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Register for the webinar:Use an SBA Loan to Start a Roll-Up - Thu May 22nd - https://bit.ly/4kj566XDevin Fitzgerald bought two businesses after one sentence changed his life: It's easier to buy revenue than create it.Topics in Devin's interview:Business is just solving problemsIt's easier to buy revenue than create itLosing 8 months to a dead dealBuying 2 declining businessesTurning around a bad work cultureHerding sellers to the finish lineHow the new SBA rules affected his second acquisitionHonoring his grandmother's memoryBringing high energy to workThe gift of getting to choose your teamReferences and how to contact Devin:LinkedInRML Service GroupGet 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 MindsWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryDownload 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
Register for the webinar:Use an SBA Loan to Start a Roll-Up - May 22nd - https://bit.ly/4mays9pMichael Davidov bought a home care agency with an SBA loan. 6 years later, he's grown & acquired to $140m in revenue.Topics in Michael's interview:His “other side of the table” moment in private equityPartnering to buy a home health agencyDigitizing a pen and paper businessSeeing his employees as customersNarrowly avoiding a payroll disasterGoing slow to go fastRapid growth through additional acquisitionsHis hiring criteria for leadersAbsorbing a business much larger than themselvesGrowing revenue beyond $100 million References and how to contact Michael:LinkedInPine Street GroupJonathan SassoverJerome Buillon: How to Double and Exit a Home Care AgencyWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet 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
The mission is to provide for families in one of the hardest times of their lives, and the need is great for community support of the non-profit Ronald McDonald House in Gainesville. The August 16 “Red Shoe Affair” is a signature event, and now is the time to get tickets, which sells out every year.
Register for the webinar:Deal Structuring Under the New SBA Rules - Thu May 8 - https://bit.ly/4m7VH47Marvin Karlow & his partner bought a powder-coating business with $500k in equity. 8 years later, they sold it for $21m.Topics in Marvin's interview:Going from corporate to blue collar businessBuying a business with his best friendPicking a lane and staying in itBiggest customer slashing prices right after transitionPutting personal money into the businessLosing a major customerThe customer that turned it all aroundBuying 2 turnaroundsMerging and exiting the businessesTax savings through QSBSReferences and how to contact Marvin:LinkedInmarvin.karlow@raincatcher.comRaincatcherSteve MarianiDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.comWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet 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
Why is Tesla looking for new CEO?
Finally, the crypto episode is here. And after a lowdown on the vibe shift towards the industry in Washington, Katie is joined by Binance's new CEO, Richard Teng, who is tasked with making the case for the company that was beset by scandal under previous CEO and founder, Changpeng Zhao “CZ”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Send us a text00:00 - Intro00:07 - Neuralink Raises $500M at $9B Valuation01:01 - Discord Appoints New CEO Amid IPO Speculation01:52 - Last of X debt sold by MStanley03:01 - Glean Raises at $7B Valuation as ARR Tops $100M03:43 - Anthropic Adds Claude Features, Projects $34.5B Revenue by 202704:37 - Epic Games Wins Against Apple, Returns to iOS App Store05:37 - Stripe Enables iOS Developers to Bypass Apple's 30% Fee
Krystal and Emily discuss Trump signing a Ukraine minerals deal, Trump tells kids they'll only get two dolls for Christmas, Tesla searches for new CEO, Rubio plots global gulags, Pritzker rebukes do nothing Dems, tech CEO says AI will replace all jobs except his, Alex Jones turns on Trump. David Weigel: https://x.com/daveweigel To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Get the facts, without the spin. UNBIASED offers a clear, impartial recap of US news, including politics, elections, legal news, and more. Hosted by lawyer Jordan Berman, each episode provides a recap of current political events plus breakdowns of complex concepts—like constitutional rights, recent Supreme Court rulings, and new legislation—in an easy-to-understand way. No personal opinions, just the facts you need to stay informed on the daily news that matters. If you miss how journalism used to be, you're in the right place. SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER. In today's episode: Leaked ICE Memo Authorizes Warrantless Searches (0:54) DHS Conducts Raid on Home of US Citizens (10:09) Judge Orders Release of Columbia Student/Protester (12:12) Columbia University Janitors Sue On-Campus Protesters (14:38) Judge Says Trump Admin Must Continue Funding Legal Services for Unaccompanied Migrant Children (16:04) Representatives Files Seven Articles of