Episodes 468
Avg. Duration 1h 21m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (285)
Since Apr 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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

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How to Buy a $20m Business as a First-Timer

Jun 11, 2026 1h 31m

When Alan Turkus found a business with a mission, he knew he'd found the right fit for the final chapter of his career.Topics in Alan’s interview:Background in book publishingPost-MBA career in…

How to De-Risk the Personal Guarantee

Jun 08, 2026 1h 11m

Brendan Burdette and Ryan Conner have launched personal guarantee insurance to enable more — and stronger — SBA buyers.Register for the webinar: Score It or Skip It: A Framework for Fast Deal…

The Origin Story of a Compounder ($80m and Counting)

Jun 04, 2026 1h 25m

Greg Shapiro & Zach Cooper-Vastola are building a long-term, compounding business they see as the anti-PE of the trades. Register for the webinar:Franchising for the ETA Buyer: Resales, Roll-Ups,…

Started as SBA Searcher, Built to a PE Fund

Jun 01, 2026 1h 46m

The first business Joe Wechsler bought had $280k of SDE. Seven years later, he runs a fund with $50m of buying power.Register for the webinar: Franchising for the ETA Buyer: Resales, Roll-Ups, and…

Buying $1.5m of Earnings Without an SBA Loan

May 28, 2026 1h 23m

As a South African in the US, Justus Luttig had to get creative to search then buy 2 trades businesses at the same time.Register for the webinar: New $10m Limit for SBA Loans: What You Need to Know -…

The Magic of Low Multiple + Growth

May 25, 2026 1h 33m

David Graf went after a business that had sat on the market, acquiring $750k of EBITDA for 2.7x. It's going well.Register for the webinars: Negotiating Working Capital in SMB Acquisitions -…

Rolling Up an Industry with 1.5x Multiples

May 21, 2026 1h 55m

Truc Nguyen has acquired 2 nail salons, an overlooked but fragmented industry where businesses trade at low multiples.Register for the webinar:Negotiating Working Capital in SMB Acquisitions - Tue,…

The Origins and Future of a 9-Figure SMB Holdco

May 18, 2026 1h 49m

Gant Elmore and Matt Moldenhauer each bought $2m businesses they built over years. Today their holdco does over $200m. Register for the webinar:Revenue Recognition & Quality of Revenue in SMB…

Too Good to Be True: Year 1 in a $700k SDE Business

May 14, 2026 1h 24m

Zack Mutnik thought he bought a $1.5m electrical contracting business for 2.3x. The numbers weren't what they seemed.Register for the webinar:Kill It Early: Spot Red Flags Before Spending on…

How to Structure Around Risk in a $250k SDE Acquisition

May 11, 2026 1h 17m

Alicia Powers wanted to buy a general contractor but understood the risks in such businesses and negotiated accordingly.Register for the webinar: Kill It Early: Spot Red Flags Before Spending on…

Buying Small to Build for the Long Term ($300k SDE)

May 07, 2026 1h 23m

Brendan Duebner's goal is to build a healthy, long-term business of 20-40 people. Buying a $1.2m MSP was his first step.Topics in Brendan’s interview:Learning to lead in the ArmySummer internship…

A $800k Business to Start, $60m Portfolio Today

May 04, 2026 1h 5m

Andrew Blazenko has made 6 acquisitions over the last ten years. Pairing businesses with operators is key to his model.Topics in Andrew’s interview:Background as a business brokerWanted the exit joy…

Buying Then Losing a $2.1m HVAC Business

Apr 30, 2026 1h 53m

Dan Burnside thought he got a great deal on an $800k SDE business. Instead he'd bought bad faith and years of struggle.Register for the webinar:  Add-Ons and Carve-Outs: How to Get Banks on Board -…

From $1m to $25m in 6 Years

Apr 27, 2026 1h 56m

Jeff Flannery is a great example of how franchising complements ETA, having rolled up 17 units since starting in 2019.Register for the webinars: Advanced Deal Mechanics: NWC, Net Debt & Purchase…

The Searchers Building a $10m EBITDA Powerhouse

Apr 23, 2026 1h 8m

Nicolás Lulli bought a document storage business in Peru. 6 years later, it is a $25m leader in the Andean region.Register for the webinar: Advanced Deal Mechanics: NWC, Net Debt & Purchase Price…

Buying a $40m Business as a 49-Year-Old First-Timer

Apr 20, 2026 1h 31m

Greg Hirsch wants more seasoned professionals to understand how valuable their experience can be to an ETA journey.Topics in Greg’s interview:Fifteen years learning systems at Sysco FoodsFailed…

How Business-Buyer Fit Led to 2.2x and No PG

Apr 16, 2026 1h 33m

Thanks to strong business-buyer fit, Joe Wynn negotiated great terms to acquire a $600k SDE sales & service business.Register for the webinar: Real Estate Issues When Buying a Business - TODAY!!…

Buying a Business to Balance Ambition and Kids

Apr 13, 2026 1h 45m

Constrained in her job and seeking more time for her kids, Ana Lia Barragan bought a $385k/yr, 30-year-old business.Register for the webinars: Your First Finance Hires After Buying a Business -…

A Search Fund Journey to $350m

Apr 09, 2026 1h 29m

Jenna Whigham and her brother bought a large business for a search fund, then grew it 6x larger over the last 5 years.Register for the webinar:The Operator’s Perspective: Running a Business for an…

"Life is Just Brighter" in a $1.2m Distribution Business

Apr 06, 2026 1h 53m

Joseph Cruz left a lucrative job in finance to pursue business ownership. Year 1 has gone well (despite losing his GM).Register for the webinars: What Type of Franchise Is Right for You? - TOMORROW!!…

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