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Courtney and Jonathan Dunn bought a fast-growing SaaS at 3-4x ARR, doubled it, then merged for a life-changing exit.Register for the webinar: Architecture of an Entrepreneurial Roll-Up - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4gXkwPtTopics in Jonathan & Courtney's interview:Their background in oil & gasTurning down an offer from AppleImproving their investor pitchTraveling extensively to searchAcquiring a niche healthcare software company Using all equity, no debt, for the dealUsing an earn-out to resolve valuation disagreements Having a baby during the acquisition processThe hire they wish they'd made sooner Advice for couples considering building a business together.References and how to contact Jonathan & Courtney:Jonathan's LinkedInCourtney's LinkedInCerboNed Tomasevic spelling on Acquiring Minds: How to 4x EBITDA in 3 Years Without Growing SalesGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Connect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

One of our clients was doing $20,000 to $30,000 a month on Meta ads, spending a few hundred dollars a day. She found a pocket that was working in Q4, pushed her spend to $2,000 a day, and closed that month north of $200,000. That was one bet.In this episode, Josh and Dylan break down why most ecommerce founders stay stuck at the same revenue for years, and why the answer is almost never one more small optimization.Inside this episode:The treadmill problem: why turning up the speed feels like growth while the business stays in the exact same spotThe 90-degree walking test that exposes how far ahead you're actually looking (and why your brain keeps dragging you back down to 45)Why the bets that got you here are the same bets keeping you stuck hereThe "failure engine," a system that lets you fail over and over without ever putting the business at riskThe motto behind every test we run: test fast, assume failure, exploit successHow Johnny Cox launched an entirely new brand in under two weeks and took it from zero to $100,000 a month in three months, all while running his seven-figure businessThe $20 CPA ceiling nobody talks about, and what it actually means if you're sitting at $25 to $30 right nowReversible vs. irreversible decisions, and the hiring bet we made that we could not undoBigger bets do not have to mean bigger risk. The founders who break out are the ones who learned to tell the difference, and most people listening to this are playing far safer than they think.Referenced in this episode: our deep dive with Johnny Cox of Gold Spartan and Cross & Helm, and our recent episode on the Theory of Constraints.Loved this episode? Drop us a rating because we're going for #1 ecommerce podcast in the world and every single rating moves the needle. And leave a comment on YouTube or Spotify with the one area of your business where you know you've been playing it too small.We're hosting a live, in‑person event called Acquire in Orlando from Sept. 30-Oct. 2.Grab a ticket and get access to our "1-Hour Cash Campaign" training and our AI Ad Engine System that we use to generate 10-20 creatives/week. We back each ticket with the 'Worth The Trip' guarantee. Attend day one, if it wasn't clearly worth it, we'll refund your ticket and your first hotel ni-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-► Visit Our Website For Training and Resources► Leave Us An Honest Rating, Email An Image Of Your Rating To team@theecommercealley.com, We'll Send You A $10 Amazon Gift Card As An Appreciation Gift!► Learn About Our Mentorship Program For Ecom Brands Making Over $10k/month► Checkout Our Software, Breezeway - Never Second-Guess Your Meta Ads Again►  Follow Josh on social media: YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | TikTok | 

Andrew Sova and Alex Clark revived sales at a 40-year-old sign manufacturer, the first acquisition of their holdco.Register for the webinars:New SBA Rules: What Business Buyers Need to Know - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4hGNwMiArchitecture of an Entrepreneurial Roll-Up - Tue, Sep 1 - https://bit.ly/4qc7dxxTopics in Andrew & Alex's interview:Meeting at BCGPartnership provided accountability and motivationLooking for direct-impact rolesPrioritizing speed with brokered searchTheir vision to build a holdcoWinsor Fireform makes uniquely durable signageEmployee growth = key success metricSeller chose buyers based on trust, not priceCustomers include parks, transit systems, and stadiumsLong negotiation over working capitalReferences and how to contact Andrew and Alex:Andrew Sova's LinkedInAlex Clark's LinkedInNovo FoundryCayne CrossingWinsor FireformPioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: jthear@engagepeo.comGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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Jeff Homer returns with an update: revenue past $100m, a new dance division, and 50% growth expected this year. Register for the webinars:Licenses & Regulatory Issues When Buying a Business - TOMORROW! - https://bit.ly/4ccatTWNew SBA Rules: What Business Buyers Need to Know - Thu, Aug 27 - https://bit.ly/4c3b6zjArchitecture of an Entrepreneurial Roll-Up - Tue, Sep 1 - https://bit.ly/4zdTbj2Topics in Jeff's interview:Building a music school roll-upScaling through monthly acquisitionsExpanding into dance schoolsBack-office value creationTransitioning from operator to CEOBuilding middle managementAvoiding private equity pitfalls100x return for early investorsConstant travel as CEOFuture vision for EnsembleReferences and how to contact Jeff:LinkedInEnsembleJeff's first appearance on Acquiring Minds: How to Buy 40 Businesses in 4 YearsWebinar:Architecture of an Entrepreneurial Roll-UpGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

