Podcasts about Acquisition

Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the dance which, from when it reached Britain in the early nineteenth century, revolutionised the relationship between music, literature and people here for the next hundred years. While it may seem formal now, it was the informality and daring that drove its popularity, with couples holding each other as they spun round a room to new lighter music popularised by Johann Strauss, father and son, such as The Blue Danube. Soon the Waltz expanded the creative world in poetry, ballet, novellas and music, from the Ballets Russes of Diaghilev to Moon River and Are You Lonesome Tonight. With Susan Jones Emeritus Professor of English Literature at the University of Oxford Derek B. Scott Professor Emeritus of Music at the University of Leeds And Theresa Buckland Emeritus Professor of Dance History and Ethnography at the University of Roehampton Producer: Simon Tillotson Reading list: Egil Bakka, Theresa Jill Buckland, Helena Saarikoski, and Anne von Bibra Wharton (eds.), Waltzing Through Europe: Attitudes towards Couple Dances in the Long Nineteenth Century, (Open Book Publishers, 2020) Theresa Jill Buckland, ‘How the Waltz was Won: Transmutations and the Acquisition of Style in Early English Modern Ballroom Dancing. Part One: Waltzing Under Attack' (Dance Research, 36/1, 2018); ‘Part Two: The Waltz Regained' (Dance Research, 36/2, 2018) Theresa Jill Buckland, Society Dancing: Fashionable Bodies in England, 1870-1920 (Palgrave Macmillan, 2011) Erica Buurman, The Viennese Ballroom in the Age of Beethoven (Cambridge University Press, 2022) Paul Cooper, ‘The Waltz in England, c. 1790-1820' (Paper presented at Early Dance Circle conference, 2018) Sherril Dodds and Susan Cook (eds.), Bodies of Sound: Studies Across Popular Dance and Music (Ashgate, 2013), especially ‘Dancing Out of Time: The Forgotten Boston of Edwardian England' by Theresa Jill Buckland Zelda Fitzgerald, Save Me the Waltz (first published 1932; Vintage Classics, 2001) Hilary French, Ballroom: A People's History of Dancing (Reaktion Books, 2022) Susan Jones, Literature, Modernism, and Dance (Oxford University Press, 2013) Mark Knowles, The Wicked Waltz and Other Scandalous Dances: Outrage at Couple Dancing in the 19th and Early 20th Centuries (McFarland, 2009) Rosamond Lehmann, Invitation to the Waltz (first published 1932; Virago, 2006) Eric McKee, Decorum of the Minuet, Delirium of the Waltz: A Study of Dance-Music Relations in 3/4 Time (Indiana University Press, 2012) Eduard Reeser, The History of the Walz (Continental Book Co., 1949) Stanley Sadie (ed.), The New Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians, Vol. 27 (Macmillan, 2nd ed., 2000), especially ‘Waltz' by Andrew Lamb Derek B. Scott, Sounds of the Metropolis: The 19th-Century Popular Music Revolution in London, New York, Paris and Vienna (Oxford University Press, 2008), especially the chapter ‘A Revolution on the Dance Floor, a Revolution in Musical Style: The Viennese Waltz' Joseph Wechsberg, The Waltz Emperors: The Life and Times and Music of the Strauss Family (Putnam, 1973) Cheryl A. Wilson, Literature and Dance in Nineteenth-century Britain (Cambridge University Press, 2009) Virginia Woolf, The Voyage Out (first published 1915; William Collins, 2013) Virginia Woolf, The Years (first published 1937; Vintage Classics, 2016) David Wyn Jones, The Strauss Dynasty and Habsburg Vienna (Cambridge University Press, 2023) Sevin H. Yaraman, Revolving Embrace: The Waltz as Sex, Steps, and Sound (Pendragon Press, 2002) Rishona Zimring, Social Dance and the Modernist Imagination in Interwar Britain (Ashgate Press, 2013) Spanning history, religion, culture, science and philosophy, In Our Time from BBC Radio 4 is essential listening for the intellectually curious. In each episode, host Melvyn Bragg and expert guests explore the characters, events and discoveries that have shaped our world.

Brian Seeling sought a blue-collar business with a good manager in place. He found exactly that — with $2.6m in revenue.Register for the webinar: Tactical EQ to Win Over Sellers and Brokers - TODAY! - https://bit.ly/46MlUhCTopics in Brian's interview:Being an entrepreneurial kidMoving from IT to blue-collarGetting value from SMBootcamp“Riches are in the niches”Satisfaction of developing peopleNot all SBA lending is the same“Billionaires do business with billionaires”Tactfully bringing about changeContinuing the commission-based compensation modelReplacing old tech in the businessReferences and how to contact Brian:LinkedInPGM ServiceWork 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 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 RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

Is acquisition the real shortcut to a modern, profitable dental practice? This episode takes you behind the scenes with Dr. Monil Mehta, owner of Dentistry On The Ponds, as he reveals the daily realities and deliberate choices that have shaped his journey since purchasing his practice in 2022.From his pre-dawn gym sessions to late-night administrative catch-ups, Dr. Mehta opens up about the dedication required to manage every facet of ownership—whether it's upgrading technology, renegotiating vendor contracts, or cultivating a motivated team. He candidly shares why he chose to acquire an established practice rather than start from scratch, and details the strategies that accelerated growth: from system upgrades and marketing investments to integrating new protocols. Dr. Mehta's transparency about the stresses, rewards, and ongoing evolution of practice life offers genuine insight for any aspiring dental practice owner.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The critical factors Dr. Mehta weighed when choosing between starting a practice and an acquisitionHow a structured daily routine keeps energy high and priorities clearTactical improvements: technology upgrades and efficient front office systemsSmart approaches to renegotiating contracts and controlling overhead costsPractical strategies for integrating new marketing and team processesLessons learned from navigating staff transitions and rapid changesTips on balancing demanding business growth with personal and family timeCandid advice for future dental owners eyeing acquisitionPress play for an unfiltered look at what it really means to own, modernize, and grow a dental practice from day one.‍Sponsors:‍CallRail: Call tracking + AI that turns calls into campaigns that convert, quality patients, and cost savings. Click our link to start a free trial today! callrail.com/dentalmarketerClick here for a special offer!Guest: Dr. Monil MehtaPractice Name: Dentistry On The PondsCheck out Monil's Media:‍Website: dentistryontheponds.comFacebook: facebook.com/ChanhassenDDSInstagram: instagram.com/dentistryontheponds‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Let Us Know How We're Doing on Apple Podcasts!‍

