The M and A Guy
By Brian T. Franco
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Welcome to "The M&A Guy"—the podcast where we break down the world of mergers, acquisitions, and business growth. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to level up, this is your backstage pass to the strategies and insights that drive deals and build wealth.
No fluff, no overcomplicated explanations—just real talk about making smart moves, finding capital, and shaping the future you want. Tune in to "The M&A Guy" for tips, stories, and advice to take control of your business journey and make big things happen.
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Mike Pring & Brian Franco: Investing for the Future
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Jun 01, 2026 |
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Brad Lea (Lightspeed VT and Dropping Bombs podcast) & Brian Franco | Why Some Businesses Scale — And Others Die...
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May 25, 2026 |
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Deal Closure: Heritage Construction Announcement
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May 22, 2026 |
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Deal Closure: Haltom Engineering Announcement
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May 22, 2026 |
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Howard & Sons Closing Announcement (Re-Upload)
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May 22, 2026 |
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Bedros Keuilian & Brian Franco | Building Businesses Investors Fight to Buy
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May 18, 2026 |
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Selling Changes Everything | Brian Franco & Michael Ashley Schulman of Cerity Partners on Life After Exit
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May 12, 2026 |
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Investor Testimonial: Scaling Roofing Businesses w/ Azad Naim (Allied Roofing Partners)
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May 04, 2026 |
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Building an Attractive Business w/ Nate Collins
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Apr 27, 2026 |
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Building a Healthcare Business w/ Anthony DeSena
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Apr 20, 2026 |
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Mastering Exit Strategies w/ Evan List
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Apr 14, 2026 |
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Build a Company Investors Can't Ignore w/ Stanislav Zinkov
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Apr 06, 2026 |
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How to Attract Private Equity - Cam Bawden
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Mar 30, 2026 |
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Be Authentic. Build an Empire w/ Michael G. Dash
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Mar 23, 2026 |
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The Importance of Financial Credibility w/ Domenic Segalla
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Mar 16, 2026 |
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Mastering M&A: Insights w/ Joe Francisco
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Mar 09, 2026 |
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Inevitable Exit: Special EP #100
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Mar 02, 2026 |
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Mysteries of Private Equity w/ Trav Bowen
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Feb 23, 2026 |
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Legacy Planning & Estate Management w/ Leyla Briggs (Private Wealth Law Group)
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Feb 16, 2026 |
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What Business Partners Bring to the Table w/ Carter Looney
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Feb 09, 2026 |
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The Highs and Lows of Selling a Company w/ Jeanne Cummings
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Feb 04, 2026 |
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Meritage Investor Testimony: Christian Malek with Novastone
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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Meritage Client Testimony: Lance Fair with Horizon Underground
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Jan 19, 2026 |
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Culture as a Valuation Multiplier w/ Julian Guderley
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Jan 12, 2026 |
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The Psychology Behind M&A Transactions w/ Thor Legvold
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Dec 16, 2025 |
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Unlocking the Secrets of Private Capital Markets w/ Mick Denner
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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Avoiding Costly Financial Mistakes in Business w/ Jason Regehr
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Oct 07, 2025 |
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Selling Your Business - Miguel Delgado & Brian Franco: SPECIAL EPISODE
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Aug 19, 2025 |
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The Hidden Costs w/ Brian Suddarth
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Prescence is Power w/ Vince Covino of Warrior Sage
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Jul 29, 2025 |
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Unlocking M&A Potential w/ Greg Lehr
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Jul 22, 2025 |
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"Aligning power, heart, and wisdom in leadership." w/ Satyen Raja
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Jul 15, 2025 |
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Pilot to President: Navigating Leadership w/ Dave Rosenberg
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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Navigating Leadership w/ John Pringle
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Jul 01, 2025 |
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The Future of Healthcare w/ Byron Wade
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Investor Testimonial with Alex Sinunu - FBA Engineering Pt. 2
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Jun 10, 2025 |
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Investor Testimonial with Alex Sinunu - FBA Engineering Pt. 1
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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Capital in Healthcare Growth w/ Danny Demetrops
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May 20, 2025 |
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The Deal Killer: Fear & Attachment w/ Denise Logan (Pt. 2)