Pastor Deron continues our dive into Proverbs with a lesson on how to acquire wisdom.KEY VERSEPROVERBS 2:1-7 (NKJV)2 My son, if you receive my words,And treasure my commands within you,2 So that you incline your ear to wisdom,And apply your heart to understanding;3 Yes, if you cry out for discernment,And lift up your voice for understanding,4 If you seek her as silver,And search for her as for hidden treasures;5 Then you will understand the fear of the Lord,And find the knowledge of God.6 For the Lord gives wisdom;From His mouth come knowledge and understanding;7 He stores up sound wisdom for the upright;He is a shield to those who walk uprightly;We want to encourage you to not just sit back and watch, but to really engage along with your church family today. So, gather up the family and grab your Bible, share this and invite your friends, turn your volume up, and let's worship Jesus TOGETHER today!

Despite the season rapidly approaching, Charlotte's front office is still making moves by acquiring Dennis Schröder and cash considerations from Cleveland in exchange for Tre Mann, which was also included as part of a larger five-team deal. Sam Farber and Sam Perley break down the move and also discuss the latest episode of Reel Access, as well as the most recent win total predictions for the Hornets this upcoming season.

Neil Finneran returns 3 years after buying a business so small it barely paid him a salary — now on pace for $800k.Register for the webinars: Learn to Avoid the #1 Reason Acquisitions Fail - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4qg4P9kLicenses & Regulatory Issues When Buying a Business - Tue, Aug 25 - https://bit.ly/4wTADDfTopics in Neil's interview:Neil's previous appearance on Acquiring MindsHis background in hedge fundsPain of buying smallManaging labor and no-showsImplementing a hybrid-pay model for techsThe acquisition that tripled his revenueChristmas lights services in the off seasonRising customer acquisition costsBarriers to entry in pest controlWhy his outcome diverged from Jesse Sunquist'sReferences and how to contact Neil:LinkedInMosquito Joe of Andover-PeabodyNeil's first appearance on Acquiring Minds: How to Survive Going from Hedge Funds to SMB OwnerJesse's most recent appearance on Acquiring Minds: 3 Years, $80k In: An Honest UpdateJesse's first appearance on Acquiring Minds: How to Widen Your Search to Buy a BusinessWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: jthear@engagepeo.comConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

The Wizards acquired Tre Mann in a five-team deal that sent Cam Whitmore to the Cavaliers and Julian Reese to the Nuggets. Greg breaks it all down. Enjoy!

Jesse Sunquist put a GM in charge and stepped back to 5 hours a week — proud of the experience, restless about the outcome.Register for the webinar: Learn to Avoid the #1 Reason Acquisitions Fail - Thu, Aug 13 - https://bit.ly/4wPHY6RTopics in Jesse's interview:Buying a business for flexibilityGeographical search in New JerseyLowering his minimum SDE threshold to $300KAcquiring 2 Mosquito Joe territoriesHis plan to build wealth through franchise roll-upsModest growth followed by shrinkHow other owners handle the off-seasonTaking a W2 with the intent to sellInability to find a buyerHiring a great GM to run itReferences and how to contact Jesse:LinkedInMosquito JoeJesse's previous interviews on Acquiring Minds: Reflections After 1 Year of Searching Full Time A Reward for Widening Search to $300k SDENeil Finneran on Acquiring Minds: How to Survive Going from Hedge Funds to SMB OwnerThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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Getting ready for this episode, I re-read everything I've ever taught about pricing art. Four years on, the rules haven't moved an inch. That's not a confession — that's the point. Want to join Patrick for a live webinar? He hosts one every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Register here: asf.today/webinar Pricing your art comes down to one metric: new customers acquired per year. Everything else — the range, the non-wall-art, the bell curve — works backward from that number. This is the full pricing refresher pointed straight at Q4, plus four pricing plays I've never taught on this show before, each backed by real research. In this episode: Why "nothing new under the sun" is the best news your art business ever got The one metric — new customers acquired per year — and the Slack channel of $10,000 sales that proves it "But Patrick, I only sell to high-net-worth individuals" — the pushback, and the street-cred riff The socioeconomic bell curve: price points from under $100 to prestige. It's all just maths Gift buyers price the occasion, not the art — roughly $628 of gift budget across 8 gifts. Call it a $75–80 slot The catalog test where the $39 dress outsold the identical $34 dress — nines are the costume of cheap Originals end in zeros, mugs end in nines — but get precise inside a negotiation Stepped editions: the documented ladder that opens at $4,000 and hits $17,500 at 95% sold The January price increase — real December urgency, zero discounts Gift cards as taste-risk insurance for the buyer scared to choose for someone else This week's homework: walk your store like a gift buyer. Is there something at $25, $50, $100? Is anything merchandised as a gift? Does every slot on the curve have a price? Resources mentioned: Art Storefronts NRF Holiday Survey — the $628 gift budget Deloitte Holiday Survey — budgets flex, the gift list doesn't Stanford: It's the Thought That Counts — price doesn't buy appreciation The $9 Price Endings Experiments — the $39 dress study Magnum: Understanding the Fine-Art Market — stepped pricing Related episodes: Advanced Pricing Strategies for Artists and Photographers — the magnum opus this episode re-hits The Gallery Test — should artists list prices on their website? Q4 Prep for Artists — the race this episode trains you for The rules are the rules and the maths never lie. Set the range, cover every slot, put non-wall-art in the lineup, publish the ladder — and let Q4's gift buyers do what they came to do. Acquire as many new customers as you can this season, then market to them for the rest of your art-creating life. Your art will thank you. Stay Up To Date With The Latest