Rob Hahn and Greg Robertson from Industry Relations join us for a high-octane debate on the Compass-Anywhere acquisition. We focus on the ripple effects: Will the industry consolidate into a few giants? How will Zillow, Rocket, and Homes.com respond? Diving into the chaos, debating Zillow's "nuclear war" options, the risk of a private listing "arms race," and whether the deal signals the end of the traditional MLS system.   Links mentioned in the show: Rob's Article on 5 Things Zillow can do: https://notoriousrob.substack.com/p/how-could-zillow-respond   Brian Boero's agent count article: https://1000watt.net/blog/friday-flash-the-coming-realtor-boom/   Connect with Rob and Greg  Rob's Website https://notoriousrob.substack.com/ Greg's Website https://www.vendoralley.com/about-2/   Follow Industry Relations on YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@IndustryRelationsPodcast   Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show send us an email: jessica@inman.com You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/  

This week, Seasoned legal marketing leader Steve Smith breaks down how plaintiff firms pick torts, acquire cases, and build co-counsel relationships to drive predictable growth and mitigate risk through diversification. From Roblox to microplastics, Steve guides us through the trends shaping mass tort law

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Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Did you know that waking up early can transform your life and business? In this episode, Sharran reveals the single habit that helped him build two billion-dollar companies. He also shares the five key steps that made his morning routine successful. Sharran breaks down how to design your mornings for maximum impact and productivity, offering actionable insights that enable you to stop feeling like you're grinding and start making progress.“The way you own your morning is the way you own your life.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:17 - The power of waking up at 4:45 a.m.02:39 - Step 1: Evening routine is more important than your morning routine03:36 - Step 2: Do something you enjoy when you wake up04:28 - Step 3: Remove all friction the night before05:19 - Step 4: Shock your system immediately06:11 - Step 5: Be part of something bigger than yourself07:56 - How waking up early led to breakthroughs in businessResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1- Threads - https://www.threads.com/@sharransrivatsaa

Nick Keegan owned a struggling software business doing just €1m/yr until an acquisition put it on the path to 9 figures.Register for the webinars: How PACT Simplifies Investor Deals Using SBA - TOMORROW! - https://bit.ly/42jGpB2Tactical EQ to Win Over Sellers and Brokers - Thu Oct 9th - https://bit.ly/48wqcMPTopics in Nick's interview:10 years in the Irish Defense ForcesHis app idea that ultimately failedPivoting his failed business into Mail MetricsSuccessfully competing against larger print companies7 years of slow growthAcquiring 2 large companies simultaneouslyHiring a tutor to teach him basic financeBuying one business in Ireland and one in the UKBorrowing at a very high interest rateIncreasing revenue by $12m in one yearReferences and how to contact Nick:LinkedInMail MetricsLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.comConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

Firefly Aerospace announces its $855 million acquisition of SciTec. The U.S. Space Force awards SpaceX and ULA the first post-2027 launch contracts. Japan's ispace completes key vibration tests for its Series 3 lunar lander.  Remember to leave us a 5-star rating and review in your favorite podcast app. Be sure to follow T-Minus on LinkedIn and Instagram. T-Minus Guest Bailey Reichelt from Aegis Space Law and Matthew Linton from Linton Space Law bring us Space Law FAQs. If you have any questions you'd like to ask the team, please email space@n2k.com. Selected Reading Firefly strengthens portfolio with $855 million deal for national security tech firm SciTec | Reuters  Space Force taps SpaceX, ULA for first set of critical launches beyond FY27 - Breaking Defense ispace Announces Series 3 Lander Achieves Significant Testing Milestone for Mission 4  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/axiom-space_hungary-axodc-buildingopportunity-activity-7379933909985206272-N_V-/?rcm=ACoAAAgYa4kBQSgG6y9F3qpyRZA3smwobuJvR9E  4iG Space and Defence aims to become strategic investor of Axiom Space  ESA inaugurates deep space antenna in Australia  https://lte.observatoiredeparis.psl.eu/Occultation-by-Ganymede-on-October-14-2025?lang=en Share your feedback. What do you think about T-Minus Space Daily? Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts with us by completing our ⁠brief listener survey⁠. Thank you for helping us continue to improve our show.  Want to hear your company in the show? You too can reach the most influential leaders and operators in the industry. Here's our ⁠media kit⁠. Contact us at ⁠space@n2k.com⁠ to request more info. Want to join us for an interview? Please send your pitch to ⁠space-editor@n2k.com⁠ and include your name, affiliation, and topic proposal. T-Minus is a production of N2K Networks, your source for strategic workforce intelligence. © N2K Networks, Inc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OEG celebrates 500 offshore turbine toilet installations while BlackRock acquires AES for $38 billion, signaling continued investment despite global wind auction slowdowns and European wind droughts. Sign up now for Uptime Tech News, our weekly email update on all things wind technology. This episode is sponsored by Weather Guard Lightning Tech. Learn more about Weather Guard's StrikeTape Wind Turbine LPS retrofit. Follow the show on Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Linkedin and visit Weather Guard on the web. And subscribe to Rosemary Barnes' YouTube channel here. Have a question we can answer on the show? Email us! Welcome to Uptime News. Flash Industry News Lightning fast. Your host, Allen Hall, shares the renewable industry news you may have missed. Allen Hall 2025: There's good news today from the wind energy sector, and it starts of all places with toilets. OEG and Aberdeen Headquartered company just reached a milestone. They've installed their 500th in turbine welfare unit across the UK's offshore wind sector. If you've ever worked on an offshore wind turbine, you know why this matters. These aren't just convenience facilities. Their dignity and their safety. The other difference between a dangerous transfer to a standby vessel and staying on the job. The units operate in the harshest offshore conditions with no external power or water. Nine offshore wind farms now have these facilities and they're making offshore work accessible for [00:01:00] women helping retain a more diverse workforce. And while OEG celebrates 500 installations, something much larger is happening in the American Midwest. Gulf Pacific Power. Just completed a major transaction with NL Green Power North America. Gulf Pacific acquired all of E L's interest in five operating wind facilities, totaling over 800 megawatts of capacity. The portfolio includes Prairie Rose in Minnesota, Goodwill and Origin, and Rocky Ridge in Oklahoma, and a facility in North Dakota. Projects with long-term power purchase agreements and high credit counterparties. And then there's BlackRock. The world's largest asset manager is placing a $38 billion bet on American clean energy. They're close to acquiring power Giant a ES, which have give BlackRock ownership of nearly eight gigawatts of wind power capacity. A [00:02:00] ES leads in sign deals with data center customers with artificial intelligence driving unprecedented electricity demand. That positioning matters. The weather numbers tell their own story about wind's challenging year. Most of Europe recorded wind speeds four to 8% below normal in the first half of this year. The wind drought curtailed generation in Germany, Spain, France, and the United Kingdom. But the Northeastern United States saw winds seven to 10% above average in parts of Norway, Sweden, and Northern China also benefited. And in storm, Amy, which is passing through the uk, it drove wholesale electricity prices negative for 17 hours. 20 gigawatts of wind power flooded the grid and the grid paid users to consume electricity. Too much wind, not enough demand. The offshore wind industry faces real headwinds. Global awards fell more than 70% in the first nine months of this year. Of about 20 gigawatts of expected auctions, [00:03:00] only 2.2 gigawatts have been awarded. Germany, the Netherlands and Denmark are preparing new frameworks to restore investor confidence and Japan designated two promising offshore zones, but confidence there is still shaken when Mitsubishi pulled out of its first auction due to some sorry costs. So here's what we have. An Aberdeen company celebrating 500 toilet installations that transform working conditions. A Midwestern power company expanding its wind portfolio by 800 megawatts and the world's largest asset manager, betting $38 billion on American energy infrastructure. All while offshore auctions stall globally, all while Europe experiences a wind drought and the UK experiences at times too m...

