Podcasts about Acquisition

The firms that last for decades don't resist change—they learn how to capitalize on it.  Ken Harrell is the Managing Partner of Joye Law Firm, a South Carolina personal injury practice with seven offices and a legacy spanning nearly 60 years. As rising acquisition costs reshape the industry, his team is investing in AI, strengthening operations, and preparing for a future where adaptability provides the biggest competitive advantage. In this episode, Ken explains why Joye Law Firm created a dedicated AI coordinator role, how offshore staffing strengthened its intake operation, and what "force multiplier" positions look like inside a growing firm. You'll learn: Why AI in law firms requires dedicated ownership to drive adoption across the firm. How offshore staffing can improve intake while strengthening culture and accountability. What force-multiplier roles create the biggest operational impacts in growing firms. Why client acquisition costs continue to rise—and how established firms must adapt. Head over to Rankings.io and see for yourself how we can help take your business to the next level. Like what you hear? Hit Subscribe! We do this every week. If you want to keep learning from the best voices in PI, join us at PIMCON 2026. Buy your tickets now! Subscribe to our newsletter and get the freshest news every Monday: newsletter.rankings.io Get Social! Personal Injury Mastermind w/ Chris Dreyer powered by Rankings.io is on Instagram | YouTube | TikTok

Sujith Shankar left 25 years in corporate to buy cash-flowing businesses: a $1.2m repair shop and a $2m body shop.Topics in Sujith interview:How Rivian layoffs changed everythingFalling down the Warren Buffett rabbit holeWhy auto repair beat real estateFunding a deal without an SBA loanRunning a business while keeping a W-2Winning over skeptical employees after closingPlanning a mini Berkshire HathawayIs EV adoption really a threat?Buying a second business just months laterCollision shops vs. repair shopsReferences and how to contact Sujith:LinkedInThe Billionaire Who Wasn't by Conor O'CleryEdgar Galindo on Acquiring Minds: How 1 SBA Loan Brought Down 2 BusinessesContact 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 AdvisoryThe 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

The version of you who thinks debt is the enemy has never heard it explained this way. Sharran Srivatsaa went from dumpster-diving for food his first week of college to running Acquisition.com alongside Alex and Layla Hormozi, and the money rules he lives by now would sound insane to the kid who once got mugged for $100 within seven hours of landing in America. He talks about the ratchet clause that quietly shrank a $47 million payout down to under $5 million, and why that single contract mistake sent him to business school and Wall Street to learn the language money is actually written in. You will hear why he thinks money loves speed but wealth loves time, why every goal needs an actual plan instead of a wish, and why the four money monsters (inflation, taxes, interruption, fees) are quietly eating your future more than any bad investment ever could. He also gets honest about losing a million dollars to a con artist who vanished three days after cashing his check, and the four questions he now asks before trusting anyone with his money again. This one will change how you think about your 401k, your credit card, and the number you have been waiting to hit before you finally feel free. Press play and start rewriting your own rules about money today. Acquisition Sharran's Website Sharran's Youtube Instagram Facebook In this episode you will: Discover the “four goods” framework (good people, good intentions, good rationale, good contracts) for vetting any partner or deal before you sign Rewire the belief that debt is inherently bad and learn how to use it strategically to build financial freedom Climb Sharran's Wealth Ladder and Golden Stairways models to turn a first income stream into lasting, passive wealth Guard against the Four Money Monsters, inflation, taxes, interruption, and fees, that quietly erode your returns Apply the Past-Present-Future and Context-Issue-Risk-Steps frameworks to make sharper, faster money decisions For more information go to https://lewishowes.com/1975 More SOG episodes we think you'll love! Get More From Lewis! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jones and Keefe got into the Red Sox, last night's loss to the Mariners, and the state of the Sox starting rotation.  The guys also discussed catcher Adley Rutschman's health and expectations.  Before this week's #DORK Minute, Jones and Keefe answered a round of "Would You Rather..." questions.

The Jones & Keefe Show from Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

Tom McGrath is co-founder and Chief Scientist at Goodfire, and a former Google DeepMind researcher. He joins Tim Scarfe to ask what neural networks actually learn, whether their internal representations converge on structures in the world, and whether interpretability can extract new scientific knowledge rather than merely explain model outputs.Beginning with AlphaZero and learned modularity, the conversation moves into neural geometry: concept manifolds, reusable computation inside Llama, and why activation steering can fail when it pushes a model off-manifold. McGrath then makes the case for intentional design, using interpretability as part of the training loop. They examine controlled generalisation, features as rewards, predictive data debugging, and the uncomfortable fact that a model may recognise a hallucination or reward hack and still produce it.The discussion closes on grader awareness, oversight and collusion between adaptive agents, then returns to sparse autoencoders. SAEs are useful, McGrath argues, but they may fracture the higher-dimensional structures networks actually use. This episode was made with support from Goodfire.---TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 Introduction: Can interpretability speed-run science?00:02:03 The invisible grader00:06:51 What AlphaZero learned from the world00:12:24 Interpretability as a control loop00:21:54 The forbidden method and safer interventions00:37:36 Why models catch hallucinations too late00:46:19 Debug the dataset before training00:50:44 Why neural networks become modular00:55:57 Finding the geometry inside a network01:02:55 Why steering falls off the manifold01:12:10 A reusable calculator inside Llama01:17:19 From abstractions to goals01:25:28 Reward hacking, oversight and collusion01:37:23 Are sparse autoencoders dead?---REFERENCES:paper:[00:05:45] Emergent Misalignment: Narrow finetuning can produce broadly misaligned LLMshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2502.17424v7[00:11:05] Acquisition of Chess Knowledge in AlphaZerohttps://arxiv.org/abs/2111.09259[00:25:30] Steering Out-of-Distribution Generalization with Concept Ablation Fine-Tuninghttps://arxiv.org/abs/2507.16795[00:29:30] Persona Vectors: Monitoring and Controlling Character Traits in Language Modelshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2507.21509[00:41:14] Features as Rewards: Scalable Supervision for Open-Ended Tasks via Interpretabilityhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2602.10067[00:47:03] Anatomy of Post-Training: Using Interpretability to Characterize Data and Shape the Learning Signalhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2606.12360[01:00:26] Do Sparse Autoencoders Capture Concept Manifolds?https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.28119[01:03:04] Manifold Steering Reveals the Shared Geometry of Neural Network Representation and Behaviorhttps://arxiv.org/abs/2605.05115[01:14:20] Arithmetic in the Wild: Llama uses Base-10 Addition to Reason About Cyclic Conceptshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2605.01148[01:29:35] Measuring Reward-Seeking via Contrastive Belief Updateshttps://arxiv.org/abs/2607.18966v1other:[00:15:44] Intentional Designhttps://www.goodfire.com/blog/intentional-design[00:56:12] The World Inside Neural Networkshttps://www.goodfire.com/research/the-world-inside-neural-networks[01:37:28] A Pragmatic Vision for Interpretabilityhttps://www.alignmentforum.org/posts/StENzDcD3kpfGJssR/a-pragmatic-vision-for-interpretability---RESCRIPT:https://app.rescript.info/share/846cfee4131b664fd09209cc3b98018e

Hiring can fill immediate skills gaps, but developing talent builds for the future. SHRM26 speakers Amy Jauman, HR director for the DNA Doe Project, and Amber Watts, chief everboarding officer at Radical GrowthWorks, explore how HR professionals can balance talent acquisition and employee development — and build a stronger talent strategy in the process. They discuss when to hire versus develop, what metrics can help leaders find the right balance, and how to make employee growth a strategic investment.   Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz   ---  Explore SHRM's all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r 