This week in the business of podcasting:Tom Webster walks through Podcast Movement's five-day takeover of Terminal 5 in New York City, from the inaugural Sounds Profitable Business Summit to a creator conference spanning more than 80 sessions across five stages.Sport Social's Ryan Barker makes the case that official club podcasts are the natural landing spot for betting sponsorship money as the Premier League phases out front-of-shirt gambling deals in 2026/27.Quill and CoHost CEO Fatima Zaidi explains why branded podcasts get cut, and lays out the named audience, defined behavior change, and single accountable owner that lasting shows share.Nielsen agreed to acquire media verification company DoubleVerify in a $2.15 billion all-cash deal, pairing audience data with verification tooling across a stack that explicitly includes audio.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

This week in the business of podcasting:Tom Webster walks through Podcast Movement's five-day takeover of Terminal 5 in New York City, from the inaugural Sounds Profitable Business Summit to a creator conference spanning more than 80 sessions across five stages.Sport Social's Ryan Barker makes the case that official club podcasts are the natural landing spot for betting sponsorship money as the Premier League phases out front-of-shirt gambling deals in 2026/27.Quill and CoHost CEO Fatima Zaidi explains why branded podcasts get cut, and lays out the named audience, defined behavior change, and single accountable owner that lasting shows share.Nielsen agreed to acquire media verification company DoubleVerify in a $2.15 billion all-cash deal, pairing audience data with verification tooling across a stack that explicitly includes audio.To find links to these, and every article covered in today's episode, click here. You can also subscribe to The Download's newsletter to receive the full issue straight to your email inbox every day.

Greyson Boerner traded startup life for a 28-year-old niche business — now on pace to grow revenue 50% in year one.Register for the webinar:Learn to Avoid the #1 Reason Acquisitions Fail - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4z0fkBxTopics in Greyson's interview:Founding software startupsETA as a path to stabilityGetting his education with Acquisition LabFinding business brokers through Google MapsUncovered niche church pew restoration businessCompetitor closure created significant growth opportunityChurch visit reinforced acquisition decisionHired bilingual ops manager to bridge communicationStolen truck fiascoRevenue up 50%, margins pressured by investmentsReferences and how to contact Greyson:LinkedInWorship Interiors GroupContact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: jthear@engagepeo.comWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Connect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

Right now, inside your body, cells are dividing. Each time they divide, they must copy an enormous instruction manual: your DNA. Most copies are remarkably accurate. Some acquire changes. We tend to think of DNA as fixed. You receive it from your parents, carry it through life, and perhaps pass part of it to your children. But scientists are finding that inheritance is only the opening chapter. As we grow older, our cells collect mutations. Sunlight can leave its mark on skin cells. Tobacco smoke can alter cells in the lungs. Inflammation, infection, copying errors, environmental exposures, and simple chance can all play a part. Most of those changes may never matter. Some help our immune system recognize new threats. A few give one population of cells an advantage over its neighbors. And some are associated with cancer, cardiovascular disease, or other health risks. That means the cells in your body do not all carry precisely the same genetic story. For those of us in our 60s, 70s, 80s, and beyond, this raises a fascinating question: How much of our health is inherited, and how much continues to be written as we live? Our guest is award-winning science journalist and Smithsonian Associate Roxanne Khamsi. Her work has appeared in The Atlantic, The New York Times, WIRED, The Economist, and other leading publications. Her new book is Beyond Inheritance: Our Ever-Mutating Cells and a New Understanding of Health. Roxanne Khamsi, welcome to The Not Old Better Show.