A new guest host, Josh Chandley, is stepping into the arena as we dig into Microsoft's latest controversial moves and what they signal for the company's long-term gaming strategy. Then, we unpack the historic $55B acquisition of EA by Saudi Arabia, the largest leveraged buyout in gaming history. What does this mean for EA, for the industry, and for the shrinking pool of public gaming companies? Finally, we explore AppLovin's surprising push into e-commerce, and why it might be more disruptive than you think.Timestamps00:52 Guest Star Host: Josh Chandley06:23 Microsoft's Controversial Moves13:35 The EA Acquisition: A Historic Deal17:31 Industry Reactions and Analysis29:12 Saudi Arabia's Gaming Ambitions31:39 Financial Concerns and Debt Management40:16 AppLovin's E-commerce Expansion50:58 Unity's Challenges and Opportunities

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editors David Bank and Amy Cortese. Up this week: At Neighborhood Economics in Chicago, entrepreneurship through acquisition and other promising ideas are filling out the playbook for shared prosperity; How ExxonMobil's new voting program for retail investors aims to change the balance of power in corporate governance. And, how reinsurer GreenieRE is bringing the concept of surety bonds to help scale climate tech investments.Story links:“Expanding ‘entrepreneurship through acquisition' for inclusive wealth creation in the US and Canada,”“Investors who refuse to take a loyalty oath to ExxonMobil should decline to join its ‘retail voting program,'” by As You Sow's Andrew Behar“GreenieRe sees ‘impact insurance' surety bonds as the key to scaling climate tech,” by Amy Cortese

Want to learn more about Vodyssey or start your STR journey. Book a call here:https://meetings.hubspot.com/vodysseystrategysession/booknow?utm_source=vodysseycom&uuid=80fb7859-b8f4-40d1-a31d-15a5caa687b7CONNECT WITH ED:https://www.healthyloveandmoney.com/https://www.instagram.com/healthyloveandmoney/https://www.linkedin.com/in/healthyloveandmoney/ED & ANN'S PROPERTYhttps://www.airbnb.com/rooms/1487675661306822790?viralityEntryPoint=1&unique_share_id=355DBFFF-6614-4776-BD97-B5E308A665A5&slcid=8ac5f02bfb7448e8965359334ee7b167&s=76&adults=1&slug=uP4csI6A&source_impression_id=p3_1755647145_P3d2zROPtFd3KU9VFOLLOW US:https://www.facebook.com/share/g/16XJMvMbVo/https://www.instagram.com/vodysseyshawnmoorehttps://www.facebook.com/vodysseyshawnmoore/https://www.linkedin.com/company/str-financial-freedomhttps://www.tiktok.com/@vodysseyshawnmooreChapters00:00:00 Intro00:03:08 Navigating the Decision to Invest00:05:54 The Importance of Partnership in Investments00:09:01 Learning from Experience and Mentorship00:12:02 Acquisition and Property Management Insights00:14:50 Understanding Financial Responsibilities00:17:58 Challenges of Well Water Systems00:20:55 The Emotional Journey of Property Ownership00:23:42 Evaluating Property Managers00:26:57 Designing the Property for Success00:29:48 Family Involvement in Real Estate00:32:42 Future Goals and Learning Opportunities

Host Brian Walsh takes up ImpactAlpha's top stories with editors David Bank and Amy Cortese. Up this week: At Neighborhood Economics in Chicago, entrepreneurship through acquisition and other promising ideas are filling out the playbook for shared prosperity; How ExxonMobil's new voting program for retail investors aims to change the balance of power in corporate governance. And, how reinsurer GreenieRE is bringing the concept of surety bonds to help scale climate tech investments.Story links:“⁠Expanding ‘entrepreneurship through acquisition' for inclusive wealth creation in the US and Canada⁠,”“⁠Investors who refuse to take a loyalty oath to ExxonMobil should decline to join its ‘retail voting program,'⁠” by As You Sow's Andrew Behar“⁠GreenieRe sees ‘impact insurance' surety bonds as the key to scaling climate tech⁠,” by Amy Cortese

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Onu Okebie and Brian Boland wanted to retain 100% ownership when they began, so they used an SBA loan. It has paid off.Register for the webinars: The ABCs of Franchise M&A: Deal Sourcing, Diligence, and Integration - TODAY! -  https://bit.ly/481yThOHow PACT Simplifies Investor Deals Using SBA - Tue Oct 7th - https://bit.ly/48FjAvqTopics in Brian and Onu's interview:Forming a partnership in business schoolSearching for 2.5 yearsClosing on their first business while still in schoolBootstrapping their first acquisitionSacrifice and long commute the first yearWillingness to “be bad at something”Complexity of niche/time-sensitive freightAthletic grit carried them through acquisition challengesLearning to pitch to investors5 acquisitions in less than 5 yearsReferences and how to contact Brian and Onu:Brian LinkedInOnu LinkedInHTL FreightWebinar: Use an SBA Loan to Start a Roll-UpDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.comGet 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 of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you're a searcherConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