Send us Fan MailThrowing spaghetti at the wall can't fix broken fundraising systems. On this week's episode of The Small Nonprofit Podcast, Maria Rio, a fundraising expert with over 15 years of experience, shares what it actually takes to turn acquisition and retention into a repeatable system instead of a scramble. You'll learn how to move donors through each stage of the funnel, from total stranger to lifelong supporter, and why retention deserves more of your attention. This episode is Part 1 of Maria's live workshop, "How to Get More Donors, Retain Your Base, and Deepen Their Connection," recorded for a cohort of nonprofit leaders.Connect with Maria on LinkedInWatch The Golden Circle by Simon Sinek (TED Talk)Check out the What The Fundraising podcast here.Support the show

In this episode, Dave and Jamison answer these questions: A listener named “Will angel answer my question?” asks, Hi, I recently joined a new company about 1.5 months ago. It is the technology arm of a family-owned business group that has existed for over 30 years, providing technology services to all the other companies in the group. After a one-week onboarding, I was assigned to a team. After 2–3 days, I still had no tasks, so I asked a coworker to pair program with me so I could learn more about the processes and continue learning. The task was easy, and we finished it in less than a day. For the next 2 days I did nothing, asked my boss for tasks but he just told me to wait. Two days later, we finally had a planning meeting, and they assigned me three tasks for the upcoming two weeks. I finished the first one in 25 minutes and other ones in not much more time. It has been like this ever since. I'm really enjoying all the free time, but I'm also feeling anxious that I may eventually be part of a layoff. Apparently, the company is doing well, and they're hiring a lot of people. Should I ask my manager what's going on? Maybe everyone on my team is pretending to work and going to the gym at 3 p.m.? What might be happening? What would you do? I'm a staff software engineer at a fully remote, 300-employee US SaaS startup. It was just announced that we are being acquired in an all-cash deal by a publicly traded tech company more than 10 times our size. I've been here for 8 years and absolutely love this job. Over my tenure, I've risen from a junior to a staff engineer, built critical customer-facing features, and developed internal tools used company-wide. I've also renegotiated my salary such that LinkedIn recruiters can rarely match it. While my stock options aren't enough to let me retire early or fund Jamison's yacht, I know I'm ludicrously lucky to be getting a six-figure payout. But what comes next? Leadership says we will operate as a standalone division for at least a few quarters, meaning no massive backend migrations immediately. However, I've never worked at a publicly traded company—only at consultancies and startups. My pessimistic expectation is that corporate bureaucracy will sanitize the culture I helped build. Should I lean in, try to hold on to some of the startup magic, and lead the inevitable integration work to ingratiate myself with the senior engineers at the parent company? Or should I take advantage of my golden handcuffs being unlocked and finally move on?

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

Episode 2: The Self Destruct Series Why would the Short Treks add eggs into the belly of the Enterprise during Search for Spock?! Is “Beyond the Farthest Star” foreshadowing for the Voyage Home? Why does TAS have the Ultimate Self Destruct episode? Is this the first time that McCoy is useful on the bridge? When Scotty's Trapped in the Tube… Why Was He in There?! Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self Destruct scenarios in The Animated Series! This is the second episode of our Self Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self destruct/countdown of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TAS and Short Trek: Ephram and Dot: Next time, we'll be counting down in the The Next Generation! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Holst. Rule of Acquisition #104: “Faith moves mountains... of inventory.” 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, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

This week on “Streaming Without A Paddle” the guys sit down and discuss the Prime acquisition “Good Fortune”, written / directed and co-starring Aziz Ansari as well as co-starring Keanu Reeves and Seth Rogan and featuring Keke Palmer.  Arj (Aziz) is down on his luck. Gabriel (Reeves) is an Angel looking for advancement from his current role as protecting people from accidents caused by texting and driving. Jeff (Rogen) is a wealthy venture capitalist that hires Arj through a “task master” type app to clean and organize his garage.  Promoted to assistant then fired for using the corporate credit card for personal use Gabriel descends upon Arj and tries to convince him to hang in there because life gets better for him.  In doing so he switches Arj and Jeff's lives so that Arj can appreciate what he had.  Instead, the life of luxury is too much for Arj to concede after living Jeff's life.  In a turn of bad luck, because of his inexperience, he accidentally brings Jeff back to his real life and now there are two living the same life.  A power struggle ensues between the two and Gabriel is left to fix the mess he created.  Tune into find out what the guys thought about “Good Fortune”.

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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

In this episode, real estate developer Guice Mercer shares insights on land development, luxury lakefront projects, managing market risks, and building strong investor relationships. Discover practical strategies for success in high-end real estate markets and the importance of personal relationships and faith in business. In this episode, we explore the entrepreneurial journey, challenges in capital raising, marketing strategies, project management, and the importance of faith and integrity in business. Our guest shares valuable insights from his diverse experiences in construction, racing, and real estate.   Learn More in the Blog Article → https://investorfuel.com/blog/waterfront-spec-home-development/   Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true 'white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a "mini-mastermind" with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming "Retreat", either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas "Big H Ranch"? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

There was a time when HuffPost and BuzzFeed looked like the future of digital media. Both mastered the mechanics of internet distribution, attracted enormous audiences, and convinced investors that scale itself could become a durable competitive advantage. So how did two of the defining brands of the digital-media era end up shrinking so dramatically? Was the underlying business model always flawed, or did a series of strategic mistakes — from costly acquisitions to overreliance on platforms like Facebook — turn these promising companies into cautionary tales? To help answer these questions, I brought on Jason Krebs, a longtime media executive who has worked at some of the industry's biggest companies, including Google, Disney, The New York Times, and Condé Nast. He's spent decades watching media business models rise and fall, which makes him an especially useful person to talk to about an industry that keeps cycling through new theories about distribution and scale. We also discussed two very different approaches to building subscription businesses. Jason weighed in on The New York Times' experiment with an AI chatbot trained on its own archives and whether the reputational risks are worth it. And we dug into MS NOW's new subscription product, debating whether personality-driven hosts like Rachel Maddow and Chris Hayes can convert their audiences into paying members.  

In this episode, we dive into how first-party data and audience intelligence can fix rising ad costs.  Tiago Costa, CEO of Clustie.ai, shares how using customer data helps ecommerce brands target high-intent buyers, lower acquisition costs, and boost ad performance without relying on broad targeting.  He also reveals how smart audience segmentation, real-time data signals, and automated campaign workflows help DTC stores scale faster and increase return on ad spend. Topics discussed in this episode:  How broad targeting burns through meta budgets. Why first party data fixes high ad costs. What automated AI campaigns do for growth. How audience intelligence lowers overall CPA. Why relying only on signals limits scaling. What drives free to paid conversions. How real time customer signals lift return. Why agency experience creates better AI tools. How simple app integration boosts ad results. What agency partner programs do for scale. Links & Resources Website: https://www.clustie.ai/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/clustie-ai-marketing-segmentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/clustie-ai/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/mr2cmzvs______________________________________________________ Support our Sponsors Bizrate Insights: Star ratings tell you how customers feel. Bizrate Insights reveals what's driving those ratings, helping ecommerce brands create smoother shopping journeys, inspire confident purchases, and build lasting loyalty. Turn verified shopper feedback into clear priorities and better customer experiences. Learn more at bizrateinsights.com/coffee ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