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May 13, 2025 |
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Unprocessed Emotions Kill Deals w/ Denise Logan
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May 06, 2025 |
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Rise of the Independent Investor w/ Dan Lee
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Apr 29, 2025 |
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The American Dream w/ Stephen Martinez
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Scaling with Purpose w/ Darin Anderson of Salas O'Brien
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Apr 15, 2025 |
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Scaling Trust & Culture before Profit w/ Steven Sedory
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Testimonial: Brody Allen Exteriors & Bertram Capital Deal Closure
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Scrubs & Strategy: Healthcare Innovations w/ Haley Schwartz
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Mar 25, 2025 |
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NextGen Family Business w/ Allen Esrock (pt. 2)
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Mar 18, 2025 |
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Meritage Closing - Brody Allen Exteriors
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Mar 12, 2025 |
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NextGen Succession Planning w/ Allen Esrock
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Mar 04, 2025 |
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Cory's Journey: Transforming Home Services
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Feb 25, 2025 |
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The Secret to Healthcare M&A w/ Bradley Bostic
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Growth Journey w/ Sandeep
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Feb 11, 2025 |
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Insights from an Industry Insider w/ Matthew Barrett
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Feb 04, 2025 |
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Unlocking Capital for Business Growth w/ Ryan Scully
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Jan 21, 2025 |
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Understanding Recent Legal Changes in California w/ Dustin Nichols
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Jan 07, 2025 |
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Go-to-Market the Right Way w/ Tim Hillison
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Dec 17, 2024 |
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The Evolution of Health Tech w/ Amie Teske
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Dec 10, 2024 |
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The Roofing Revolution in M&A w/ Daniel Robosky
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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The Power of Operational Efficiency w/ Daniel Robosky
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Nov 19, 2024 |
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Unlocking the Secrets of Business Credit w/ Bob Honadle
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Nov 12, 2024 |
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Lead God’s Playbook: Fueling Small Biz with FinTech Power
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Nov 05, 2024 |
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Built to Cash Out: The Secret to Million-Dollar Exits w/ David Gilliland
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Oct 29, 2024 |
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Shielding Your Wealth: Power and Asset Protection with Dustin Nichols
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Oct 22, 2024 |
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High-Stakes M&A: Power Moves and the Secret to the Perfect Deal w/ Andy Jones
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Oct 15, 2024 |
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Empire Builder: Debbie Kaye on Bold Moves, Big Wins, and Leading with Power
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Oct 08, 2024 |
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Special One-Year Anniversary Episode: The Secret to Early-Stage Capital Success w/ Ian Kelly-Thomas
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Oct 01, 2024 |
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Buy, Build, and Conquer: The Power of Business Acquisitions with Walker Deibel
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Sep 24, 2024 |
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"Healthcare Investments and Private Equity: Navigating Challenges and Trends" w/ Rebecca Springer
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Sep 17, 2024 |
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"Shifting Strategies in Private Equity: Trends, Tax Law Impacts, and Opportunities w/ Andy Jones"
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Sep 10, 2024 |
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Preparing for a Capital Event: Selling or Transacting Internally
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Sep 03, 2024 |
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"Preparing Your Business for a Successful Exit: Insights from a Chief Exit Officer"
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Aug 27, 2024 |
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Mastering Perception: The Power of Strategic Communication
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Aug 20, 2024 |
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"Master Crowdfunding: Insights & Strategies w/ Bruce Virga of Title3Funds"
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Aug 13, 2024 |
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Exit Ready: Preparing Your Company for a Lucrative Exit Strategy (Part 2)
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Aug 06, 2024 |
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Exit Ready: Preparing Your Company for a Lucrative Exit Strategy (Part 1)
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Jul 30, 2024 |
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The Human Element in Sales: Creating Meaningful Connections with Denise Murtha Bachmann
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Jul 23, 2024 |
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Mastering Transaction Readiness: Essential Strategies for Founders with Michelle Generaux
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Jul 16, 2024 |
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Navigating the Capital Markets with Expert Insights from Mick Denner
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Jul 09, 2024 |
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Data-Driven Exits: Preparing Your Company for Liquidity Events and Capital Readiness with Tim Teen
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Exit Strategy Success: Leveraging Fractional COOs with Parham Mirshahpanah
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Jun 25, 2024 |