The Pentagon is one of the hardest customers in the world to win over. For startups, the barriers are steep: complex rules, unfamiliar offices, and a culture that doesn't work like Silicon Valley. But the stakes couldn't be higher—cracking the Department of Defense can mean scaling breakthrough technologies that shape national security.In this episode of The Burn Bag, A'ndre Gonawela speaks with two of the most influential voices in defense innovation: Steve Blank, the father of the Lean Startup movement and co-founder of Hacking for Defense, and Pete Newell, CEO of BMNT and former leader of the Army's Rapid Equipping Force. Together, they've helped release the 2025 PEO Directory—a first-of-its-kind playbook that maps who buys what inside the Pentagon and how startups can navigate the system.We break down why so many companies fail when they try to sell to the military, what's changing in the Pentagon's acquisition culture, and how new reforms could give startups and investors a real shot at competing with defense giants. Steve and Pete also walk through the different paths a startup can take—whether building patiently through government programs or charging directly to the field—and share how founders can take advantage of the PEO Directory.If you've ever wondered how innovation actually gets into the hands of warfighters—or why it so often doesn't—this conversation is your guide to understanding and changing the system.Download the 2025 PEO Directory here.Read Steve Blank's blog post on the Directory here.

In this episode, Kareem Fidel of CGI Federal introduces Zach Whitman, Chief Data Scientist and inaugural Chief AI Officer at GSA, who discusses GSA's AI strategies and initiatives. Whitman elaborates on the practical experimentation and deployment of AI systems, the importance of data hygiene, benchmarks for AI performance, and the challenges and opportunities in AI adoption and acquisition for federal agencies. Key topics include AI in acquisitions, talent readiness for AI, and the fine balance between technological advancement and maintaining accuracy and precision in AI governance. Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode! For more from ACT-IAC, follow us on LinkedIn or visit http://www.actiac.org.Learn more about membership at https://www.actiac.org/join.Donate to ACT-IAC at https://actiac.org/donate. Intro/Outro Music: See a Brighter Day/Gloria TellsCourtesy of Epidemic Sound(Episodes 1-159: Intro/Outro Music: Focal Point/Young CommunityCourtesy of Epidemic Sound)

Christopher Greiner, CFO of Zeta Global (ZETA), returns to Schwab Network at the NYSE to discuss the latest developments around the data cloud company. Among the latest drivers: its acquisition of Marigold. Christopher points to the company as a strong way to expand Zeta's business abroad.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

On today's episode of the Govcon Giants Podcast, I sit down with Andrew Hunter, former Assistant Secretary of the Air Force for Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, to unpack the realities of how the government buys—and where opportunities exist for contractors. With nearly two decades on Capitol Hill, years in the think tank space, and direct leadership in rapid acquisition at the Department of Defense, Andrew shares firsthand stories from counter-IED programs in Iraq to drone defense and logistics modernization. We dive into the $700B+ defense budget, the slowdown of new entrants into the federal market, and why outdated Air Force systems still create massive openings for innovative contractors ready to deliver modern solutions. Key topics covered: Insights from Andrew Hunter's career spanning Capitol Hill, think tanks, and DoD rapid acquisition. Why new entrants into government contracting have slowed—and how small businesses can still break through. The urgent need to modernize legacy systems and the opportunities it creates for contractors. Learn more: https://govcongiants.org/

In this episode, we're joined by Inês Lorenzo, VP of Growth at Usercentrics, the privacy-led MarTech company that scaled from

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Feeling like your effort isn't getting you anywhere? In this episode, Sharran breaks down why hard work alone isn't enough and how to find the game you were truly built to win. Using tennis, business, and life as examples, he introduces his concept of “Lego Blocks of Leverage” and reveals how identifying your unique ability can turn grind into flow. Sharran shares actionable insights to help listeners uncover where they have energy, edge, and ease so work feels like play but produces real results.Ready to stop spinning your wheels? Tune in to learn how to leverage your superpowers, build systems that scale, and finally win in the areas that matter. “We're all X-Men and X-Women in some way. Each one of us has our own superpower. We all have our own gifts.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:17 - Tennis analogy: playing on the wrong surface03:27 - When it's smart to change the table you're sitting at04:49 - Finding your level ten vehicle in life and business10:30 - Lego blocks of leverage: Sharran's superpower14:50 - The three filters: energy, edge, ease18:10 - Playing the game you were designed to playResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1- Threads -

Dan and Ron Apke are back to share the 5 steps to getting your first subdivide land deal. Minor subdivides in rural America can be one of the most profitable land investing strategies, and in this episode, the Apke Brothers break down exactly how to do it, even if you've never flipped land or worked in real estate before. If you've ever wanted to learn how to buy land, split it into smaller parcels, and maximize your returns, this is where to start.What You Will Learn:* How to choose the best counties in America for subdividing land* Key legal and zoning restrictions to look out for before starting* What makes a property perfect for subdividing (and what to avoid)* The most effective ways to reach out to landowners* How to buy, split, and sell subdivided land for maximum profit================================ 

This week, in episode 264, Mel Gravely brings closure to a story he's been sharing in pieces over the past year. You may recall that he bought a facilities maintenance company a couple years ago that he was convinced he could scale—only to discover that it was hemorrhaging money. Mel dug in, diagnosed the problem, fixed it, bought out his partners, turned the company profitable—and then decided to shut it down. Why close a business that's making money? Mel explains the surprising answer, along with three lessons he says he learned. He also joins Jay Goltz in a candid discussion of the painful flipside of hiring: When, and how, does it make sense to lay off employees? As Jay points out, it's far easier to find advice about adding people than about letting them go, even though it's a calculation many owners are facing today. Plus: A would-be entrepreneur preparing to launch a business with two friends admits he's feeling scared. He wants to know whether that fear ever goes away. Mel and Jay think he's asking the wrong question.

Ready to discover a strategy for explosive business growth that few are talking about? In this episode of Predictable B2B Success, host Vinay Koshy speaks with Marty Fahncke, an accomplished marketer, mergers and acquisitions advisor, and serial dealmaker who has scaled businesses to over a billion dollars in revenue and executed more than $450 million in M&A transactions. Marty doesn't just talk about growth; he's lived it, transforming small startups into industry giants and navigating both the buy and sell sides of deals across diverse sectors, including SaaS, consumer goods, health & wellness, and e-commerce. In this conversation, Marty pulls back the curtain on how acquisitions can be the secret weapon for B2B companies grappling with longer sales cycles, rising marketing costs, and economic headwinds. You'll hear how even fierce competitors became powerful partners, what signals make companies ripe for acquisition, and the surprisingly creative ways businesses can fund deals without draining their cash reserves. If you've ever wondered how to turn risk into opportunity or scale your business through strategic acquisition, this episode will challenge your assumptions and spark your curiosity. Don't miss Marty's actionable insights that could change the way you think about growth! Some areas we explore in this episode include: Marty's Shift from Marketing to M&A: How Marty transitioned into mergers and acquisitions and his early experiences.Acquisition as a Growth Strategy: The advantages of scaling B2B businesses via acquisitions rather than just organic growth.Current B2B Challenges: Market headwinds such as longer sales cycles, increased costs, and economic uncertainty.Creative Deal Structuring: The necessity of creativity and risk-taking in structuring acquisition deals.Targeting Businesses for Acquisition: How to identify acquisition opportunities up and down the supply chain and beyond.Relationship Building for M&A: The importance of networking with vendors, customers, and partners to uncover opportunities.The Role of AI in Valuation: Effects of AI on the value—positively and negatively—of SaaS and other tech businesses.Acquisition Funding Options: Various non-cash funding strategies like seller financing and asset-based lending.Merging Company Cultures: Approaches to blending organizations post-acquisition for the best results.Exit Planning & Valuation Drivers: Preparing for a sale, maximizing business value, and focusing on profits over revenue.And much, much more...

Episode 6: Romulans Why does every treaty with the Romulans involve the cloaking device? Does it make sense that the Tal Shiar and Obsidian Order are working together? Was Section 31 bumbling for show? Do you think Kira and Cretak could have been friends? What can 12 ships do against an armada? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna, as we discuss the Romulan episodes in Deep Space Nine. This is the sixth episode of the Romulan series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the Romulan episodes in every Star Trek show, discussing every Star Trek series. SPOILER WARNING: Deep Space Nine Next time, we'll travel back in time to discuss Enterprise! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro and outro is by Jerry Goldsmith. Rule of Acquisition #9: Opportunity plus instinct equals profit. Please check out our Patreon and donate any $1, $6, $10, or $20 per month to access exclusive episodes of trivia, documentary review, and reviews of every episode of The Animated Series, Lower Decks and the Short Treks. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

In this episode of the Inorganic Podcast, Co-host Christian Hassold provides a follow-up on episode 29, correcting the previously reported details on the planned acquisition of Acculinks by Verisk. He explains that Acculinks, a 165-person company specializing in rooftop estimation software, will be acquired for $2.35 billion. Despite initial confusion about the high purchase price, Hassold reveals that Acculinks has impressive financial metrics, including $150 million in annual revenue, 80% of which is recurring, and a 55% EBITDA margin. The planned acquisition is notable for its high ARR and EBITDA multiples, which are significantly above market averages. Hassold also discusses the financial strategies Verisk employed to fund the contemplated acquisition, including leveraging debt. The deal is still pending regulatory review and finalization of debt financing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most construction companies think they're using BIM. They're not. And it's costing them 20% on every project.In this episode of Bricks & Bytes, Owen sits down with Dave from Procore's BIM team and Tore Hovland, founder of NovaRender (recently acquired by Procore), to unpack what's really happening in the BIM space and why two major acquisitions just changed the game.Key topics discussed:Why BIM adoption is actually 20-30%, not the 70% everyone claimsThe hidden 2GB browser limit killing your ability to view large modelsHow building from 2D vs 3D vs full BIM changes cost overruns from 20% to 5%Why Procore spent millions acquiring NovaRender and Flypaper simultaneouslyThe streaming technology that lets you open 50-mile infrastructure projects in secondsWhat 80% of acquisitions fail and why culture matters more than techThe future where construction happens without drawings"Where we're going, there are no drawings. You could actually build off the model. It could actually be the permit that goes out." - Dave, ProcoreIf you've ever wondered why your BIM models won't load, why projects keep going over budget, or what the hell is actually happening with construction technology right now, this episode breaks it all down.---------------Our Sponsor: Archdesk - “The #1 Construction Management Software for Growing Companies - Manage your projects from Tender to Handover” check archdesk.comBuildVision - streamlining the construction supply chain with a unified platform - www.buildvision.ioChapters00:00 Intro02:00 Introduction to Procore and NovaRender Acquisition04:02 Winning BIM: Strategies and Challenges06:52 The Significance of NovaRender in BIM12:04 The Vision Behind NovaRender's Creation15:42 The Decision to Partner with Procore16:57 Acquisition of Flypaper: Enhancing BIM Solutions19:51 BIM Adoption Trends and Statistics23:47 The Impact of BIM on Project Costs28:49 Procore's Growth Strategy in Europe30:26 The Importance of Data Ownership in BIM37:41 Dave's Background and Its Influence on Procore39:16 The Evolution of BIM and Sustainable Construction41:04 User-Centric Design in Construction Technology42:45 Streamlining BIM Models for Field Use45:40 Defining Success in BIM Adoption50:20 Lessons from Founding NoRender54:17 The Acquisition Process: Insights and Experiences01:03:53 Future Predictions for BIM and Construction Technology