That challenge is at the center of the 2026 Emerging Technologies for Defense Conference & Exhibition (ETC), taking place September 8–10 in Washington, D.C.In this special episode of Emerging Tech Horizons, NDIA's Jen Walsh, Director of Divisions, and Rachel Sutherland, Director of Public Relations and Communications, provide a preview of what attendees can expect at this year's conference. From senior Department of Defense leadership and combatant commands to industry innovators, engineers, acquisition professionals, and researchers, NDIA ETC brings together the organizations responsible for developing, integrating, funding, and fielding defense technology and next-generation capabilities.The episode also features Dr. Suzette Johnson, Chair of NDIA's Systems Engineering Division, who discusses how mission engineering, systems integration, digital engineering, and agile practices help transform emerging technology into mission-ready solutions that advance national security.This year's event features:Keynote presentations from senior defense leaders, including the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and senior officials from Research & Engineering and Acquisition & Sustainment.A classified program on September 8, bringing together experts to discuss emerging technology and national security challenges in a secure environment.The Global Defense Hackathon, where teams from government, industry, and academia collaborate on real-world defense innovation challenges.A new co-location with the Society of Defense Financial Management's Data Analytics and Decision Support Conference, connecting defense technology development with the acquisition and financial frameworks needed to field capabilities.Conference Registration: https://www.ndiatechexpo.org/registration  NDIA: https://www.ndia.orgEmerging Tech Horizons Podcast: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5oQnv75FK5aCB0IeYAWVPon0C7Xa75sr&si=bLmHXoFhuLhA5WnM  Be sure to follow us on social media for updates, early access to upcoming events, inside scoops, & more:LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/4htROo0Twitter: https://bit.ly/48LHAx3Facebook: https://bit.ly/47vlht8 And for more podcasts, articles, & publications all things emerging tech, check out our website at: ndiaeti.org  #EmergingTechETI #ETC #DefenseInnovation #NationalSecurity #DefenseTechnology

This week, we revisit a conversation with Laura Zander that we first published last year, shortly after she and her husband Doug sold Jimmy Beans Wool, the business they had spent more than two decades building. Laura had been preparing to sell for years. She had kept the company's books clean, built systems that could survive without her, and cultivated relationships with potential buyers. In other words, she had done many of the things owners are told they should do to prepare for an eventual exit. And still, when the right buyer finally came along, Laura says the process nearly broke her.There were 155 due diligence requests, endless rounds of legal negotiations, mountains of paperwork, and months when Laura and Doug were so consumed by the transaction that the business itself suffered. Meanwhile, life kept happening: a major website migration, tariffs, industry turmoil, family issues, and the constant fear that some unexpected development would cause the buyer to walk away. Even after the papers were signed, the work—and the stress—continued. Laura did ultimately get a deal she was happy with. But the more useful lesson may be what it took just to get there.

Marcos Eloi Lima (CEO of Vilas Partners), and Derick Johnson (GM of Wades Interiors), discuss Vilas Partners' acquisition of Wades Interiors. Listen to the interview to hear more details of Vilas Partners' source for funding and its strategy of buying independent flooring retailers on the west coast of Florida. This is Vilas Partners third acquisition. It previously acquired Floorcrafters in Ft. Myers and Creative Tile and Hardwood in Naples.

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

Episode 1: The Self Destruct Series Why is there so much engineering technobabble in the Self Destruct series? Why did the “Counting Man” remind Spock of his dad?! Are Self Destruct episodes Spock's downfall? Is the 5-0 second rule real or a Kirk bluff? Join Ashlyn and Rhianna as we discuss all the Self Destruct scenarios in The Original Series! This is the first episode of our Self Destruct Series, where Ashlyn and Rhianna talk about the episodes involving a self destruct/countdown of every Star Trek show. SPOILER WARNING: TOS, The Motion Picture, and The Search for Spock Next time, we'll be counting down in the Animated Series! DISCLAIMER: We do not own any of the rights to Star Trek or its affiliations. This content is for review only. Our intro is by Jerry Goldsmith and our outro is the movement “Jupiter” by Gustolv Hoslt. Rule of Acquisition #47: Don't trust a man wearing a better suit than your own. 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, plus our mini-series. Head to https://www.patreon.com/thedurassisterspodcast for all this and more!

We've been head-down doing developer things (more on that very soon)! That makes this quite the episode. Earnings! Circana! EA is now privately held! Microsoft is biffing it! Roblox is screwed! And much, much, much more! You can support Virtual Economy's growth via our Ko-Fi and also purchase Virtual Economy merchandise! TIME STAMPS [00:03:36] - Circana Report on U.S. Video Game Spending for July 2026 [00:17:45] - Microsoft Q4 FY26 Earnings, Console Price Hikes [00:32:02] - Sony Q1 FY27 Earnings [00:39:25] - Nintendo Q1 FY27 Earnings [00:47:34] - Capcom Q1 FY27 Earnings [00:52:57] - Sega Q1 FY27 Earnings [00:59:00] - Square Enix Q1 FY27 Earnings [01:09:50] - Take-Two Q1 FY27 Earnings [01:14:35] - Remedy Entertainment Q2 FY26 Earnings [01:19:40] - Investment Interlude [01:44:53] - Quick Hits [01:51:07] - Labor Report [02:11:37] - Indie Games of the Week SOURCES Earnings Release FY26 Q4 | Microsoft Xbox UK and Europe console price hikes revealed - and it's even worse than we expected | Eurogamer Q1 FY2026 Consolidated Financial Results | Sony Consolidated Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 and 2026 | Nintendo Consolidated financial results for the 1st Quarter of FY2026 | Capcom Consolidated Financial Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2026 (Japanese GAAP) | Sega SQUARE ENIX HOLDINGS CO., LTD. ANNOUNCES FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 | Square Enix Remedy Entertainment Plc: Half-Year Financial Report January–June 2026: CONTROL Resonant set to launch on September 24th | Remedy Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc. Reports Results for Fiscal First Quarter 2027 | Take-Two INVESTMENT INTERLUDE EA Announces Completion of Acquisition by PIF, Silver Lake, and Affinity Partners | EA Judge sets March 2027 trial on Paramount-Warner Bros deal | Reuters Tripledot Studios acquires Supersonic from Unity for $40m | GamesIndustry Secret Mode opens new Sheffield studio to support internal titles | GamesIndustry Deus Ex and Dishonored designer Harvey Smith has a new studio making immersive sims | Engadget Devolver wants to delist because indie publishing is not 'compatible' with public trading | Game Developer Epic Games sells ArtStation and Sketchfab to KitBash | Game Developer Roblox shares plummet by 70% after the company reports persistent decline in player numbers, and of course the solution involves AI | PC Gamer LABOR REPORT Double Fine Laid off 23 People | Double Fine on Bluesky Bethesda layoffs include the artist responsible for designing Skyrim's khajiit and argonians, who had been at the company for 27 years | PC Gamer Candy Crush maker King has declined staff's collective bargaining agreement | Game Developer BREAKING: Netflix to shut down two more game studios | Game File Report: Crossfire dev That's No Moon lays off 14 staff | Game Developer Witcher multiplayer spin-off Project Sirius hit by fresh layoffs | GamesIndustry The studio behind Blumhouse-published horror game Crisol: Theater of Idols has reportedly shut down | VGC Court orders Midgar Studio to liquidate after failing to secure a buyer | GamesIndustry Report: FIFA World Cup developer Refactor Games shuttered by Delphi Interactive | Game Developer The Ambitious Open-World Cyberpunk Action Game Troy Baker Was Working On Gets Hit With Mass Layoff | Kotaku Studio founded by former Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes GM lays off staff | Game Developer The Alters and Frostpunk developer 11 Bit Studios is laying off 20 employees | Game Developer INDIE GAMES OF THE WEEK Manda - The Incident at Galley House, Developed by William Rous and Evil Trout Mike - Rogue Eclipse, Developed by HUSKRAFTS