Impeachment Against Trump (20:01) Congress Passes Take It Down Act Prohibiting Publication of Non-Consensual, Explicit Online Images (24:01) Trump Signs Executive Order Mandating English Language for Truck Drivers (26:41) Trump Signs Executive Order Allowing Military to Assist Local Law Enforcement; Does This Mean Martial Law? (31:34) Fact-Checking Trump's 100-Day Interview with ABC News (34:44) Supreme Court to Decide Whether State Taxpayers Will Fund Religious Charter School (45:34) GDP Contracts; Here's What It Means (50:08) Quick Hitters: Waltz to Exit, New Protection Order Against Abrego Garcia, Pepsi to Remove Dyes, US-Ukraine Reach Mineral Deal, Tesla Says It Didn't Search for New CEO, HHS to Require Placebo Trials, Hegseth Warns Iran (53:28) SUBSCRIBE TO JORDAN'S FREE WEEKLY NEWSLETTER. Watch this episode on YouTube. Follow Jordan on Instagram and TikTok. All sources for this episode can be found here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
We start where we ended last week: the $50M Royal Match campaign and the issue of overspending. Then it's all about Discord's new CEO and how that signals a potential pivot toward enterprise, ending the platform's gaming-first DNA.Then, the crew covers NetEase's sudden executive shakeup and the surprising Delta Force vs. Call of Duty Mobile battle before unpacking Blizzard's Nexon partnership in Korea. We cap it off with an explanation on why VCs are suddenly frothing over AI in gaming. 02:39 MAU Event and Fireside Chat04:15 Royal Match Campaign Follow-up19:53 Discord's New CEO and Future29:26 NetEase Executive Departures33:19 AI in Gaming Venture Capital37:12 Delta Force vs. Call of Duty Mobile41:08 Blizzard's Publishing Strategy: Nexon Partnership46:34 The Impact of Distribution Duopoly on Gaming53:35 The Future of Game Distribution and Innovation01:02:55 Web Shops and the Changing Revenue Landscape
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Register for the webinar: Anatomy of a Franchise Holdco - Thu May 1 - https://bit.ly/4k8HKBdJan Roll bought a $6m residential contractor, a harrowing experience he calls one giant ambiguous ball of figure-it-out.Topics in Jan's interview:Contracting means learning 25-30 tradesMargin of safety in a residential construction businessValue of paying vendors immediatelyEngendering trust in a low-trust industryRevenues dropping 25% in first year of ownershipUsing ROBS to buy the businessPitfalls in contractor licensingThe harm in not having an employee agreement with a business partnerHow to diligence a business partner (or can you?)How SEO & digital marketing supercharged leadsReferences and how to contact Jan:LinkedInVictoria RenovationsGet 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.comWork 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
The promotion celebration hangovers have cleared up and the Clarets head to QPR as they battle with Leeds for the Championship title. We look ahead to that game and also discuss the contracts of key players, obligations and options to buy and the arrival of a new CEO at the club.
Finally, the crypto episode is here. And after a lowdown on the vibe shift towards the industry in Washington, Katie is joined by Binance's new CEO, Richard Teng, who is tasked with making the case for the company that was beset by scandal under previous CEO and founder, Changpeng Zhao “CZ”. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Register for the webinar:Anatomy of a Franchise Holdco - Thu May 1st - https://bit.ly/3RWj0QhIn 2019, Matt Kopp bought a supplier to elementary schools with $350k SDE. 6 years later, he has a portfolio of them.Topics in Matt's interview:Business buying market in AustraliaEliminating interruptions at workTracking email open rates to improve his outreachBuying a science class supplierChallenge of selling to schools without a relationship Overcoming people problems during transitionWeathering Covid lockdownsForming an education holdcoBeating out private equity for his last acquisition Selling to private equity after growing the businessReferences and how to contact Matt:LinkedInSimon Plummer on Acquiring Minds: From Frustrated Searcher to $3.5m Owner to Holdco BuilderPete Seligman on Acquiring Minds: Making a Career of Buying BusinessesEnduring Investment PartnersSouthern BiologicalHands on ScienceJunior RockersPrimary Music InstituteLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.comGet $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 3rd:https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDSConnect 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
Nissan has announced that it now expects a record net loss of up to €4.6 billion for the fiscal year that ended in March, around nine times larger than its previous forecast only two months ago. The Japanese carmaker says this is due to impairment charges as part of its "turnaround plan" under new CEO Ivan Espinosa. Plus, souvenir shops in Rome are seeing an influx of customers as tens of thousands of Catholic faithfuls visit the Vatican to pay tribute to Pope Francis.