Our playbook to $100K a month is free, and it comes with an AI tool that builds a plan for you: ► The $100K Playbook: https://capitalism.com/100K Dr. Benjamin Hardy is the co-author of the books, "10x Is Easier Than 2x" and "Who Not How" with Dan Sullivan. I read his new one, "The Science of Scaling," and then I couldn't sleep. Step one is to set a goal so big you don't believe you can hit it, and I got stuck there, so instead of interviewing Ben about his framework I asked him to run it on me live. He pulled my own goal three years forward and made me say out loud what would have to go, which is when it clicked: the goal is not a prediction, it's a tool for deciding what you cut. Mentioned on the podcast: ► The $100K Playbook: https://capitalism.com/100K ► Bootcamp waitlist: https://capitalism.com/bootcamp ► The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy ► 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy ► Who Not How by Dan Sullivan & Dr. Benjamin Hardy (0:00) Very talented entrepreneurs could be getting 100X the results they are (0:38) Step one of the book: set an impossible goal (1:02) My challenge to you before we start, and the number I want you to aim at (2:21) "I have a bone to pick with you." The book that cost me a night of sleep (3:10) How Ben made his money, and the coaching company he sold (4:15) Why he walked away from social media, masterminds, and his old business (6:27) Most people think scale means doing twice as many things (8:03) High-rep, low-rep, and Joseph Nguyen's "no-rep" learning (9:59) Five pathways that were all decent, and not one of them powerful (11:09) I got stuck on chapter one with seven goals that all seemed related (14:20) Using time as a tool: shorten the window, filter out the seven-figure decisions (15:53) "How blunt do you want me to be?" Ben moves my 2030 goal to 2027 (16:53) The first thing that falls apart is a role we manage instead of hire well (18:29) Acquire bigger brands, or install better operators (19:20) The honest answer for why I never just changed the timeline (20:44) Nobody is monitoring your goal, which is exactly what makes it a tool (23:30) Your impossible goal does not have to be a billion dollars (24:46) What happens after $100 million, and why a billion feels unclear (26:05) My seven goals out loud, and the four I had already forgotten (27:20) The Cleveland Guardians, and the goal I stopped believing in (30:34) Your goal and the company's goal are two different goals (32:20) The Bain Capital founder who could not answer "how do you choose the right goal?" (33:39) "Just choose" versus optimizing for the wrong thing (36:02) The purpose of the goal is whatever it forces you to face (37:58) Physician's Choice cut profitable SKUs to build a $100 million company (39:55) Why every event and every scroll hands you four more goals (41:47) Alicia Alt went from 10 customers to 8,000 in one week (43:20) The power law, and why a great one is worth 10,000 average ones (45:20) Margin for error: what a superstar does for everyone else on the floor (46:03) "The who often comes with the pathway" (48:15) Tom Brady and Odell Beckham Jr. had the same game and different goals (52:43) José Ramírez took $100 million below market to be the greatest Cleveland player ever (53:37) How many goals Ben actually has (54:48) The Logan Paul problem, and what Musk is really optimizing for (57:41) You are not sacrificing the other six goals, you are sacrificing them for now (1:00:37) Raising the floor is the conscious choice to let things go (1:04:07) "I'm not capable of that." Why belief is not required at the start (1:08:44) Hidden commitments: the $31 million founder avoiding his father's collapse (1:12:45) Big visions and a life you actually enjoy DISCLAIMER: The information contained on this Podcast Channel and the resources available for download/viewing through this Podcast Channel are for educational and informational purposes only.