Benson Chidester has seen thousands of businesses up close—from his early days at Elite CEOs to running sales at Acquisition.com. In this conversation, he breaks down the stages businesses move through as they scale, including the bottlenecks that show up at each stage and why the problem you're facing may be less unique than you think.What You'll Learn in This EpisodeThe four client archetypes Benson sees repeatedly.How the bottleneck changes as a business moves through different stages of growth.Why only a portion of businesses actually implement what they learn.When it makes sense to separate setter and closer roles.The one-minute filter Benson uses to evaluate salespeople.//Welcome to The Ray J. Green Show, your destination for tips on sales, strategy, and self-mastery from an operator, not a guru.About Ray:→ Former Managing Director of National Small & Midsize Business at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, where he doubled revenue per sale in fundraising, led the first increase in SMB membership, co-built a national Mid-Market sales channel, and more.→ Former CEO operator for several investor groups where he led turnarounds of recently acquired small businesses.→ Current founder of MSP Sales Partners, where we currently help IT companies scale sales: www.MSPSalesPartners.com→ Current Sales & Sales Management Expert in Residence at the world's largest IT business mastermind.→ Current Managing Partner of Repeatable Revenue Ventures, where we scale B2B companies we have equity in: www.RayJGreen.com//Follow Ray on:YouTube | LinkedIn | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram

The Investing Power Hour is live-streamed every Thursday on the Chit Chat Stocks Podcast YouTube channel at 5:00 PM EST. This week we discussed: (00:00) Introduction (01:58) Copart's Acquisition of CCC Intelligent Solutions (08:04) Industry Trends and Market Headwinds (09:22) AI Revenue Growth and Profitability (13:07) Valuation and Profit Growth of Big Tech (18:52) Future of Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Nvidia (22:00) Private Equity in Sports Franchises and Insurance (30:07) Quantum Computing ***************************************************** Subscribe to Emerging Moats Research: emergingmoats.com  ********************************************************************* Chit Chat Stocks is presented by Interactive Brokers. Get professional pricing, global access, and premier technology with the best brokerage for investors today:  https://www.interactivebrokers.com/  Interactive Brokers is a member of SIPC.  ********************************************************************* Fiscal.ai is building the future of financial data. With custom charts, AI-generated research reports, and endless analytical tools, you can get up to speed on any stock around the globe. All for a reasonable price.  Use our LINK and get 15% off any premium plan: ⁠https://fiscal.ai/chitchat  ********************************************************************* Disclosure: Chit Chat Stocks hosts and guests are not financial advisors, and nothing they say on this show is formal advice or a recommendation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Employers using Dalia can double their conversion of career site visitors into qualified applicants and hires. Double the hires from traffic you already have. That's how you start cutting your dependence on Indeed. Learn more at dalia.co. That's D-A-L-I-A dot C-O. SAN FRANCISCO — Lattice, the best-in-class people platform where people and AI succeed together, today announced the acquisition of Pando, the just-in-time performance platform, and the appointment of Pando founder and CEO Barbra Gago as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer.  https://hrtechfeed.com/lattice-acquires-a-performance-platform/ CEO Hayden Brown detailed a structural transformation across the platform. While automated tools and AI solutions are reducing client demand for basic, entry-level freelance tasks, demand for specialized talent and complex projects is surging: https://hrtechfeed.com/upwork-pivots-to-high-value-work-as-ai-automation-weighs-on-volume-and-guidance/ Major announcements from two HR tech firms…hireEZ and Hirevue highlight two complementary trends driving the AI evolutionhe rise of agentic AI workflows that co-pilot talent acquisition, and a shift toward validated, science-backed skills evaluation.  https://hrtechfeed.com/beyond-the-resume-how-2-hr-tech-firms-are-rebuilding-enterprise-recruitment-around-ai-agents-and-skills/ SAN FRANCISCO — Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK) reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results, beating quarterly profit expectations through disciplined cost management but trimming its full-year outlook as artificial intelligence continues to automate lower-complexity tasks on the freelance platform.Key Q2 2026 Financial Highlights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

J'ai discuté avec Julien, e-commerçant, qui m'a expliqué pourquoi son indicateur préféré, c'est... le coût d'acquisition!J'ai découvert qu'on pouvait le calculer de deux façons : en euros par client… ou en pourcentage du chiffre d'affaires.Et surtout, j'ai compris que nous aussi, freelances, on avait tout intérêt à suivre cet indicateur, même si notre ressource principale, ce n'est pas un budget pub mais notre temps.Alors, tu sais toi combien te “coûte” un nouveau client ?(Pour me répondre, envoie-moi un mp sur Linkedin

As ongoing operations in Iran and the Middle East raise concerns over depleted missile stockpiles, the Pentagon is moving rapidly to revitalize the nation's defense industrial base. Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment Michael Duffey outlines how the U.S. is scaling up production with defense industry partners. He addresses the administration's efforts to overcome supply chain bottlenecks to keep pace with global threats.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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

Choosing between a startup and an acquisition is not just a business decision, it is a vision decision.In this popular rerun episode, Michael sits down with dental consultant and former Bank of America dental-division banker Mike Dinsio to unpack what it really takes to step into practice ownership with more clarity and fewer surprises. Drawing from thousands of dentist financial reviews, hundreds of tax returns, and 400+ transactions and startups, Mike shares what lenders look for, why loan sizes have shifted, and how doctors can better prepare before asking for funding.The heart of the conversation is the startup-versus-acquisition decision. Mike breaks down the real pros and cons of each path, from cash flow and team dynamics to location, leases, technology, payer mix, demographics, and patient expectations. He also explains why some buyers feel misled after purchasing a practice, how to read projections with a more critical eye, and what traits help doctors succeed in either model. If you are thinking about ownership, this episode gives you practical frameworks to reduce risk and make a decision that fits your goals, personality, and long-term vision.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to decide whether a startup or acquisition fits your vision.What dental lenders look for before approving practice loans.Why startup and acquisition default rates are surprisingly similar.The biggest advantages and risks of buying an existing practice.Why startups offer control but require patience with cash flow.How demographics, payer mix, and community needs shape success.Why buyers may feel “duped” after reviewing practice projections.How valuation add-backs can distort your real take-home income.What to look for in year-over-year production consistency.Which personality traits tend to fit startups versus acquisitions.How to avoid getting buried in day-to-day “15-minute increments.”Simple operational levers that improve systems, case acceptance, and follow-up.Listen now to get a clearer, more grounded path toward dental practice ownership without rushing into the wrong opportunity.‍Sponsors:‍Net32: Founded by a dentist, for dentists. Net32 is the leading online marketplace for dental supplies, helping dental and medical professionals save on high-quality products for over 25 years. Start saving today at: https://www.net32.com/dentalmarketer‍Click here for a special offer!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! https://sta.mx/vz69Click here for a special offer!Guest: Michael DinsioCheck out Michael's Media:Website: https://nxlevelconsultants.com/His Podcast "Dental Unscripted": https://dentalunscripted.com/Phone: 720-309-9551‍Host: Michael AriasJoin my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Love the Podcast? Follow on Your Favorite App! https://lnkfi.re/TDMPod

Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah on the startup vs acquisition decision that shapes a dental career. The three situations where a startup actually makes sense, and why most dentists do not qualify for any of them. A real coaching client who was collecting $700,000 on $1 million in production, replaced $300,000 in annual PPO write-offs with $15,000 in Ekwa SEO marketing, and grew collections to $1 million in year one. The 35-year client story on why you connect with patients before you renovate. The financial comparison: organic SEO at $60 per patient versus paid ads at $300 to $400. Plus Dr. Darryl Burke on the three essential CBCT views for every implant case.