Natalya Leahy, CEO of National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions, talks with James Shillinglaw of Insider Travel Report at Seatrade Global in Miami about her first few months on the job. Leahy also tells us why she moved from her previous job at Seabourn and why National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions offered such great opportunity to shape expedition cruising and adventure travel. For more information, visit www.expeditions.com. All our Insider Travel Report video interviews are archived and available on our Youtube channel (youtube.com/insidertravelreport), and as podcasts with the same title on: Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, PlayerFM, Listen Notes, Podchaser, TuneIn + Alexa, Podbean, iHeartRadio, Google, Amazon Music/Audible, Deezer, Podcast Addict, and iTunes Apple Podcasts, which supports Overcast, Pocket Cast, Castro and Castbox.
TripleLift CEO Dave Helmreich joins Ari Paparo to discuss his first 60 days at the helm and how the company is evolving beyond its native roots. They explore TripleLift's push into creative as a differentiator for programmatic, its role in powering retail media through adaptive commerce solutions, and how it's helping publishers and advertisers innovate in CTV. Dave also shares thoughts on balancing infrastructure with innovation, where the biggest growth opportunities lie, and why he thinks TripleLift is like a hummingbird. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Register for the webinar:Licenses & Regulatory Issues in Acquisitions - Thu April 17th - https://bit.ly/4i7vsY5With 300 employees across 5 companies, the holdco that Chris Fredericks is building has an uncommon feature at its core.Topics in Chris's interview:What is an Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)?Finding purpose and meaning at workConcept of dignity at workWhat ESOP employees do and don't vote onUsing an internal podcast to communicate about employee ownershipMitigating risks in ESOPsEmployee reactions to being acquiredSelling employees on the ESOP conceptHis role as investor, not operatorKeeping a bad hire for too longReferences and how to contact Chris:LinkedInEmpowered VenturesThe Empowered Owners PodcastThe Great Game of BusinessGet $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 3rd:https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDSDownload 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
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Send us a message!In this episode of Alex & Annie: The Real Women of Vacation Rentals, we sit down with Boogie Wittenburg, the new CEO of TravelNet Solutions, makers of Track PMS. With a background in mission-critical technology powering global brands, Boogie brings a fresh, people-first perspective to the vacation rental tech space.Building on the strong foundation laid by the company's founders, Boogie shares how he's guiding TravelNet Solutions into its next chapter — one that balances continuity with innovation. With a renewed focus on culture, customer experience, and thoughtful technology, Boogie brings a clear vision for scaling both the platform and the people behind it.Key Topics Discussed:1️⃣Boogie's journey from global tech to short-term rentals2️⃣Why servant leadership is at the core of his management style3️⃣How TravelNet Solutions is improving customer support and answering the phone again (yes, really!)4️⃣The rollout of the new Owner Mobile App and its impact on retention5️⃣Track's approach to product development: build, buy, or partner6️⃣The role of AI in scaling support and internal operations7️⃣What true team engagement looks like—and why it mattersBoogie also shares a powerful reflection on legacy, leadership, and building a company where employees, customers, and innovation thrive together.Whether you're a property manager, tech vendor, or industry leader, this episode offers valuable insight into what it takes to scale a software company without losing sight of people.Connect with Boogie:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oduswittenburg/Website: https://tnsinc.com/Get $50 credit and $0 onboarding fee when you sign up for Beyond, the leading dynamic pricing tool for vacation rentals: http://beyondpricing.info/alexandannieReady to take your operations to the next level? Visit https://tnsinc.com/podcasts-alex-and-annie/ to learn more.#VacationRentals #TrackPMS #ServantLeadership
In this episode of The Association Insights Podcast, we sit down with Matt Marcial, CAE, CMP, newly named Chief Executive Officer of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). With a deep background in association leadership and a passion for building stronger communities, Matt shares how he's approaching his first months at the helm of PRSA—and what's ahead for one of the industry's most important professional organizations.From aligning diverse stakeholders to elevating the role of ethical communication, Matt offers a transparent look into his leadership philosophy, the strategic vision guiding PRSA's next chapter, and the responsibility associations have in shaping the future of the profession.Key Highlights:A Leader's Journey – How Matt's experience across diverse associations shaped his collaborative, stakeholder-first approach.Strategic Momentum – Why PRSA's new strategic plan was a major draw and how it's driving early priorities.Listening First – Matt's “open door” mindset in his first 30 days and what he's hearing from members, volunteers, and staff.Actionable Support for Members – A look at how PRSA is responding to today's challenges with nimble, practical resources.Growing Community, Broadening Impact – How PRSA plans to expand its reach and redefine what it means to be a communications professional.Elevating Ethics and the APR – Why ethics education and industry credentials remain core to PRSA's mission.Doubling Down on DEI – How PRSA is reaffirming its values and supporting professionals amid a complex policy environment.Defining Success – Matt's vision for what success looks like—and how PRSA can be the professional home for all communicators.