What if your service drive became one of your dealership's most powerful—and consistent—vehicle sales channels? In this episode of Service Drive Revolution, Chris Collins, Hogi, and Adam reveal how dealerships can turn everyday service appointments into organic sales and trade-in opportunities without making customers feel pressured. The key isn't occasionally sending a salesperson into the drive—it's building a dedicated system where sales and service operate as one team. You'll discover how to: • Embed dedicated salespeople inside the service department • Use equity mining to identify the right opportunities • Incentivize advisors to facilitate strong customer handoffs • Introduce trade-in conversations before the appointment • Acquire valuable used inventory without relying on auctions • Use maintenance programs to create familiarity, trust, and retention • Build toward the future "portfolio manager" model—one person managing the customer's entire ownership journey The team also breaks down leadership lessons from Hard Knocks, explains why attention reveals a leader's true priorities, and explores how great systems make exceptional performance repeatable. If your dealership has "tried selling from the service drive" before and it didn't work, this episode will show you what was probably missing. #ServiceDriveRevolution #FixedOps #AutomotiveLeadership #AutomotiveSales #ServiceDrive #DealershipTraining 

Send Us Your Questions/CommentsIf you've ever thought, “I don't even know what to do next,” you're closer to wisdom than you think. We take Proverbs 4 seriously as a blueprint for Christian living, starting with Solomon's backstory: a young, inexperienced leader who asked God for wisdom instead of pretending he already had it. That single decision ripples through the whole book of Proverbs and it can reshape how we make decisions today. We also push back on a loud message in our culture: “Look inside yourself and you'll find the path.” Proverbs tells a different story. Wisdom is something we receive from the Lord, and James 1:5 makes it plain that God gives wisdom generously when we ask in faith. We talk about why Jesus is not only our Savior for the past and our hope for the future, but the wisdom we need for everyday pressure right now, through the help of the Holy Spirit. From there, Proverbs 4 breaks into three big movements that we apply to real life: do whatever it takes to acquire wisdom, do whatever it takes to avoid wickedness, and do whatever it takes to attend your way by guarding your heart with vigilance. We get practical about discipleship and parenting, the tone of a loving father's instruction, and why dabbling with sin never stays small. If you want to walk with clarity, protect your heart, and stay focused on the narrow path that leads to life, this conversation will meet you where you are. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs direction, and leave a review so more people can find these Proverbs conversations. What decision are you asking God for wisdom about this week?New episodes every Mondaywww.lifehousemot.cominfo@lifehousede.comJoin us Sundays at 9 & 11 AMIntro music by Joey Blair

The Lakers gave up so much to acquire Walker Kessler that they have nothing now to address the gaping hole in their starting lineup. Anthony wonders whether there was another approach that may have kept some flexibility open and explain why he thinks Kessler is the biggest gamble in Lakers history.

Chibunna Chimezie's seller left $15k in the account. His post-acquisition liquidity is the only reason he made it. Register for the webinar:Learn to Avoid the #1 Reason Acquisitions Fail - Thu, Aug 13 - https://bit.ly/4wUCNSYTopics in Chibunna's interview:His family's immigration story from NigeriaInterest in how American healthcare worksLearning to manage risk in business schoolAcquiring a service provider for veteransGovernment shutdown meant no revenue first 2 monthsPost-acquisition liquidity for the winChallenges veterans face back homeAnswering the after-hours phone himselfHis journey from banking to behavioral healthInvestment from New Majority CapitalReferences and how to contact Chibunna:LinkedInVeterans RoomNew Majority CapitalGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

In today's MadTech Daily, we discuss Nielsen acquiring DoubleVerify in a $2.15 billion deal, eBay leaning into live shopping as it chases Whatnot and TikTok Shop, and AANA and ADMA merging to form the new Marketing Association of Australia.

Randy Rempp turned around a $17m insurance business as a rookie CEO, then used that track record to raise a search fund. Register for the webinar: The 3 Paths to Franchising for Acquisition Entrepreneurs - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4yGEhSeTopics in Randy's interview:From insurance lawyer to business operatorLeading 300 employees at age 29Why ownership beats being the hired gunSwitching to a traditional search fundInvestors bet on operators, not deal findersRiver guides unlock industries and warm introductionsInside the $31 million acquisition structureWhy every CEO needs a strong CFOThe F-reorg that saved the dealRefinancing to return capital and fuel growthReferences and how to contact Randy:LinkedInMeridian Title CorporationYoung Presidents Organization (YPO) Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:Jenny Thear: jthear@engagepeo.comGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

Minnesota Twins acquire Jeff Hoffman at MLB Trade Deadline! The Twins wrap up the trade deadline by acquiring 3 new pitchers as we're live from Launchpad in Prior Lake! Did the Twins do enough to remain contenders in the American League, and more on the SKOR North Twins Show!NOTE: The first 6 minutes of the audio weren't switched over. So skip ahead if you'd like!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins acquire Jeff Hoffman at MLB Trade Deadline! The Twins wrap up the trade deadline by acquiring 3 new pitchers as we're live from Launchpad in Prior Lake! Did the Twins do enough to remain contenders in the American League, and more on the SKOR North Twins Show!NOTE: The first 6 minutes of the audio weren't switched over. So skip ahead if you'd like!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

SponsorsCloud Accountant Staffing - http://accountingpodcast.promo/casOnPay - http://accountingpodcast.promo/onpayThomson Reuters - http://accountingpodcast.promo/taxautomationVeltrix - http://accountingpodcast.promo/veltrixChapters(00:00) - TAP 499 (02:17) - Livestream and CPE Plug (03:12) - Grant Thornton Buys CBIZ (04:35) - Stock Spike and Activists (09:06) - PE Strategy and IPO Exit (11:09) - Deal Size vs Big Four (13:21) - Trump Immunity and Nominee (16:39) - EY Hack Claim Explained (18:56) - Trump Deal Appeal Update (21:37) - Controller Hiring Crunch (23:21) - Senior Pay Flattening (26:24) - Corporate Hiring Demand (27:59) - AI Boosts Finance Judgment (29:38) - Claude Transforms Forecasting (30:43) - Gen Z AI Dependency Fears (34:32) - Xero Price Hike Backlash (36:45) - Lovable Connector Moat (40:38) - Agents Use Existing SaaS (45:29) - Tariff Refund Windfall (48:20) - NYC Pied-a-Terre Tax (51:44) - PwC UK Audit Failures (55:03) - Wrap Up and Episode 500  Show NotesGrant Thornton Advisors to acquire CBIZ in $5 billion transactionhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/07/29/grant-thornton-set-to-buy-cbiz-for-5-billion-become-5th-largest-firm-in-u-s/187542/Accounting Firm CBIZ Urged by Activist Investor to Pursue M&Ahttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-07-07/accounting-firm-cbiz-urged-by-activist-investor-to-pursue-m-aTrump floats pulling Blanche's AG nomination until after GOP holdouts leave officehttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/trump-blanche-ag-doj-cornyn-tillis.htmlDonald Trump's tax audit immunity remains in place as Blanche's path to confirmation is clearedhttps://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/as-blanches-path-to-confirmation-is-cleared-trumps-tax-audit-immunity-remains-in-place-3858601/Ernst & Young data breach claimed by ShinyHunters extortion ganghttps://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/ernst-and-young-data-breach-claimed-by-shinyhunters-extortion-gang/2026 Corporate Finance & Accounting Talent Research Studyhttps://controllerscouncil.org/2026-corporate-finance-accounting-talent-research-study/Accounting's missing middlehttps://www.accountingtoday.com/news/accountings-missing-middleA third of companies look to increase finance and accounting hireshttps://www.cfo.com/news/companies-look-to-boost-hiring-pay-for-finance-and-accounting-staff-controllers-council-report/824667/AI's top value for finance now lies in improving judgment, not efficiencyhttps://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/ai-top-value-finance-now-085159658.htmlNearly Half of Gen Z Workers Say AI is Making Them Less Intelligenthttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/05/19/nearly-half-of-gen-z-workers-say-ai-is-making-them-less-intelligent/183621/Xero Announces U.S. Subscription Price Changeshttps://www.xero.com/us/pricing-plans/update/Introducing the Lovable Xero connector: build on your Xero data, no code requiredhttps://devblog.xero.com/introducing-the-lovable-xero-connector-build-on-your-xero-data-no-code-required-386873b591bcWe Peaked at 30 AI Agents. Now We're Coming Back Down to 20https://www.saastr.com/we-peaked-at-30-ai-agents-now-were-coming-back-down-to-20-heres-what-consolidation-actually-looks-like-the-agents-011-live/Amazon Got a $600 Million Tariff Refund, Some Going to Shoppershttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/30/amazon-trump-tariff-refunds.htmlNYC Extends Deadline for Pied-à-Terre Tax Exemption Applications to Sept. 18https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-01/nyc-extends-deadline-for-second-home-levy-exemption-requestsStaten Island Homeowners Say They Fear for Safety After Names, Addresses Published on NYC Tax Listhttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/07/31/staten-island-homeowners-say-they-fear-for-safety-after-names-addresses-published-on-nyc-tax-list/187775/PwC Fined $4.4 Million by UK Watchdog Over Babcock Audit Failureshttps://www.globalbankingandfinance.com/uk-financial-watchdog-fines-pwc-4-4-million-over-babcock/New York Governor Trolls LeBron James with Tax on Rumored NYC Homehttps://www.cpapracticeadvisor.com/2026/07/31/new-york-governor-trolls-lebron-james-with-tax-on-rumored-nyc-home/187765/Need CPE?Get CPE for listening to podcasts with Earmark: https://earmarkcpe.comSubscribe to the Earmark Podcast: https://podcast.earmarkcpe.comGet in TouchThanks for listening and the great reviews! We appreciate you! Follow and tweet @BlakeTOliver and @DavidLeary. Find us on

Matt Spiegel and Laurence Holmes reacted to the breaking news that the Cubs have acquired right-hander Clay Holmes and outfielder Tyrone Taylor from the Mets in exchange for infield prospect Jefferson Rojas.

Gabriel Cruz Avila bought a $1.4M remodeling business, weathered a divorce and burnout, then sold it two years later. Register for the webinar: The 3 Paths to Franchising for Acquisition Entrepreneurs - Thu, Aug 6 - https://bit.ly/4pY7VOXTopics in Gabriel's interview:Lessons learned from his dad's businessGetting bored in the oil and gas industryJoining ETA Circle in HoustonLeaning on his warehouse management experienceAcquiring a tile and marble companyFailing to dig deep into historical revenueUsing technology to eliminate 2 admin rolesNegative working capital in home remodelsGoing through a divorceBurnout led to selling the businessReferences and how to contact Gabriel:gabriel.cruz.avila@gmail.comLinkedInKaty Tile & MarbleETA CircleGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman & White Sox land Luis Castillo (Hour 1) full 3895 Mon, 03 Aug 2026 15:50:00 +0000 MQqyWE06wmBasaxB6LhDiYzcw3ETDQQq sports Mully & Haugh Show sports Cubs acquire Kevin Gausman & White Sox land Luis Castillo (Hour 1) Mike Mulligan and David Haugh lead you into your work day by discussing the biggest sports storylines in Chicago and beyond. Along with breaking down the latest on the Bears, Blackhawks, Bulls, Cubs and White Sox, Mully & Haugh routinely interview the top beat writers in the city as well as team executives, coaches and players. Recurring guests include Tribune reporter Brad Biggs, former Bears coach Dave Wannstedt, Pro Football Talk founder Mike Florio, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and Cubs pitching coach Tommy Hottovy. Catch the Mully & Haugh Show live Monday through Friday (5 a.m.- 10 a.m. CT) on 104.3 The Score, the exclusive audio home of the Cubs and the Bulls, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @mullyhaugh. © 2026 Audacy, Inc. Sports https://player.amperwavepodc

(00:00) Marc Bertrand and Tim McKone open the show by reacting to the Red Sox's weekend sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the road. What will constitute a great trade deadline for Craig Breslow as the Red Sox remain red-hot post-All-Star Break?(12:30) The guys break down the pressure Craig Breslow is under during this trade deadline with how good the Red Sox are playing.(23:34) The Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal over the weekend. Zo, Beetle and McKone explain what it means for baseball.(35:35) The guys continue to speculate what the Red Sox will do before the trade deadline.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jones and Keefe were joined by WEEI Insider Meghan Ottolini to share her takeaways from today's Patriots' indoor practice at Gillette. The guys continued to discuss the Red Sox, the possibility of acquiring O's catcher Adley Rutschman, and the potential cost of that acquisition. Before the Clip Du Jour, the guys picked through the Grab Bag.

The WIP Morning Team reacts in real time as second baseman Luis Arráez and relief pitcher Kaleb Kilian are traded to the Phillies in exchange for prospects Ramon Marquez and Marty Gair. They talk about potential defensive adjustments involving Trea Turner that may need to be made and further trades that may be made by the Phillies.

Joe Giglio joins John and James to analyze the Phillies' strategy heading into the trade deadline and the urgency of their aging roster. They evaluate the team's defensive holes and bullpen needs before discussing Tarik Skubal and reacting to a blockbuster trade for Luis Arraez. 02:09 - Joe Giglio Joins Discussion 06:23 - Phillies Aging Core Window 10:32 - Criticizing Early Eagles Practices 17:24 - Tarik Skubal To Dodgers Reaction 21:02 - Selling At The Trade Deadline 25:25 - Nick Foles National TV Gig 29:59 - Addressing Bullpen Pitching Woes 39:40 - Luis Arraez Trade Analysis

Full Show: Monday, August 3rd - Live From MaGerk's in Horsham on Deadline Day It's MLB Trade Deadline Day and the Phillies need to make a move, especially after the Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal. At the end of the show, the Phillies acquire 2B Luis Arraez!

Late last night, the Cubs acquired Kevin Gausman from the Toronto Blue Jays. Alex and Lance have you covered on the latest episode of Cubs Now with Monday's trade deadline. Additionally, Tarik Skubal lands with the Dodgers and lucky enough for Cubs fans we'll get to see the two-time Cy Young winner on Tuesday at the Friendly Confines when he's expected to make his Dodger debut.