How do you know when it's time to add TV to your Marketing mix? In this episode, Nik sits down with Cody Plofker, former CEO of Jones Road Beauty, and Sean Drobeck, Senior Team Lead, Services at Tatari (our presenting sponsor for this episode), to break down exactly how Jones Road built TV into a quarter of its ad spend, starting from zero TV experience. Cody shares how he scaled Jones Road entirely on paid social before hitting a wall of diminishing returns, why he assumed TV was only for giant brands (and why he was wrong), and how the channel created a halo effect that made his Meta campaigns convert even better. Sean then breaks down how Tatari builds a TV strategy for brands testing the channel for the first time, the truth behind remnant inventory, and why chasing free ad credits is the wrong way to judge a TV partner. You'll learn how to think about linear vs. streaming vs. CTV, how much budget you actually need to get statistically significant results, and how to measure TV without letting any platform grade its own homework. Whether you're bootstrapped and skeptical of TV or gearing up to test the channel before Q4, this episode gives you the exact framework Cody used to scale. --- Tatari helps brands run TV like a modern performance channel. Unlike most platforms that focus only on programmatic CTV, Tatari gives marketers access to all of TV - linear, streaming, programmatic CTV, and direct publisher inventory - in one platform. By combining premium inventory with transparent reporting and outcome-based measurement, Tatari lets growth teams evaluate TV the same way they evaluate paid search or paid social. The result: more control, better reach, and TV spend that can actually be tied back to business results. Learn more at ⁠⁠https://lp.tatari.tv/limited-supply⁠⁠ --- Want more DTC advice? Check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Limited Supply YouTube page⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more insider tips. And if you're looking for an instant stream of on-demand DTC gold, check out the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Limited Supply Slack Channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for Nik's most unfiltered, uncensored thoughts. Check out the Nik's ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠DTC newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Follow Cody Plofker on Twitter/X: https://x.com/codyplof Follow Sean Drobeck on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seandrobeck/ Follow Nik on Twitter/X: ⁠https://www.twitter.com/mrsharma⁠

In this episode, host Josh interviews Eric Kooymans, an online marketing expert with 18 years of experience. Eric shares actionable strategies for e-commerce growth, including in-depth keyword research, competitor and paid ad analysis, and cost per acquisition estimation. He emphasizes the importance of product bundling, expanding sales channels, and leveraging tools like SEMrush and Facebook Ad Library. Eric offers practical tips on using Google and Facebook Shopping integrations and provides advice for building sustainable, scalable e-commerce brands that attract long-term investment.Chapters:Introduction to Eric Kooymans and His Expertise (00:00:00)Eric's background, experience, and notable clients in e-commerce and online marketing.Starting a Growth Strategy: Self-Audit & Audience Analysis (00:01:34)Initial steps for developing a growth plan: self-audit, understanding target audience, and identifying customer problems.Keyword Research and Demand Analysis (00:02:05)Using tools like Keyword Keg, SEMrush, and Google Keyword Planner to analyze search volume, demand, and seasonal trends.Building a Demand Growth Strategy (00:02:56)Translating keyword research into a demand-driven business strategy, considering seasonality and cost per acquisition.Evaluating Cost per Acquisition and Product Bundling (00:03:52)Assessing average order value, cost per acquisition, and the importance of bundling products for profitability.Keyword Research Tools and Competitor Analysis (00:04:41)Comparing keyword research tools and introducing competitor analysis using SEMrush for deeper market insights.Deep Dive into Competitor Analysis (00:05:36)How to audit competitors, analyze their strengths, weaknesses, and identify cost-effective keyword opportunities.Paid Advertising and Ad Analysis (00:06:52)Conducting paid ad research using SEMrush, SpyFu, and Facebook Ad Library to understand competitors' ad strategies.Estimating Cost per Acquisition with Industry Data (00:08:50)Using WordStream and industry benchmarks to estimate cost per acquisition and conversion rates before launching campaigns.Optimizing Product Assortment and Bundling (00:11:24)Developing product bundles and assortments that increase average order value and align with customer passion.Actionable Takeaway 1: Activate Shopping Channels (00:12:37)Quick win: Turn on Google Shopping, Facebook Shopping, and use plugins to expand product reach.Actionable Takeaway 2: Focus on Product Bundles (00:13:49)Group winning products into bundles or seasonal packages to improve ad ROI and scale growth.Actionable Takeaway 3: Expand to New Marketplaces (00:14:44)Leverage platforms like Faire and other marketplaces to increase exposure and test new channels with bestsellers.Closing Remarks and Resources (00:15:58)Eric thanks the host, offers to answer questions, and mentions show notes with additional resources.Links and Mentions:Keyword Keg: "00:02:05"  SEMrush: "00:02:05"  Google Keyword Planner: "00:02:05"  SpyFu: "00:07:14"  Facebook Ads Library: "00:07:14"  WordStream: "00:09:48"  Sales and Orders: "00:13:19"  Transcript:Josh 00:00:00  Today I am super excited to introduce you to Eric Kooymans. Eric is an online marketing expert with over 18 years of experience in e-commerce development, search engine optimization, Facebook ads, influencer marketing and much more. With a portfolio boasting over 180 different companies including the American Cancer Society, passion, passion, City Church and Chris Tomlin. Eric's specialties include WordPress, Shopify and Magento e-commerce, as well as various marketing automation tools like Activecampaign and HubSpot. Get ready to learn from the best of in this business on today's podcast. So with that introduction, welcome to the show, Eric.Eric 00:00:42  Thank you for having me. I appreciate your time.Josh 00:00:44  Every single listener is going to want to hear, like, what are those growth strategies that you implement? Right? What are those the tactical things that you do that help diversify, provide comfort. But I think it's not even just the aspect of diversification. I think it is building a comprehensive brand that private equity truly would be hungry to acquire, right? Because they don't just see you as a fly by night Amazon seller.Josh 00:01:14  You had success on that, but you can't repeat that success anywhere else. so Eric, let's let's dive into those strategies. Somebody comes to you, you know, how do you work them or how do you start to develop that 6 to 24 month, you know, growth strategy? I guess ramp up for them.Eric 00:01:34  Sounds good. Yeah. So the first off, before we do it, we basically have we want to ask the basic questions and we kind of we normally have a little questionnaire that we have that we'll provide in the show notes. But the big question that you always want to kind of do a kind of little self audit. And we need to be able to understand, you know, who you are, who is the target audience? You know, what specifically is their problem or what are they looking for? Like what's their big, you know, when they're looking for your products? Kind of. What is that? What are we think of that is kind of what's the keywords, what's the what's the the symptom or the problem that they're having.Eric 00:02:05  And then with that, also, when it comes to the types of gifts or ways that this product could be used in, if it were to be a, a type of a gift or a, you know, holiday type thing. We put together all the different audiences and we do what we call the keyword research around that. And that's basically using cool tools like, keyword keg. there's also, SEMrush. There's also Google, Keyword Planner, but these are tools that we put it in there. And that basically tells us over the last 12 months what is the search volume and not just what we think we want to offer, but what are all the other things that we never thought of. And from there, we're then able to kind of have a lay of the land of what's the demand? Then we put together what we call the demand growth strategy, which basically is a how do we build our business around where the opportunity is. We don't want to just go buy a whole bunch of products and hope it works.Eric 00:02:56  We actually have to plan for it. And so the way that we do that is, is we understand what's the demand and what how many people are searching for what. And then and that's not just only at what times of the year as well, because you want to know what our seasonal business is. And if you have something that's big and and at Christmas time, well, how do you get busy in the summertime? You know, how do you not have the slow months? And how do you build products in a company around a sustainable growth strategy with that? And so we really kind of look at the seasonal trends. and then lastly, when you look at the keyword research, we're then able to understand what's the average cost per click and, and what the key thing to note is that is that if we were to go say, let's go do this, let's go and put together, a strategy, what is the average cost per acquisition? And those are the things that really allow us to say, hey,...