A Business Lawyer joins to discuss how prices will change for PlayStation, Nintendo, AMD, and Nvidia. [SPON: Use "brokensilicon“ at CDKeyOffer for $23 Win11 Pro: https://www.cdkeyoffer.com/cko/Moore11 ] [SPON: Get a $10 coupon for Flex PCBs at JLCPCB: https://shorturl.at/mkloy ] [Support the Independent Journalism done by the MLID Team: https://patreon.com/MooresLawIsDead ] 0:00 Greeting and Meeting Hoeg! 02:24 Nintendo's Switch 2 BLUNDERING 24:48 Console Competition is entering a Multipolar World 31:43 Tariff Impacts as of NOW 39:58 Chaos is the problem... 57:22 Will Europe FINALLY get the GPU supply America used to get? 59:52 RX 9060 XT vs RTX 5060 Ti – Who will survive Tariffs better? 1:11:05 How much will prices go up? Will gaming become a luxury? 1:22:19 Lawfare against US Companies in China 1:28:31 Does Intel's New CEO have a China Problem? 1:32:13 Why wasn't Intel Sued over Raptor Lake Failure? 1:39:42 Intel-TSMC Merger, AMD buying Intel 1:45:07 Qualcomm vs ARM Lawfare, 12VHPWR (lack of) Lawsuits Hoeg's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@HoegLaw/featured Hoeg's Firm: https://hoeglaw.com/ Last time Hoeg was on: https://youtu.be/aaiP7cQPwck?si=Kwp1vZjxEtxWJc7u 12VHPWR Summary: https://www.msn.com/en-ca/lifestyle/shopping/nvidia-rtx-5090-graphics-cards-are-melting-power-cables-again-but-who-s-to-blame-for-this-recurring-gpu-nightmare/ar-AA1z52fK Can New Intel CEO legally run Intel? https://www.reuters.com/technology/intel-ceo-invested-hundreds-chinese-companies-some-with-military-ties-2025-04-10/ Raptor Lake Issues Summary: https://www.theverge.com/24216305/intel-13th-14th-gen-raptor-lake-cpu-crash-news-updates-patches-fixes-motherboards MLID Leak on Raptor Lake Instability: https://youtu.be/ZFE4q35buKs?si=iv1upwEkfQjT3jHw RADEON Gaining GPU Market Share: https://x.com/TechEpiphanyYT/status/1911406225494802456 https://www.theverge.com/news/645276/razer-blade-gaming-laptops-sales-pause-us-tariffs https://www.heise.de/en/news/Asus-Lenovo-and-Co-Notebook-manufacturers-suspend-deliveries-to-the-USA-10346409.html https://www.reuters.com/technology/apple-airlifts-600-tons-iphones-india-to-beat-trump-tariffs-sources-say-2025-04-10/ https://x.com/harukaze5719/status/1909816066676826365 https://videocardz.com/newz/nvidia-geforce-rtx-5070-drops-below-msrp-in-uk-for-the-first-time https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy70yxdn8z6o https://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/nvidia-manufacture-american-made-ai-supercomputers-us/ https://mashable.com/article/tariff-news-dell-hp-lenovo-halt-laptop-shipments
Ali Haji has officially been appointed as the CEO of American Tungsten (CSE: TUNG | OTCQB: DEMRF | FSE: RK9). With a mission to bring tungsten production back to North American soil, the company gains a leader with over 20 years of experience in metals and mining, investment management, and publicly listed capital markets.In this interview, Ali discusses American Tungsten's investment highlights, tungsten's strategic importance to the U.S., and the company's roadmap. Murray Nye, now serving as President, expresses strong confidence in Ali's leadership, especially as the company advances toward growth.Learn more: https://americantungstencorp.com/news/american-tungsten-corp-announces-new-ceo-ali-haji/Check out American Tungsten and its IMA Mine: https://americantungstencorp.com/Watch the full YouTube interview here: https://youtu.be/8Kim9hW46zkAnd follow us to stay updated: https://www.youtube.com/@GlobalOneMedia?sub_confirmation=1
Rick Smith, multi-time CFO, founder of Bonfire Advisory, and author, joins CJ to discuss the complexities and nuances of the CFO role in venture-backed companies. They delve into the dynamics of the CEO-CFO relationship and examine the qualities CEOs think they want in a CFO versus what they need. Rick introduces the concept of “The triangle of doom” that exists between the CEO, the CFO, and the board, and how to navigate situations when forced to pick sides. Having been a CFO of five different organizations across industries and stages, Rick then explains how he categorizes company stages relating to CFO needs. As the founder of Bonfire Advisory, Rick talks about how founders can set themselves up for financial success before they need a full-time CFO and breaks down some of the most common mistakes early-stage companies make.If you're looking for an ERP head to NetSuite: https://netsuite.com/metrics and get the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning.—SPONSORS:Tropic is an intelligent spend management solution that consolidates your spend data and processes into one unified offering, enabling insights and decisive action. From spotting hidden optimization opportunities to automating painful procurement workflows and giving you the best market data to turn vendor negotiations in your favor, Tropic combines smart insights with real human expertise to keep you ahead of the curve. Visit tropicapp.io/mostlymetrics to learn how.NetSuite provides financial software for all your business needs. More than 40,000 companies have already upgraded to NetSuite, gaining visibility and control over their financials, inventory, HR, eCommerce, and more. If you're looking for an ERP platform ✅, head to NetSuite https://netsuite.com/metrics and get the CFO's Guide to AI and Machine Learning.Planful is a financial performance management platform designed to streamline financial tasks for businesses. It helps with budgeting, closing the books, and financial reporting, all on a cloud-based platform. By improving the efficiency and accuracy of these processes, Planful allows businesses to make better financial decisions. Find out more at www.planful.com/metrics.Subscript is a modern billing and revenue recognition platform designed for SaaS finance teams that need flexibility and accuracy. From automated invoicing and dunning to compliant, transparent revenue recognition and real-time analytics, Subscript eliminates manual work, reduces errors, and gives you a single source of truth for all your financial data. Book a free demo at subscript.com.Rippling Spend is a spend management solution that handles your entire company's spending in one unified system. It enables you to bring your corporate cards, expense management, bill pay, and more into one place to achieve real-time visibility and uniquely granular control with automated policy controls across every type of spend. Get a demo to see how much time your org would save at rippling.com/metrics.Vanta's trust management platform takes the manual work out of your security and compliance process and replaces it with continuous automation. Over 9000 businesses use it to automate compliance needs across over 35 frameworks like SOC 2 and ISO 27001. Centralize security workflows, complete questionnaires up to five times faster, and proactively manage vendor risk. For a limited time, get $1,000 off of Vanta at vanta.com/metrics.—FOLLOW US ON X:@cjgustafson222 (CJ)LINKS:Demystifying the Role of the CFO in Venture and Growth Stage Companies - https://www.amazon.com/Demystifying-Role-CFO-Venture-Companies/dp/B0DS9KF2C8Rick Smith on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-smith-906939/—TIMESTAMPS:(00:00) Preview and Intro(02:13) Sponsor – Tropic | NetSuite | Planful(06:49) The Challenges of the CFO-CEO Relationship(12:59) What CEOs Think They Want in a CFO Versus What They Need(17:46) Sponsor – Subscript | Rippling Spend | Vanta(21:21) Hatred of Failure and Personal Accountability(24:38) Establishing Trust With a New CEO(28:21) Navigating Ethics When the CEO Is Dishonest(32:54) Picking Sides Between the Board & CEO(36:42) How To Exit When You Disagree With the CEO(38:19) Categorizing Company Stages(41:21) Why Early-Stage Companies Should Have Fractional CFOs(43:51) Common Mistakes for Early-Stage Companies(48:49) The Types of CFOs You Need at Different Stages(53:14) What Rick Likes About Working With Series A and B(54:54) Rick's Book(57:15) Anecdotes From Rick's Career(01:00:47) Long-Ass Lightning Round: Leases(01:04:49) Advice to Younger Self(01:05:38) Rick's Recommended Tech Stack(01:08:54) Craziest Expense Story Get full access to Mostly metrics at www.mostlymetrics.com/subscribe