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Evolution of the Family Office - Why It’s a Good Alternative to Venture Capital with Danielle Patterson - PART 2
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Jun 18, 2024 |
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Evolution of the Family Office - Why It’s a Good Alternative to Venture Capital with Danielle Patterson - PART 1
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Jun 11, 2024 |
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The Importance of Hiring the Right People with Fletcher Wimbush
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May 28, 2024 |
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Confessions of a Private Equity Buyer with Adam Coffey
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May 24, 2024 |
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Deal Announcement - Howard & Sons Closing (Meritage)
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May 23, 2024 |
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Pacific Cornerstone Architects' Journey with Meritage Partners with Tim Schulze
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May 15, 2024 |
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Understanding the Impact of Company Culture on Business Success with Rick Girard
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May 07, 2024 |
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Transforming Enterprise Value Through Professionalized Financial Functions with Francois Moller
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Apr 30, 2024 |
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The Entrepreneur's Endgame: Passion, Profit, and Happiness with Nick Leighton
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Apr 23, 2024 |
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Emerging Technologies & Investor Confidence with Sandeep Davankar
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Apr 16, 2024 |
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Scaling Strategies: Investing in Employees and Exponential Growth with Tony Disilvestro
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Apr 09, 2024 |
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Buyouts: Independent Sponsors & Funding with Bruce Lipian
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Apr 02, 2024 |
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Scalable Foundations for Attractive Valuations with Guy Cassidy
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Mar 26, 2024 |
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Part III: Enhance - Increase enterprise value by being best-in-class and transaction ready
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Mar 19, 2024 |
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Part II: ARCHITECT - Made To Exit With The End In Mind
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Mar 12, 2024 |
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Part I: MEASURE - What Gets Measured Gets Multiplied
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Mar 05, 2024 |
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Pursing and Defining True Wealth with Daryl Lyons
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Feb 27, 2024 |
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Discovering Venture Studios with Alex Minicucci
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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What Get's Measured, Get's Multiplied" with Rob Crecak
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Feb 13, 2024 |
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Visualizing the Sale with Dan Stevens
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Feb 06, 2024 |
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Personal Interview of Host Brian T. Franco
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Jan 30, 2024 |
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Financial Health Check: Assessing Your Company's Viability
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Jan 23, 2024 |
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Enhancing Valuation: Project Management Implementation
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Jan 16, 2024 |
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The Barrett Model: Company Culture and its Impact on Business Valuation
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Jan 12, 2024 |
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Maximizing M&A Success: How to Implement Legal and Financial Strategies
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Jan 09, 2024 |
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Maximizing Your Income to Build Your Outcome
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Jan 02, 2024 |
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Understanding the Challenges of Securing Larger Capital
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Dec 19, 2023 |
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Networking Capital Calculations - What is it? & what is it?
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Dec 12, 2023 |
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Deferred Sales Trust - Tax Advantages & Considerations
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Dec 05, 2023 |
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Unlocking the 5 C`s of Credit for Financial Success with Mariya Pylypiv
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Nov 28, 2023 |
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From 10 Million to 30 Million: Strategies for Company Value Growth with Nick Long
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Nov 21, 2023 |
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Company Preparedness for Transactions: Key Considerations with George Blanco
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Nov 14, 2023 |
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Success Stories: Entrepreneurs Who Mastered Private Capital with Russ Perry
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Nov 07, 2023 |
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Navigating the Financing Maze: From Needs to Choices with Mariya Pylypiv
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Oct 31, 2023 |
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Finding the Right Partners to Turbocharge Your Business Growth
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Oct 24, 2023 |
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Dealing with Professional Debt or Equity Investors: What You Need to Know
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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Demystifying the World of Private Capital for Entrepreneurs
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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The Importance of Having an Exit Strategy: Why 83% of Entrepreneurs Don't Plan Ahead
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Oct 10, 2023 |
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Coming Soon
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Oct 03, 2023 |