Organic Relationship Growth is Easier Than Prospecting and Available Daily Your cheapest growth engine is the customer whose transaction history you're already holding. Every month, your customers' accounts send money out to banks, brokerages, mortgage companies, auto lenders and installment lenders. At the customer level, that's a flow of funds analysis: where money enters, where it leaves, and which parts of the relationship are being served somewhere else. It won't tell you everything a customer owns or owes, but it will show you where money is going, how often it moves, and which outside relationships are active. Deposits and investments held elsewhere leave a trail as outbound transfers, and no credit bureau reports them, so your bank or credit union may be the only one positioned to see them. Loans held elsewhere show up as recurring debits. Every one of those is a form of credit somebody else underwrote for a customer you had already acquired and already paid for. Acquisition costs are rarely fully loaded, and roughly a third of new accounts leave within the first year. That's what makes this an organic growth argument rather than a reporting exercise, and it's growth you can begin sizing before you spend, because the volume, the frequency and the timing are already visible. Jim Marous shares his own money movement across two top 5 institutions, neither of which has ever offered him an alternative to what they can see him doing elsewhere. Some institutions have never assembled this view. Others have assembled it and attached no action to it. Different starting points, and the same result for the customer. Hosted by Jim Marous. Subscribe to Banking Transformed for new episodes multiple times each week.

I sat down with Thomas Smith, founder of skinatwork.com. Here are 3 takeaways. 1. Simple is a strategy. Nearly 70% of Thomas's customers buy a full kit on the first visit. Simplicity is doing the hard work so your customer doesn't have to. 2. Know your numbers. Acquisition cost. Lifetime value. Repeat rate. Chase one metric and wonder why you're losing. 3. Build for a need, not a moment. Thomas launched during the pandemic , when everyone said don't. He did it anyway because the customer pain was real. That's the only reason that matters.   --- In Thomas Smith's words: I've been in skincare for 30 amazing years working for some of the most exciting brands and retailers in beauty: on the sales floor, in the spa, as a buyer, developer, marketer, entrepreneur and lover of all things skin. I spent a decade in NYC at Saks and Sephora, a decade in Colorado creating formulas for dry, sensitive skin at my own stores called MELT and a decade in LA marketing or developing products for Murad, Meaningful Beauty and Anastasia Beverly Hills, to name a few. My mom loves to tell people that I started as a cosmetics stock boy in Saks Denver, I prefer to say that I didn't choose skincare, it chose me. Over the years, I have watched as skincare has gotten increasingly complicated. So many steps, so many new products and so much time, money, brain space and energy spent trying to decode it all. Trust me, the amount of choice overwhelms me, too! Whenever I visit family or friends, they always ask for my advice on what to buy, when to use, how to use and in what combinations and it got me to thinking… how could I create the simplest, and I mean THE SIMPLEST, most efficacious skincare system possible for my mom, my sister, all of my peeps (including myself!) for skin of all ages, stages and concerns? That's how SKIN AT WORK was born. SKIN AT WORK is an obsessively streamlined, ultra concentrated, ALL-IN-ONE-STEP skincare system of clinically tested, gently powerful, hyper-tasking hero formulas that give your skin everything it needs (over 14 ingredients at efficacious levels) to thrive at its healthiest, deliver head-turning wow and the freedom to spend less time doing steps in the mirror and more time squeezing the juice out of life." Connect with Jon Dwoskin: Twitter: @jdwoskin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonathan.dwoskin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejondwoskinexperience/ Website: https://jondwoskin.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jondwoskin/ Email: jon@jondwoskin.com Get Jon's Book: The Think Big Movement: Grow your business big. Very Big! Connect with Thomas Smith: Website: www.skinatwork.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/skinatwork​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/skin-at-work-official/ *E - explicit language may be used in this podcast.

What if opening a second location wasn't your only option for growth?In this episode of the Female emPOWERed Podcast, Christa Gurka introduces one of the most overlooked growth strategies in the boutique fitness and wellness industry: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). Instead of building a new studio from scratch, what if you could buy an existing, profitable business with an established client base, trained team, and recurring revenue?Christa walks through the real numbers behind buying versus building, explains how SBA financing works, and shares why acquiring an existing business can help you skip years of startup risk while accelerating profitability. Whether you own a Pilates studio, PT practice, yoga studio, or wellness business, this episode will change the way you think about scaling. In This Episode, You'll Learn: What Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is  Why buying a business can be less expensive than starting from scratch  How SBA loans can finance up to 90% of a business acquisition  The real math behind buying vs. building a second location  What makes an existing business valuable to buyers  Creative acquisition strategies, including seller financing and earn-outs  How to find acquisition opportunities in your local market  Why profitability, systems, and recurring revenue matter more than size  How acquisitions can accelerate long-term business growth Key Takeaways✔️ Growth doesn't always mean starting from zero.✔️ A profitable, cash-flowing business may cost less to acquire than building a new location.✔️ SBA financing makes business acquisitions accessible to many small business owners.✔️ Systems, leadership, and recurring revenue increase both business value and acquisition opportunities.✔️ Thinking like an investor can dramatically change your long-term wealth-building strategy. Resources Mentioned

This week, we start with a business owner who's just learned his rent is jumping 40 percent and who sees three options: accept the new rent and essentially work for free, move and start over, or shut down and get a job. But when Paul Downs, Jay Goltz, and Ted Wolf do the math, they see another option—one the owner doesn't seem to have considered.From there, the conversation turns to the choices owners make when the answer isn't obvious. Paul, as it happens, is wrestling with two of those himself. Before the year began, he developed a plan to start selling his custom conference tables in the Middle East. Then the missiles started flying. Does he still spend $30,000 to see whether the opportunity is real, or should he put that money to work closer to home? And then there's a potentially lucrative R&D tax credit that Paul thinks could be “a gift from heaven.” He believes his company qualifies for the credit, but he also wonders whether claiming it could invite unwanted scrutiny from the IRS.Different decisions, different stakes, but the same question: As Paul puts it, “What is your appetite for risk?”