Register for the webinar: 5 Stages of the Business Buying Process - Fri Apr 11 - https://bit.ly/4ljGigoKeegan Dum wound down his search fund after 2 years without a deal, but he went on to acquire & create a great outcome. Topics in Keegan's interview:Choosing traditional searchNo deal after 2 years of searchingSelling the business after 18 monthsFinding a business on his own through consultingRole of software in car washes & auto shopsRenegotiating terms with previous investorsLow churn for you means low churn for your competitorsThe “always on” nature of running an essential businessSpreadsheet vs reality of operating the businessProfitable exit after 18 monthsReferences and how to contact Keegan:LinkedInMatt Bauer & Chris Hartman on Acquiring Minds: Exited but Tired: 5 Years in a Hard Business Get 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.comGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 3rd:https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDSConnect 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
How looming federal cuts will impact health coverage in the San Joaquin Valley. Also, an update on the Yurok Tribe's condor restoration program. Finally, the Crocker Art Museum has a new CEO. Health Coverage in San Joaquin Valley Threatened
Tom Campbell speaks exclusively to the new OVW CEO Rob Edwards about plans for Ohio Valley Wrestling under its new ownership. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HEADLINES:- His Highness Sheikh Hamdan Visits India As UAE-India Trade Booms Under CEPA- Middle Eastern Stock Markets Returned Back to Green on Tuesday- Aquila Group to Open Middle East Office in Abu Dhabi- Saudi MBC Group Has a New CEO - Mike Sneesby
Register for the webinar:5 Steps to the Business Buying Process - Thu April 10th - https://bit.ly/41RC4oNAfter his foray into SMB ownership went well with FedEx routes, Matt O'Brien bought & doubled a $2.5m fencing business. Topics in Matt's interview:Buying and expanding FedEx routesNuances of buying a FedEx routeSelling his routes at peak value during CovidAcquiring a commercial fencing businessKeeping the seller's son on as presidentInjecting more money for working capitalImpact of equipment on debtTrucking acquisition that failedWhere he finds high quality employeesPrivate equity in the fencing industryReferences and how to contact Matt:LinkedInProfessional Fence Co.Chris Edwards on Acquiring Minds: Buy, Grow, Exit for a 24x Return in 3.5 YearsBrett Kennedy on Acquiring Minds: Reflections on 2 Years in the Knife FightSam Rosati on Acquiring Minds: How to Become an Independent SponsorWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.comGet $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 3rd:https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDSConnect 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
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A Durham-based semiconductor company has a new leader. This comes months after Wolfspeed eliminated hundreds of positions, the majority of which were in North Carolina. WRAL's Shaun Gallagher shares what we know about Robert Feurle.
Follow all of our content on https://jomboymedia.com 0:00 Welcome0:25 A temporal lie0:45 Matty check-in1:04 Spring Training finally ending1:40 Boone back on Talkin Yanks?2:51 Dugout Discussions with Chris Rose5:01 Announcement Announcement7:35 Fast Facts report on Jomboy Media12:00 Ball in Play 3 filming16:51 Dealing with disagreement in the comment section18:23 How to avoid Warehouse injuries19:56 Any concern about Captains League relegation?22:32 What is Substack?23:38 Podcasts on Substack?24:50 Jomboy looks like Dave Ramsey?26:58 Surprise impromptu Courtney appearance28:57 See ya goodbye leave comments for later Featuring: JomboyEdited by: Rob Moretti
Register for the webinar: How to Reduce Surprises with Operational Diligence - Wed Mar 26 - https://bit.ly/4hxp0tj Seeking a fit with his industrials experience, Adam Salmen bought an 8-figure business with locations around the world.Topics in Adam's interview:Looking beyond “arts and crafts” businessesPartnering with Novastone to search and acquireAcquiring a multinational industrial companyChina's dominance in steel productionTariffs and the steel industryCrowdfunding attempt that failedDon't buy a PowerPoint presentationFalse summits in business ownershipBeing inspired by Naval RavikantPutting your name on a businessReferences and how to contact Adam:LinkedInNovastoneCliff & Christine on Acquiring Minds: Behind Every Great Searcher: A Wife's Journey with SearchDownload the New CEO's Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.comWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Matthias Smith of 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 Rohozov.Produced by Pam Cameron.