The WIP Midday Team reacts to the news that the Philadelphia Phillies have acquired second baseman Luis Arraez from the San Francisco Giants and Mets left-handed pitcher Brooks Raley.

Tony Massarotti reacts to the Dodgers trading prospects to the Tigers for star pitcher Tarik Skubal.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Scott Coleman and Shawn Coleman break down the first trade of the deadline for the Atlanta Braves, acquiring veteran outfielder Lane Thomas and lefty pitcher Bailey Falter from the Kansas City Royals. They discuss what Thomas will bring to the lineup, the prospect cost to acquire Thomas and Falter, and what needs remain for Alex Anthopoulos. Fastenal - Industrial Supplies, Innovative Solutions. Want to learn more? Visit Fastenal.com Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dodgers have acquired back-to-back Cy Young-winning pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. LAUSD says they are taking steps to make sure classrooms near the Lineage warehouse are safe for students when they return to class. A Burbank man is on a mission to help cure loneliness through inviting strangers to breakfast. Plus, more. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Minnesota Twins acquire a starting pitcher before the trade deadline! The Twins grab staring pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles; Why did the Twins make this trade; Plus other reactions on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In a quick show, Zack and T.J. react to the trade between the Guardians and Brewers, which featured, among others, Bo Naylor being sent to Milwaukee for reliever Craig Yoho.We hope you'll consider joining our exclusive Guardians community of fans in our Discord, you'll get an ADDITIONAL episode per week, all for supporting the show for $5 per month at Patreon.com/SelbyIsGodcastListeners get $20 off their first ticket purchase at SEATGEEK with the promo code: SELBY.

Minnesota Twins acquire a starting pitcher before the trade deadline! The Twins grab staring pitcher Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles; Why did the Twins make this trade; Plus other reactions on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins acquire AJ Minter ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline; The Twins give up two prospects outside the top 20; Why the Twins jumped early at the trade deadline and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Minnesota Twins acquire AJ Minter ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline; The Twins give up two prospects outside the top 20; Why the Twins jumped early at the trade deadline and more on the SKOR North Twins Show.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Edgar Galindo and his partner bought 2 businesses with SBA loans. Now he's facing the consequences of shuttering both.Topics in Edgar's interview:Construction background in his family business“Google-funded search”Wanted flexibility to start a familyAustin-only geographic search Found partner through SearchfunderFirst deal: Austin landscaping companyBuying a second business within 6 monthsMaking quick changes to the businessUndisclosed liabilities and customer-stealing employeesClosing both businesses and facing bankruptcyReferences and how to contact Edgar:LinkedInWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Ben’s daughter’s first MLB game, and Ben briefly interviews the four-year-old Sloan about her spectator experience. Then they discuss the MVP races (with an emphasis on Pete Crow-Armstrong’s status as the NL frontrunner over Shohei Ohtani), the Nationals and Red Sox swapping Curtis Mead and Connelly Early, a Kerry Wood trick pitch, John Kruk’s Sunday Night Baseball attire, teams’ tendency to covet Tarik Skubal vs. their reluctance to trade top prospects for rental players, and the biggest pre-deadline positional strengths for non-contenders and positional weaknesses for contenders. Audio intro: Grant Brisbee, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Jimmy Kramer, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Dodgers vs. Mets game Link to “if baseball were different” wiki Link to Goodnight Baseball Link to Decoy Saves Opening Day Link to Moana box office Link to Maui’s nipples article 1 Link to Maui’s nipples article 2 Link to Disney nipples history Link to Mario nipples article Link to FG WAR leaderboard Link to B-Ref WAR leaderboard Link to Roberts on MVP Ohtani Link to Ohtani pen session news Link to top baserunners Link to Paine on PCA Link to Witt injury article Link to MLBTR on the Nats-Sox trade Link to FG on the Nats-Sox trade Link to Red Sox HR leaders Link to Breslow quote Link to Friedman quote Link to winner’s curse wiki Link to team SP projections Link to Mead injury article Link to Wood Reddit post Link to Wood tweet Link to “what kind of move” tweet Link to Meg’s Kruk post Link to article on Kruk broadcast Link to Sheehan on rentals Link to Cooper on traded prospects Link to Paine on deadline deals Link to Dan S. on deadline importance Link to irresistible force paradox Link to Juggernaut meme Link to replacement-level killers series Link to FG playoff odds Link to projected positional WAR Link to Ben’s color-coded spreadsheet Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

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