Steven Song is the founder and CEO of Diald, an AI-powered decision intelligence platform for commercial real estate. Before founding Diald, Steven worked on both the investing and development sides of real estate, and built his career across architecture and urban planning, training at Carnegie Mellon and the University of Pennsylvania. He was a founding principal at SCAAA, a global strategy, planning, and design firm, and is a partner at Axle Companies, a family office focused on real estate investment and social impact ventures. Steven is based in Los Angeles.(02:26) Why CRE Decisions Are Still Judgment-Driven (04:41) The Signal That Killed an Atlantic City Deal (07:44) Contextual Drift: The Risk Nobody Models(10:20) Diald's approach (11:59) AI Token Costs and Asking Better Questions (14:27) Tools vs. Workflows (15:52) Diald's Underwriting (17:58) Killing Bad Deals Earlier (19:18) How AI Upgrades the Analyst Role (20:44) Where General Purpose AI Fails at Underwriting (24:23) Does AI Make CRE More Efficient or More Competitive (26:02) What Underwriting Looks Like in 5 Years (27:14) Where Human Judgment Still Matters (29:06) The Local Signals Investors Miss (31:15) Collaboration Superpower: Denise Scott Brown and Reyner Banham

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

Labor Cost and the Acquisition of talent has always been one of the hardest parts of building a successful restaurant. Today that is more important than ever, AND It's about to get even harder… In today's pep talk – I'm going to share some insight to help you see your labor in a different way

Thaddeus Ladd has spent seventeen years at HRL as the theoretical anchor of its silicon spin qubit program — co-authoring the 2023 Nature paper that demonstrated universal logic with encoded spin qubits, and contributing to the 2026 QPU paper that integrated qubits, a cryo-CMOS controller, and a new superconducting ribbon cable into a single digitally controlled system. He is not a commentator on this acquisition; he is one of the people whose work made it happen.The conversation is recorded eleven days after IBM announced a definitive agreement to acquire HRL from Boeing and General Motors — a deal that has not yet closed. That timing makes this one of the few technically grounded, insider-adjacent conversations available about what IBM is actually buying, why the exchange-only spin qubit architecture is strategically distinctive, and what the combination of HRL's research culture with IBM's fabrication ambitions could produce. Listeners who follow quantum hardware, quantum computing strategy, or the evolution of industrial research labs will find this episode unusually substantive.What We Get IntoWhy the 2026 QPU paper is a systems story, not just a fidelity story — the qubit chip, the cryo-CMOS controller operating at four Kelvin, and the new superconducting ribbon cable are all part of one integrated QPU, and that framing is central to understanding what IBM acquired.What "exchange-only" actually means — why using only voltage-controlled exchange interactions (no microwaves, no local oscillators, no phase tracking during idle) is both a technical constraint and a significant engineering advantage for scaling.Why the jump from six dots to fifty-four dots happened so fast — and what was happening in HRL's fabrication program that wasn't being published.What EUV lithography has to do with spin qubit scaling — and why the connection between HRL's process and IBM's Anderon 300 mm quantum foundry is one of the clearest pieces of strategic logic in the acquisition announcement.How HRL's cryo-CMOS work could benefit IBM's superconducting program — and why the control-and-interconnect bottleneck is a shared problem across modalities, not a spin-qubit-specific one.The "chandelier" reframe — Thaddeus's argument that the cables, filters, and control electronics surrounding a superconducting qubit chip are not overhead; they are part of the QPU, and understanding that changes how you read the HRL acquisition.Which modality Thaddeus thinks will reach commercially useful scale first — and why he still believes spin qubits are the long-term answer, using an analogy to vacuum tubes and silicon microprocessors that is worth hearing in full.What the acquisition means for HRL as an institution — the context of lost program funding, the December 2025 Q2B meeting, and what it means for a defense-oriented industrial research lab to find a commercial path through IBM.Resources & LinksGuestThaddeus D. Ladd — Personal Website & Publications — Self-curated, annotated bibliography; the best single source for his research arc across spin qubits and quantum communication.Thaddeus Ladd — Hertz Foundation Profile — Biographical overview of his career and role at HRL.Thaddeus D. Ladd — Google Scholar — Full citation record.Papers & ArticlesA Digitally Controlled Silicon Quantum Processing Unit — arXiv (April 2026) — The QPU paper discussed at length in this episode: 54-dot device, cryo-CMOS controller at 4 K, superconducting ribbon cable, and error correction experiments — all working as one integrated system.Universal Logic with Encoded Spin Qubits in Silicon — Nature (2023) — The landmark result demonstrating universal logic with exchange-only encoded qubits; Ladd was co-author and lead theorist.Two-Dimensional Si Spin Qubit Arrays with Multilevel Interconnects — PRX Quantum (2025) — Scalable 2D spin-qubit arrays achieving greater than 99.9% single-qubit gate fidelity; the step between the 2023 and 2026 results.Silicon Encoded Spin Qubits Achieve Universality — HRL (2023) — HRL's public announcement of the Nature result; accessible summary for non-specialists.Semiconductor Spin Qubits: The Certainty of Progress — HRL (December 2025) — HRL's public framing of the platform's trajectory, published shortly before the Q2B meeting where Sebastian and Thaddeus first met.Acquisition & IBM StrategyIBM to Acquire HRL Laboratories — IBM Newsroom (July 23, 2026) — The definitive transaction announcement; names the full scope of what IBM says it is acquiring.IBM to Acquire HRL Laboratories — HRL Laboratories (July 23, 2026) — HRL's concise confirmation of the deal and the beginning of regulatory review.What Are Spin Qubits? — IBM Quantum (July 23, 2026) — IBM's technical explanation of HRL's Si/SiGe exchange-only qubits and the shared silicon fabrication argument.A Brief History of HRL Laboratories — IBM Research (July 23, 2026) — IBM's institutional framing of HRL, including its history with the laser, self-aligned-gate MOS fabrication, and the 2026 spin-qubit QPU.IBM and U.S. Department of Commerce Announce Anderon Quantum Foundry (May 21, 2026) — The 300 mm quantum foundry announcement that Thaddeus identifies as one of the clearest pieces of strategic logic behind the HRL acquisition.IBM Commits More Than $10 Billion to Quantum Computing (June 2, 2026) — Capital context for the acquisition: R&D, manufacturing scale-up, M&A, and ecosystem investment over five years.Tools & PlatformsspinQICK — GitHub — HRL's open-source FPGA-based spin-qubit control toolkit; a concrete artifact of HRL's approach to open tooling.HRL Launches Open-Source spinQICK — HRL (July 2025) — Announcement and context for the spinQICK release.HRL Quantum — Collection of HRL quantum research, talks, and news.Organizations

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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