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Send us a textNissan got a new CEO? How much will the Tariffs be on JDM junk? Nissan Motor Transport stops accepting used cars. How will this change shipping prices on RHD cars? We talk about these and more on episode 126. Socials - @RHDGUYSMerch - http://RHDGUYS.COMWant a discount on Nissan parts?Use code "RHDGUYS" athttps://nizmopartsplug.com
Starlink is in the White House, Siri is still bad, Pebble is back, up is down, everything is chaos. In this episode, Nilay and David start the show by running through some big gadget news, from a Siri-related shakeup at Apple to the new Google Pixel 9A. After that, The Verge's Lauren Feiner talks us through some of the latest in tech regulation: Trump's illegal firings at the FTC, the confusing state of the TikTok ban, OpenAI and Google arguing their case for free-for-all AI, and more. Finally, in the lightning round, Nilay and David talk about the latest Tesla recall, the hugely popular book about Meta, some exciting ActivityPub news, and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos gently zinging Apple TV Plus. Further reading: From Bloomberg: Apple Shuffles AI Executive Ranks in Bid to Turn Around Siri The first new Pebble smartwatches are coming later this year Europe is trying to get non-Apple smartwatches to work better with iPhones Google's Pixel 9A gets a bigger screen and beefier water resistance Google briefly delays Pixel 9A release to investigate ‘component quality issue' Huawei's new flip phone is weirdly wide Nvidia says ‘the age of generalist robotics is here' Nvidia's cute ‘Digits' AI desktop is coming this summer with a new name and a big brother Nvidia announces Blackwell Ultra GB300 and Vera Rubin, its next AI ‘superchips' Musk's Starlink gets deployed at the White House Federal rural broadband program loses head Oracle is reportedly in the lead to save TikTok from US ban A”high-level” deal to save TikTok can probably happen by the April 5th deadline, Vance says. Democratic FTC commissioners say they were ‘illegally fired' by Trump Fired FTC commissioner warns of the ‘corrupting influence of billionaires' Democratic FCC Commissioner Geoffrey Starks will resign this spring WBEZ, 12 other public media stations under investigation CTIA Announces Ajit Pai as New CEO and President OpenAI and Google ask the government to let them train AI on content they don't own Hundreds of celebrities warn against letting OpenAI and Google ‘freely exploit' Hollywood Google Search charged with breaking EU antitrust rules DHS's airport panopticon is getting people deported and detained Space science is under threat from the anti-DEI purge DOGE stranded USAID workers with laptops full of sensitive data They're removing webpages about Black soldiers by adding ‘DEI' to the URL. ‘Tesla Takedown' protesters planning ‘biggest day of action' Tesla recalls more than 46,000 Cybertrucks after trim starts falling off From NYMag: Elon Musk Has Become Too Toxic for YouTube ‘Careless People' debuts at the top of the NYT best sellers list. Threads finally lets you set the following feed as default Ghost connects its newsletters to the open web Netflix's CEO talks Apple TV, Amazon, and the NFL Email us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Register for the webinar:How to Reduce Surprises with Operational Diligence - Wed March 26 - https://bit.ly/4igNOqzAfter his acquisition failed, Jed Morris connected with dozens of others who'd experienced the same. There are patterns.Topics in Jed's interview:Pivoting from Air Force to techInterning for the company he boughtAcquiring 2 landscaping companies a few weeks apartInsurance cost increased 30% after acquisitionPros and cons of long-term employeesMisjudging his employability Going out of businessHis upcoming book about business failureWhat bankruptcy really looks likeTop 3 reasons businesses failReferences and how to contact Jed:LinkedInTwitterGet 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.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 RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron
Hello everyone, it's Bill Thompson – T Bill. Some of the things covered on today's session include:The market's recent volatility. The Federal Reserve's Interest Rate Decision. Amtrak is getting a new CEO. How much do astronauts make.