David Gower, CEO and Chairman of Emerita Resources (TSX.V: EMO) (OTCQB: EMOTF), joins us to review the news out to the market on September 19th that announced the granting of exploration permits for the San Antonio and Terranova claims, adjacent to and expanding the footprint of their wholly owned polymetallic Iberian West Project (IBW), located in southern Spain.   These 2 new properties add an additional 181 hectares to Emerita's wholly owned Iberian Pyrite Belt holdings, taking the Company's total mineral property holdings in the IBW area to 8,144 hectares. The IBW Project hosts three Volcanogenic Massive Sulphide (VMS) deposits, which comprise NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource estimates from the La Romanera, La Infanta and El Cura deposits.   The San Antonio license is located southwest of the Company's large claim referred to as the Ontario license and is directly along the geological trend of the IBW Project's La Romanera deposit. For future reference, these claims, along with those formerly referred to as “Ontario” will be treated as a single exploration project area and referred to as the “San Antonio Project”.   The Terranova license also occurs along this mineralized trend along strike of La Romanera and extends the Company's mineral property close to the border of Portugal. There are several historic small-scale mines on the Terranova license that were mined up to the mid-20th century; including the Vuelta Falsa Mine and the Trimpancho Mine.  Exploration can commence immediately in these newly permitted areas and the Company is developing plans for exploration work on these claims along with the larger San Antonio project.   The company also announced in that same press release from September 19th that Emerita has entered into a letter of intent (“LOI”) with Western Metallica Resources Corp. to acquire 100% ownership of the Nueva Celti Copper Project located 75 km northeast of the city of Seville in the province of Andalusia, Spain; with historic mining operations and situated in the Ossa Morena geological massif.   We discuss all the derisking work going on in the background at the IBW Project, building toward the Pre-Feasibility Study (PFS) for late Q4 of this year, or Q1 of next year, as well as an update on the key environmental permits anticipated to come in over the next couple months.   We wrap up with David summarizing that the Third Section of the Provincial Court of Seville has completed the hearings for the criminal trial on the alleged crimes committed during the process of awarding the Aznalcóllar tender. The hearings commenced on March 3, 2025 and were completed on July 15, 2025. The Trial judges, Angel Márquez Romero (President of the Court), Luis G. de Oro-Pulido Sanz and Carmen Pilar Caracuel Raya, will now prepare their rulings on the criminal allegations. The company is still awaiting further clarity on whether Emerita Resources will be awarded the high-grade polymetallic Aznalcóllar Project later this year, as the only other qualified bidder at the time.     If you have any follow up questions for David regarding Emerita Resources, then email those in to us at either Fleck@kereport.com or Shad@kereport.com.   Click here to follow the latest news from Emerita Resources     For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Akiba Leisman, President and CEO of Mako Mining (TSX.V:MKO – OTCQX:MAKOF), joins me to review the news release today, on September 30th, announcing that the Company has entered into of a binding term sheet with Sailfish Royalty Corp. to acquire the Mt. Hamilton Gold-Silver Project located in White Pine County, Nevada, USA, through the acquisition of 100% of Mt. Hamilton LLC, the direct owner of the Mt. Hamilton Project, through a series of transactions. Sailfish will acquire MH LLC on an arm's length basis from Mt. Hamilton Holdings LLC, and subsequently transfer the interests to Mako in consideration for a corporate gold stream, and a 2% net smelter return ("NSR") royalty on the Mt. Hamilton Project from Mako. Neither Mako nor Sailfish will issue any equity to complete these transactions.   The Mt. Hamilton Project has all major state and federal permits to allow construction of an open pit, heap leach gold-silver project, and has a current mineral resource estimate with an effective date of September 23, 2025 (the "Mt. Hamilton MRE") that was prepared by James N. Gray, P.Geo., of Advantage Geoservices Ltd., out of Vancouver, British Columbia.   Additionally, we discussed the 2nd layer of mineralization and value proposition of the Mt Hamilton Project, because it also hosts a tungsten/copper/molybdenum target, located below and independent of the gold and silver Mt. Hamilton MRE. This tungsten target has been defined by over 100,000 ft of historical exploration drilling. In a report by the Department of the Interior, dated August 25, 2025, tungsten (W) was named as one of the top 10 critical metals listed by their estimated probability-weighted impact of supply disruptions on the U.S. economy.  There is the potential to seek government funds allocated for the development of critical minerals for this portion of the deposit down the road as another potential opportunity.   We also unpack the anticipated mining to begin in Q4 at the Moss Mine, and what to anticipate for the several months of ramp up of increased production.  Additionally, we delve into the next key steps for permitting and development work at the Eagle Mountain Gold Project in Guyana; set to be in construction in late 2026 and production by H2 of 2027.   This is a longer-format interview where we get into many nuances of operations and coming catalysts in all 4 jurisdictions.       If you have any further questions for Akiba regarding Mako Mining, then please email them into me at  Shad@kereport.com.   In full disclosure, Shad is a shareholder of Mako Mining at the time of this recording and may choose to buy or sell more shares at any time.   Click here for a summary of the recent news out of Mako Mining.     For more market commentary & interview summaries, subscribe to our Substacks: The KE Report: https://kereport.substack.com/ Shad's resource market commentary: https://excelsiorprosperity.substack.com/   Investment disclaimer: This content is for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, an offer, or a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Investing in equities and commodities involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. Do your own research and consult a licensed financial advisor before making any investment decisions. Guests and hosts may own shares in companies mentioned.

Aizik Zimerman bought a home services business to build a consumer brand into his life's work. It seems to be working. Register for the webinar: The ABCs of Franchise M&A: Deal Sourcing, Diligence, and Integration - Thu Oct 2nd -  https://bit.ly/46E2uv8Topics in Aizik's interview:There is endless opportunity in home servicesHis goal of $1 billion in revenueAdvantage of his youthful energyGoing all-in on digital advertisingSmall business = big problemsFounder Mode theoryOrganic growth over acquisitionsYour must earn your right to diversifyWinning on Google with reviewsHiring overseas for auditing and marketingReferences and how to contact Aizik:LinkedInJohn Wilson on Acquiring Minds: Buying Small, Growing Big: From $1m to $26mGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: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 RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

This week, we respond to your comments from last week's show regarding Six Flags. Scott recaps his visit to IAAPA Expo Europe; Lego invests £200 million in the acquisition of Lego Discovery Centers from Merlin; and a New immersive art venue, Atlas9, opens in Kansas City. Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon.

3/4:  HEADLINE: Recommendations for Countering Chinese Tech Acquisition and Liability for COVID-19 GUEST NAME: Brandon Weichert 50 WORD SUMMARY: Brandon Weichert suggests US responses to China, including classifying tech transfers as bribes and empowering CFIUS to block Chinese acquisition of high-tech firms. He argues Washington is slowly grasping the threat, though political conflicts persist. He insists on seeking recompense from Beijing for covering up the COVID-19 outbreak and notes that reckless US research was transferred to WIV. Biohacked: China's Race to Control Life. Brandon J. Weichert  (Author) 1942 USA

In this episode, Daniel and Ron Apke share the 6 Steps to Doing Your First Land Flipping Deal.Whether you're brand new to real estate or working a 9-5 with zero experience, this guide walks you through exactly how to land your first profitable deal.From choosing the right county to finding sellers, running due diligence, and selling the property, you'll get a clear roadmap to succeed in land investing.What You'll Learn:- How to pick the best county and market for land deals- The most effective ways to generate leads (cold calling, texting, mail)- Budgeting for marketing and deal costs- Talking to sellers, negotiating, and getting contracts signed- What to check during due diligence before closing- How to sell your property fast without using a Realtor================================ 

James Bohannon of family office Belzberg & Co. explains the FO world and its untapped potential for searchers & sponsors.Topics in James's interview:What is a family office?Family office capital sustains private marketsYou may wear jeans, but there are tradeoffsPrivate, insular nature of family officesHow to network with family officesWhen it makes sense to exit to a family officeLong-term holds are a good fitPlaying defense and offense within family officesFamily offices do not need to raise capitalFamily offices may be friendlier to smaller dealsReferences and how to contact James:LinkedInGet 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 MindsLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: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 RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

In this episode, Keith and James break down the Compass-Anywhere megadeal. They analyze the all-stock transaction and its potential impact on the industry. The hosts discuss the deal's challenges, including managing significant debt and potential agent churn, and warn of an "arms race" for private listings. This episode provides a candid analysis of what this means for Zillow and the future of residential real estate.   Subscribe to Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered?sub_confirmation=1   To learn more about becoming a sponsor of the show send us an email: jessica@inman.com You asked for it. We delivered. Check out our new merch! https://merch.realestateinsidersunfiltered.com/   Follow Real Estate Insiders Unfiltered Podcast on Instagram - YouTube, Facebook - TikTok. Visit us online at realestateinsidersunfiltered.com.   Link to Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/realestateinsiderspod/ Link to YouTube Page: https://www.youtube.com/@RealEstateInsidersUnfiltered Link to TikTok Page: https://www.tiktok.com/@realestateinsiderspod Link to website: https://realestateinsidersunfiltered.com This podcast is produced by Two Brothers Creative. https://twobrotherscreative.com/contact/  

Thanks to SoFi for sponsoring this episode! Need funding? Shop and compare providers in minutes + get up to $2M—with no credit hit for exploring your options. Start here →  https://sofi.com/codie Join me as I sit down with Allison Ellsworth, the co-founder of Poppi, who built a billion-dollar soda company from scratch. Allison shares her incredible journey from working in oil and gas to landing a life-changing deal on Shark Tank. Discover her secrets to successful branding, attracting celebrity partnerships, and navigating a multi-billion dollar acquisition by Pepsi. We dive deep into the challenges she faced, the pivotal moments, and her invaluable advice for aspiring entrepreneurs. Don't miss her insights on how to pitch investors and build a thriving community around your brand. If you've ever wanted to launch a brand, today's episode is for you. 00:00:00 Introduction 00:03:37 From Oil and Gas to Beverage Industry 00:06:19 Health Issues and the Birth of Poppy 00:08:44 Navigating Early Challenges and Going Digital 00:14:28 Building a Billion Dollar Brand 00:15:54 The Importance of Team and Culture 00:23:40 Personal Life and Business Balance 00:30:27 Celebrity Endorsements and Marketing Strategies 00:35:10 The Road to Acquisition by Pepsi 00:36:53 The Right Time for Acquisition 00:37:28 Building Relationships for Success 00:38:06 Challenges as a Female CEO 00:39:51 Handling Disrespect and Conflict 00:40:44 The Importance of a Business Coach 00:47:17 Balancing Passion and Profit 00:50:06 Letting Go of Control 00:51:26 Hiring and Culture Fit 00:56:22 Brand Building and Community 01:08:38 Inspiring the Next Generation ___________ MORE FROM BIGDEAL

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Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training Most agency owners stumble into their first business almost by accident, learning as they go. But have you ever considered buying your first agency as a way to enter the industry with a head start? The right acquisition can give you an established team eager to keep growing, a base of engaged clients, and strong positioning in the market. Today's featured guest took this path and is now the proud owner of a thriving agency. He always knew he wanted to run his own business, and when it came time to choose an industry, the agency model was the perfect fit for his love of project management and tech. He shares how he chose and purchased his agency, why he was fortunate to instantly click with the previous owner, the kind of deal structure he recommends for these situations, and the lessons he's learned along the way. Zander Barth is the Director of Colophon New Media, a website development and digital marketing agency in Charleston, South Carolina. He isn't your typical agency owner since he didn't start his agency from scratch. Before that, he was managing boiler houses and wastewater plants as a chemical engineer. His path went from factory floors and Tesla consulting gigs to agency owner. In this episode, we'll discuss: Why buy instead of build an agency from scratch? Retaining clients and culture in an ownership transition. Acquisition deal structure: earnouts, financings, and gotchas. Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. Buy vs Build: Why Acquistion Wins Most agency stories start the same way: someone freelances, gets referrals, and suddenly they're running an agency. Not Zander. Having always wanted to work for himself, he was set on finding a business to acquire after realizing he didn't want to stay in the corporate grind. Instead of an MBA, he gave himself what he calls a “redneck MBA”—a crash course in QuickBooks, masterclasses, and every free course he could get his hands on. His search started broad. He looked at electrical contractors, engineering firms, and everything in between. But when a broker introduced him to Colophon New Media, something clicked. The agency world lined up with his love for project management, customer communication, and tech. He hit it off with the founder, who was ready to retire, and within four months, Zander was under a Letter of Intent (LOI). The Transition: Keeping Clients and Culture Intact One of the biggest risks in buying an agency is losing clients or losing the team. But Zander got lucky. The founder stayed on for six months to ease the transition, the team had incredible tenure (average of 8–10 years), and clients stuck around. Instead of turnover chaos, he stepped into a culture that was already strong. What he focused on was core values. He knew the agency's success was built on the team's shared beliefs and long-term commitment. His goal: protect that culture while adding new faces who align with it. Processes and systems matter, but at the end of the day, it's the people and values that keep clients around. The Deal: No Earnout, Straightforward SBA Financing Zander's purchase deal was simple: 10% equity down 10% seller note 80% SBA loan (7A) No earnout. Was it risky? Maybe. But for him, it worked because he and the seller had great rapport. They respected each other, and shared the goal of keeping clients happy and the agency thriving. However, Zander is very aware of how lucky he was and that is not always the case. So his advice for agency owners is to structure the deal in a way that people are incentivized to help the business grow after they're gone. Pro tip: Before buying, always ask the seller why they're really selling. Burnout, boredom, or just wanting to hit the road in an RV with their spouse - it all matters. If their motivations align with your vision, you've got a shot at a smooth handoff. Surprises, Gotchas, and the Role of Luck in Acquisition Every acquisition has surprises. For Zander, it wasn't massive skeletons in the closet but rather small bits of “tribal knowledge” that came up months later. Old client quirks, history buried deep, the stuff you don't see in due diligence. His mindset was just to roll with it. “I just try to get good at riding the wave,” he said. And he's honest about it: luck played a big role. You can prep all you want, but signing a deal that puts you on the hook for big debt is scary. You've got to trust your gut on the seller and back yourself to figure out the rest. Zander's advice is to make sure you vibe with the seller. As odd as it sounds, there's nothing more important in his experience than feeling he was able to truly understand the seller. He wanted someone who was really proud of their legacy and willing to grow and protect it. How AI is Shaping M&A and Agency Operations Back when he bought the agency, Zander was still not using AI in both due diligence and agency work. Now, however, he's building “co-pilot bots” to analyze data, troubleshoot, and even stress-test M&A opportunities. His advice for other agency owners: if you're not using AI daily, you're leaving efficiency—and insights—on the table. AI won't always 100% right, but it gets you thinking differently. For M&A especially, tools like ChatGPT can surface blind spots you didn't even know existed. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