Check the episode transcript hereABOUT SEAN POGGI Sean is the Asset Manager of Uptown Syndication. He graduated from the University of Oregon with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and brings over 14 years of leadership experience with Apple Inc. Sean has been actively investing in real estate since 2015, with experience managing both short-term and long-term rental properties, including out-of-state investments. As a passionate Project Manager and Entrepreneur, Sean is focused on driving operational efficiency, overseeing asset performance, and supporting the long-term success of each investment opportunity.  ABOUT CHRIS SHEPARD Chris Shepard is an experienced real estate investor, property manager, and real estate agent.  He owns property in multiple states and chooses to invest in Portland Oregon.  He has completed multiple 1031 exchanges and cost segregations to maximize the tax benefits of investing in real property.  Chris also holds the principal brokers' license for Uptown Properties LLC and is responsible for its real estate activities.  On top of his state license, Chris holds a Certified Property Manager (CPM) designation from the Institute of Real Estate Management (IREM).  He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance at the University of Arizona.  With his extensive background in deal analysis and negotiation, he provides incredible value to this company and its projects.    THIS TOPIC IN A NUTSHELL:  Understanding the Acquisition Stage in Multifamily Syndication How to Source Off-Market & Broker Relationships for Better Deals Building Credibility Through Track Record & Broker Trust The "Napkin Rule" for Quickly Evaluating Investment Opportunities Why Location Still Matters More Than Ever How to Underwrite Multifamily Deals Conservatively Balancing Value-Add Opportunities with Investment Risk Creating a CapEx Budget That Maximizes ROI Bridge Financing vs. Permanent Debt: Choosing the Right Leverage Planning an Effective Value-Add Strategy Before Closing What Happens During the Stabilization Phase Property Management Improvements That Increase Asset Value Cosmetic Renovations That Deliver the Highest Returns Managing Tenant Communication During Property Transitions How to Balance Occupancy, Rent Growth & Cash Flow Overcoming Operational Challenges During Stabilization Measuring Success: When Is a Property Truly Stabilized? The Importance of Communication Across Brokers, Contractors & Property Managers Setting Clear Goals, Timelines & Performance Benchmarks for Every Deal Executing a Value-Add Business Plan That Creates Long-Term Investor Returns  KEY QUOTE:   "A value-add plan creates the roadmap. Execution creates the returns."      ABOUT THE WESTSIDE INVESTORS NETWORK   The Westside Investors Network is your community for investing knowledge for growth. For real estate professionals by real estate professionals. This show is focused on the next step in your career... investing, for those starting with nothing to multifamily syndication.   The Westside Investors Network strives to bring knowledge and education to real estate professionals that is seeking to gain more freedom in their life. The host AJ and Chris Shepard, are committed to sharing the wealth of knowledge that they have gained throughout the years to allow others the opportunity to learn and grow in their investing. They own Uptown Properties, a successful Property Management, and Brokerage Company. If you are interested in Property Management in the Portland Metro or Bend Metro Areas, please visit www.uptownpm.com. If you are interested in investing in multifamily syndication, please visit www.uptownsyndication.com.     We would like to thank our Sponsors: OffsitePros and MyMoneyWorksForMe  #RealEstateInvesting #MultifamilyInvesting #RealEstateSyndication #ApartmentInvesting #PassiveInvesting #CommercialRealEstate #MultifamilySyndication #ValueAddInvesting #CashFlowInvesting #RealEstateEducation #InvestorEducation #PropertyManagement #ApartmentSyndication #RealEstatePodcast #PassiveIncome #FinancialFreedom #InvestmentStrategy #DealAnalysis #Underwriting #AssetManagement #CommercialProperty #RealEstateInvestor #SyndicationCycle #InvestmentOpportunities #WealthBuilding #PortfolioGrowth #CashFlow #RealEstateBusiness #RealEstateProfessionals #WINPodcast   CONNECT WITH SEAN AND CHRIS: Sean's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanpoggi Email: syndication@uptownpm.com Website: https://www.uptownsyndication.com   CONNECT WITH US   For more information about investing with AJ and Chris:  · Uptown Syndication | https://www.uptownsyndication.com/ · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/company/71673294/admin/  For information on Portland Property Management:  · Uptown Properties | http://www.uptownpm.com ·  Youtube | @UptownProperties  Westside Investors Network  · Website | https://www.westsideinvestorsnetwork.com/ · Twitter | https://twitter.com/WIN_pdx · Instagram | @westsideinvestorsnetwork · LinkedIn | https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13949165/ · Facebook | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork ·  Tiktok| @WestsideInvestorsNetwork ·  Youtube | @WestsideInvestorsNetwork 

How can a boutique consultancy scale beyond founder-led growth without losing the culture that made it successful?Rob Ferrone is a product data and PLM strategy advisor who founded and led Quick Release, a specialist engineering consultancy focused on product data management and product data flow. In this episode, he explains how the firm grew through referrals before developing a structured, consultative approach to business development and expanding to more than 200 people across the UK, US, Europe and Australia.Rob discusses how technical consultants learned to contribute to sales by diagnosing customer issues, consequences and value rather than relying on conventional sales techniques. He also shares lessons from international expansion, including the importance of repeatable recruitment, cultural ambassadors, clear leadership responsibilities and greater employee autonomy. The conversation examines Quick Release's acquisition by ALTEN, the value of preparing for a sale before a buyer appears, and the operational foundations that can reduce acquisition risk. Rob also introduces his latest startup work, which uses AI to improve employee engagement, insight gathering and communication during transformation programmes.In This Episode You Will Learn:How to move beyond referrals and founder-led sellingWhy consultative sales methods work well for technical teamsHow regular practice improves pitches and objection handlingWhy recruitment and culture become critical during international growthHow clearer leadership responsibilities can reduce scaling frictionChapters:(00:00) Introduction(01:37) Quick Release Origin Story(02:55) From Referrals to Sales(05:12) Scaling Beyond Founders(07:03) Training Technical Sellers(08:39) Practice and Objections(12:03) Growing Pains at Scale(15:07) Culture Across Countries(16:22) Lessons and Mistakes(20:27) Selling to Alton(27:11) Final AdviceResources:Connect with Rob  on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-ferroneLearn more about Quick Release:https://quickrelease.co.uk/Send us Fan MailProf. Joe O'Mahoney helps boutique consultancies scale and exit. Follow Joe on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeomahoney/Follow Joe on Twitter:https://twitter.com/joeomahoneyVisit Joe's Website:https://www.equitysherpa.com

Coppernico Metals CEO Ivan Bebek explains the major Sombrero Copper-Gold Project permitting milestone in Peru, which now allows drilling of up to 300 holes from 181 drill-pad platforms. The EIA-Sd permit was received in 7–8 months versus a typical 12–18 months, even after delays tied to Peru's election. The next step is a 30–60 day “start of activities” approval, targeting drilling by September/October, beginning at the Fierrazo target which has shown 232m of .47% Cu surface channel samples and historical holes returning 0.5–0.9% copper over tens of meters. Bebek discusses a $5.5M financing impacted by market/geopolitical uncertainty, Teck maintaining ~9.9% ownership, plans for a larger 60–65 hole, 18-month program across multiple targets, claim optimization to ~57,000 hectares with 12 targets, improving mining sentiment in Peru, and evaluation of potential large-scale U.S. acquisitions after reviewing 240 projects, plus upcoming marketing and conference outreach. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Permit Breakthrough 01:48 Fast Track Timeline 02:57 Fierrazo Drill Plan 04:01 Financing Explained 06:33 Drilling Logistics 07:40 Targets & Timeline 08:55 Region Heats Up 10:08 Claim Optimization 11:10 Peru Politics Outlook 14:02 US Acquisition Strategy 16:35 Catalysts & Marketing 17:45 Copper Thesis Sombrero Sponsor: https://coppernicometals.com/ TSX:COPR; OTCQB: CPPMF; FSE: 9I3 Press release discussed: https://coppernicometals.com/coppernico-receives-approval-for-major-drill-permit-expansion-at-sombrero/ Sign up for our free newsletter and receive interview transcripts, stock profiles and investment ideas: http://eepurl.com/cHxJ39 Sponsor Coppernico Metals pays MSE a United States dollar seven thousand per month coverage fee. Mining Stock Education (MSE) offers informational content based on available data but it does not constitute investment, tax, or legal advice. It may not be appropriate for all situations or objectives. Readers and listeners should seek professional advice, make independent investigations and assessments before investing. MSE does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of its content and should not be solely relied upon for investment decisions. MSE and its owner may hold financial interests in the companies discussed and can trade such securities without notice. MSE is biased towards its advertising sponsors which make this platform possible. MSE is not liable for representations, warranties, or omissions in its content. By accessing MSE content, users agree that MSE and its affiliates bear no liability related to the information provided or the investment decisions you make. Full disclaimer: https://www.miningstockeducation.com/disclaimer/

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

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