The Deal Factory

By Jeff Harkness

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The Deal Factory, powered by 3PG Advisors, brings practical insights from the front lines of mergers & acquisitions, scaling, and exit strategies in the skilled trades and service industries. Hosted by Jeff Harkness, each episode cuts through the jargon and translates complex deal-making into real-world lessons for business owners. With 30 years of experience helping companies create transformational wealth, Jeff and his guests share stories, strategies, and leadership insights to help you scale smarter, build stronger, and exit bigger. This is your seat at the deal table.

Episode Date
Inside Private Equity: How Plexus Capital Builds Winning Companies
Jul 29, 2026
How Serious Operators Build Value After Partnering with Private Equity
Jul 14, 2026
Building a $220M Landscaping Business with Private Equity
Jul 01, 2026
The Talent Advantage: Why Some Companies Keep Winning
Jun 16, 2026
The YardMaster Landscape & Big Lakes Lawncare Merger Story: Why We Chose A Private Equity Partner
Jun 02, 2026
The Deal Isn’t Done at Closing | Real Talk with Ed Bates
May 19, 2026
Don’t make these Contractor marketing mistakes
May 05, 2026
Why Most Service Businesses Are Leaving MILLIONS on the Table
Apr 21, 2026
The Biggest Mistake Founders Make Before Selling Their Business
Apr 02, 2026
Why Smart Owners Share Equity
Mar 17, 2026
From Zero to $9M in Landscaping
Mar 03, 2026
Technology is Reshaping Landscaping
Feb 17, 2026
The HR Problems You Don’t Know You Have (Until It’s Too Late)
Feb 03, 2026
Are You Happy After the Millions? Why Money with Scale Alone Never Wins
Jan 22, 2026
From a Small Lawn Trailer to $60M: How APHIX Scaled with the Right Partners
Jan 06, 2026
Deal Killers Exposed: Speaking Entrepreneur, Navigating Diligence, Fixing Integration
Dec 16, 2025
A Billion-Dollar Vision in Landscaping?
Dec 02, 2025
What Kills Deals (and How to Fix It)
Nov 18, 2025
Standard Deal Documents Every Buyer Needs Before Closing a Transaction
Nov 04, 2025
Inside the Deal: What It’s Really Like to Sell Your Tree Company
Oct 21, 2025