Episodes

Many people think that once you buy a business, you’re set for life. But the reality is, there’s a lot of hard work that comes before you can reap the rewards. In this episode, