back the…

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Why I Don't Believe in 'Small' Business 5:34

2M ago5:34

5:34

In this solo episode, Mike dives into a topic that is near and dear to his heart, and that is when people call their business “small.” Businesses come in all sizes, but none of them are small. Politicians like to refer to small businesses, and how they are the backbone of our economy, and they can talk about business as they wish, but the problem c…

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Steven Pivnik - How to Be Built to Finish 58:49

3M ago58:49

58:49

The unfathomable drive required to complete the Ironman World Championship and the tenacity needed to catapult a startup from inception to a successful exit; Steven Pivnik embodies both. As he unfolds his story from his early days as an immigrant, grappling with new beginnings, to his transformation into an acclaimed entrepreneur and endurance athl…

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155: Successfully Exiting A Family Business After Turning It Around, JV Crum III 39:11

2M ago39:11

39:11

Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, sits down with JV Crum III, founder of the Conscious Millionaire Institute and Conscious World Foundation Inc.–a global non-profit that trains youth to become conscious leaders. What happens when you’re asked to join the family business but then discover there are BIG financia…

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Human Nature [Not History] Repeats 10:34

3M ago10:34

10:34

Have you ever tried to learn from the future? Probably not, because it is hard to learn from something that has yet to happen. We can imagine the future and create it, but we can’t use it as a lesson. What about the present? The present is fleeting and happening right now at this moment, so it’s not something we can really learn from either. What w…

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154: Success Secrets For Family Businesses Navigating Growth Crossroads, Meghan Lynch 34:49

3M ago34:49

34:49

Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition SherpaⓇ, is joined by Meghan Lynch, the driving force behind Six-Point Creative, a marketing services firm dedicated to empowering family-owned and closely-held businesses. Meghan's mission is to help family businesses compete against industry giants. Listen in as they explore: The cha…

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Markus Kaulius - Don't Fight Your History 1:05:23

3M ago1:05:23

1:05:23

Markus Kaulius is an entrepreneur and bodybuilder, and in this episode, he shares his remarkable story of how he channeled his turbulent past into a catalyst for growth and success. He reveals the power of owning your history, the importance of shedding societal expectations to find your true self, and the critical role of action in turning knowled…

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Batteries Not Included 7:35

3M ago7:35

7:35

Are you someone that stays charged, or someone that needs charging? That is the question of today’s solo episode. As humans, we don’t have actual batteries that need charging, but we know there are certain things that recharge us, such as rest and restorative practices. We have some sort of energy source within us, but for some people, it doesn’t s…

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Kevin McGoff - Creating Meaning with an Active Mind 59:23

3M ago59:23

59:23

Picture this: you’re standing at a crossroads in your career, wondering if the path to fulfillment lies in the confines of your office or out in the vast world of possibilities. Kevin McGoff, Mike’s esteemed guest, takes you on his personal expedition from a bustling law career to a tranquil retirement, revealing the profound lessons learned about …

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Why Hours Are Not Your Friend 8:59

3M ago8:59

8:59

We have been taught to trade our time for money, but there comes the point where we are allowing a disservice to ourselves by operating this way. The more of an expert we become in our field, the less time it takes us to reach a result, and that result is usually of higher quality than what others with less experience can provide. By continuing to …

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153: Discovering The Hidden Secrets Behind A $37 Million Exit, Max Lewis 37:05

3M ago37:05

37:05

Welcome back to the Succession Stories podcast. If you haven't already, be sure to subscribe, and if you enjoy the show, please leave us a review! Go to RateThisPodcast.com/successionstories. Host Laurie Barkman welcomes Max Lewis, entrepreneur and author of “Who Is Max Lewis?” Max shares what led to the eventual sale of his company for $37 million…

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Michael Santos - Why Prison Should Be Like America 1:05:17

3M ago1:05:17

1:05:17

Discover how Michael Santos, a man who once faced a 26-year prison term, emerged as a triumphant author, educator, and voice for reform. Michael's gripping tale of transformation from a convicted drug trafficker to a beacon of hope and change is a journey you won't want to miss. His candid revelations about the pivotal moments that spurred his prof…

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152: Why Your Company Needs a Board, Ralph Ward 27:15