The first major acquisition in the Bitcoin treasury space just happened: Strive ($ASST) is buying Semler Scientific ($SMLR) in an all-stock transaction. Matt Cole (Strive CEO) and Eric Semler (Semler Scientific Executive Chairman) join Natalie Brunell to break down: Why Strive and Semler saw value in this merger Why consolidation could be the next wave for Bitcoin treasury companies The strategy behind Strive's perpetual preferred equity model How intelligent leverage accelerates Bitcoin accumulation Opportunities for institutional investors seeking Bitcoin exposure ---- Coin Stories is powered by Gemini. Invest as you spend with the Gemini Credit Card. Sign up today to earn a $200 intro Bitcoin bonus. The Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. See website for rates & fees. 10% back at golf courses is available until 9/30/2025 on up to $250 in spend per month. Learn more at https://www.gemini.com/natalie  ---- Coin Stories is powered by Bitwise. Bitwise has over $10B in client assets, 32 investment products, and a team of 100+ employees across the U.S. and Europe, all solely focused on Bitcoin and digital assets since 2017. Learn more at https://www.bitwiseinvestments.com  ---- Bitdeer Technologies Group ($BTDR) is a global leader in Bitcoin mining and high-performance computing for AI, with operations spanning four continents. Learn more at https://www.bitdeer.com ---- Natalie's Bitcoin Product and Event Links: For easy, low-cost, instant Bitcoin payments, I use Speed Lightning Wallet. Play Bitcoin trivia and win up to 1 million sats! Download and use promo code COINSTORIES10 for 5,000 free sats: https://www.speed.app/coinstories  Block's Bitkey Cold Storage Wallet was named to TIME's prestigious Best Inventions of 2024 in the category of Privacy & Security. Get 20% off using code STORIES at https://bitkey.world   Master your Bitcoin self-custody with 1-on-1 help and gain peace of mind with the help of The Bitcoin Way: https://www.thebitcoinway.com/natalie  Genius Group (NYSE: $GNS) is building a 10,000 BTC treasury and educating the world through the Genius Academy. Check out *free* courses from Saifedean Ammous and myself at https://www.geniusgroup.ai Earn passive Bitcoin income with industry-leading uptime, renewable energy, ideal climate, expert support, and one month of free hosting when you join Abundant Mines at https://www.abundantmines.com/natalie  Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Protect yourself from SIM Swaps that can hack your accounts and steal your Bitcoin. Join America's most secure mobile service, trusted by CEOs, VIPs and top corporations: https://www.efani.com/natalie   Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing

Click Here to Get All Podcast Show Notes!Are you curious about how ordinary people create extraordinary success? In this episode, Sharran breaks down the eight life-changing lessons he's learned over 25 years, revealing the crucial steps you need to take to make your own breakthroughs.He takes you through his journey of building businesses from the ground up. Sharing valuable lessons learned, Sharran reflects on pivotal moments that shaped his success and how you can apply the same mindset to your journey. If you've ever wondered if it's possible to overcome obstacles and rise from nothing, this episode will show you how to make extraordinary commitments to get extraordinary results.“Ordinary people who make extraordinary commitments get extraordinary outcomes.”- Sharran SrivatsaaTimestamps:01:33 - Trusting the process03:32 - Timeline of Sharran's journey06:09 - The first domino and breaking through hesitation10:40 - The role of risk and failure in growth16:13 - Partnering with Alex and Leila Hormozi 19:23 - Eight lessons learned and key takeawaysResources:- The Next Billion by Sharran Srivatsaa - https://sharransrivatsaa.substack.com/- Acquisition.com - https://www.acquisition.com/- Board Member: ARC Multifamily Real Estate Investing - https://arcmf.com/- Board Member: The Real Brokerage - https://www.joinreal.com/Connect with Sharran:- Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/likesharran- Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/sharransrivatsaa/- X - https://x.com/sharran- LinkedIn - http://www.linkedin.com/in/sharran- YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzpl_gT1bVB1iNZl9yQbWuA?sub_confirmation=1- Threads -

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered exclusively by Ledn, we cover these major headlines related to Bitcoin, macroeconomics, and global finance: Fed cuts rates but Miran's dissent fuels Fed independence concerns Bond market split: short yields fall, long yields climb on inflation fears Bitcoin price consolidating -- but analysts eye $126K–$150K with institutional inflows Housing market weakness: new builds down, mortgage rates >6%, FHA modifies 1.2M loans Boomers hold half of U.S. wealth while younger buyers are priced out but Bitcoin offers hope. Strive + Semler merge, creating 10,900+ Bitcoin corporate treasury ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Ledn – the global leader in Bitcoin-backed loans, issuing over $9 billion in loans since 2018, and they were the first to offer proof of reserves. With Ledn, you get custody loans, no credit checks, no monthly payments, and more. My followers get .25% off their first loan. Learn more at www.ledn.io/natalie  ---- Read every story in the News Block with visuals and charts! Join our mailing list and subscribe to our free Bitcoin newsletter: https://thenewsblock.substack.com  ---- References mentioned in the episode: Miran wanted a bigger Fed rate cut Bundesbank warns political pressure on Fed threatens U.S. stability Experts predict Bitcoin price by end of 2025 High rates continue to choke housing market demand  Amy Nixon referenced study: When Will Boomers Sell Their Homes?  Boomers are Locking Out Younger Generations Strive and Semler Scientific Announce Bitcoin Treasury Merger ---- Upcoming Events: Bitcoin 2026 will be here before you know it. Get 10% off Early Bird passes using the code HODL: https://tickets.b.tc/event/bitcoin-2026?promoCodeTask=apply&promoCodeInput=  Your Bitcoin oasis awaits at Camp Nakamoto: A retreat for Bitcoiners, by Bitcoiners. Code HODL for discounted passes: https://massadoptionbtc.ticketspice.com/camp-nakamoto      ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- VALUE FOR VALUE — SUPPORT NATALIE'S SHOWS Strike ID https://strike.me/coinstoriesnat/ Cash App $CoinStories #money #Bitcoin #investing