In this episode of Millions Were Made, Jessica Marx welcomes Amy Porterfield, a digital marketing leader who has generated over $130 million in sales. Amy shares her journey from corporate leadership at Tony Robbins to becoming one of the most recognized names in online education and entrepreneurship.Amy discusses the pivotal moments that shaped her career, including the transition from solopreneur to CEO, the challenges of scaling a business, and the strategic decision to hire a CEO to lead her company. She also provides valuable insights into building a leadership team, structuring business operations for long-term growth, and the mindset shifts necessary for sustainable success.Plus, Amy also reveals her upcoming business evolution, including a rebrand of her podcast and the launch of The Milly Club, a program designed to support entrepreneurs earning multiple six figures as they scale to their first million-dollar year.Don't miss this insightful conversation with Amy Porterfield—listen now and take your next big step toward sustainable success!Highlights:(01:04) Amy's transition from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.(03:27) The realization that sparked her move into digital business.(05:40) How she built a high-performing leadership team to scale her company.(09:06) The process of hiring a CEO to lead operations and its financial implications.(14:17) The challenge of letting go of control and trusting a leadership team.(22:08) Shifting from CEO to Founder—what this role looks like in practice.(27:06) Amy's strategic rebrand and her expansion into high-level business mentorship.(32:05) The true definition of wealth and freedom in entrepreneurship.Connect with Jessica:Instagram: @millionsweremade and @thejessicamarx Website: Million Were MadeWork with Jessica: Tailored PremierConnect with Amy:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyporterfield/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyporterfield/Website: https://www.amyporterfield.com/Learn more about The Milly Club: amyporterfield.com/clubLearn more about the Business Performance Audit: https://tailoredpremier.com/business-performance-assessment
Chip maker Intel needs to figure out its future—fast. Now it's tapping Lip-Bu Tan to lead the company through its next stage. WSJ Heard on the Street columnist Dan Gallagher explains what's facing Tan. Plus, what has Elon Musk been up to at the Department of Government Efficiency? WSJ columnist Tim Higgins gives the latest updates in Musk-land. Sign up for the WSJ's free Technology newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Register for:Employee Issues & Non-Competes When Buying a Business - Thu March 13th - https://bit.ly/41vg9SLThe live Q&A with Harley on March 27th - https://bit.ly/43vYX24Harley Sitner bought a struggling VW van repair shop for $100k in 2013. Today it's an 8-figure business and brand.Topics in Harley's interview:His career in softwareFirst business acquisition: West Coast NurseriesSean buys a VW Camper Van"I'd rather hug 100 people than serve a billion"Irrational passion of VW van ownersOverpaying for a failing auto repair shopVW Van cultureThe value of the brandBuilding 6 different lines of businessThe app he's developing for VW ownersReferences and how to contact Harley:LinkedInPeaceVansharley@peacevans.comInstagramLearn 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.comAttend SMBash in Dallas, April 2-4, to meet fellow business buyers, operators, and investors:SMBash.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
We're less than 36 hours away from a potential government shutdown, and Senate Democrats seem to be uniting against the House bill. We have the latest from Capitol Hill. Plus, Intel is flirting with its best day since 2020 after hiring a permanent CEO, who Wall Street's #1 analyst says can drive a turnaround. And DOGE's cuts to the federal government are having a direct impact on defense and education companies. Our analyst has some names to avoid, and some to consider ahead of more potential layoffs.
Plus, Pokemon GO gets a new owner as Niantic sells it to Scopely. Roomba maker iRobot doubts its ability to continue operations. And Silicon Valley company D-Wave says it hit a milestone in quantum computing. Shara Tibken hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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BD8 Capital Partners CEO Barbara Doran and Truist Wealth Co-CIO Keith Lerner break down the latest market moves. Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen joins to discuss earnings and AI innovation. Intel names Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO; industry analyst Patrick Moorhead breaks down what it means. Niles Investment Management Founder Dan Niles weighs in on market volatility and the tech sector. Box CEO Aaron Levie on AI developments and the future of enterprise software. Plus, Wellington Management Fixed Income Portfolio Manager Brij Khurana on market trends and fixed income opportunities.