3M ago27:15

27:15

Ralph Ward is the editor of the Corporate Board Magazine and an expert in corporate governance. He’s the author of six books on corporate governance and board issues. I asked him to join me on the show to talk about best practices for private company boards. It’s about governance and strategic guidance. Boards aren’t just for large public companies…

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Cameron Bawden - Once I Commit, I Can't Quit 1:02:47

4M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Discover the incredible ascent of Cameron Bawden, who at 21 years old, armed with nothing but audacity and a single truck, built a pest control empire and a collection of flourishing companies. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for aspiring entrepreneurs, as Cameron joins Mike to share the highs and lows of his remarkable journey. From his…

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Mike's Mind: Danny Meyer's 5 A's 10:22

4M ago10:22

10:22

When Mike first stepped into the world of Danny Meyer's Union Square Hospitality Group, he was struck by the sheer warmth and impeccable service that seemed to flow effortlessly throughout the establishment. It's this very essence of Meyer's enlightened hospitality that Mike is eager to discuss, celebrating the Five A's that have redefined customer…

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150: How To Build a Scalable Business with Alex Neist, Founder of Hostage Tape 1:00:45

4M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Welcome back to the Succession Stories podcast. If you’re not already, please give me a follow on LinkedIn and Instagram @lauriebarkman. Be sure to subscribe, and if you enjoy the show, please leave us a review! Go to RateThisPodcast.com/successionstories. Today we welcome Alex Neist, a serial entrepreneur and former professional athlete. Alex is t…

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Michelle Nedelec - It was the Summer of '69 1:00:13

4M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Ever felt the rush of a Eureka moment that rewired your entire career path? That's the spark igniting today's chat with Michelle Nedelec, an entrepreneurial alchemist who turns the base metals of budding businesses into gold. She takes us on a whirlwind tour of her origin story, from an ambitious plan involving dental dreams and global escapades, t…

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151: Avoid Burnout: Top Tips For Entrepreneurial Success, Cesar Quintero 36:59

4M ago36:59

36:59

Succession Stories host Laurie Barkman, The Business Transition Sherpa™, welcomes Cesar Quintero, a serial entrepreneur in the foodservice industry. At age 24, Cesar moved to Miami given the economic turmoil in Venezuela to pursue his dream of starting a business and helping others achieve a healthier lifestyle by founding Fit2Go - the first corpor…

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Mike's Mind: Dumpster Fires 6:15

4M ago6:15

6:15

Unlock the secrets to extinguishing the 'dumpster fires' in your business with Mike on this Free Thinking Friday edition of the How’d It Happen podcast. Prepare to arm yourself with the knowledge to not only identify but also eliminate the messy, chaotic situations that chip away at your company's value and success. In this dynamic explanation, Mik…

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Steve Ramona - Never Be Afraid to Ask 59:39

4M ago59:39

59:39

Have you ever heard “Your network is your net worth?” Well it’s true. The magnetic pull of genuine human connection and business growth are greatly related. Join Mike and his remarkable guest, Steve Ramona, as they unravel the power of networking with a servant's heart. Steve, the prolific host of "Doing Business with a Servant's Heart" podcast and…

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Mike's Mind: The Power of Red, Gold, Green Thinking 10:27

4M ago10:27

10:27

Have you ever envisioned the perfect exit from your business, only to be bogged down by the daunting unknowns? Turn that dream into a plan with the red, gold, and green thinking method. In this episode, Mike takes you through the transformative power of this simple, 30-minute strategy that could revolutionize your entrepreneurial journey. Through a…

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Ken Rusk - Digging Your Way to Blue-Collar Cash 1:04:48

4M ago1:04:48

1:04:48

Join Mike as he welcomes Ken Rusk, the champion of blue-collar pride and author of "Blue Collar Cash." Ken shares his transformative journey from ditch digger to entrepreneurial success, proving that college isn't the only path to a fulfilling and prosperous life. Ken and Mike take a deep look into the essence of hard work, the art of setting and a…

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Mike's Mind: Avoiding the Survival Mindset 10:04

4M ago10:04

10:04

Have you ever been so caught up in extinguishing day-to-day fires in your business that the thought of planning your exit seems like a distant dream? It's a common trap for entrepreneurs, but today's discussion is all about breaking free from that survival mindset to achieve a "dream exit" that aligns with both your financial goals and personal ful…

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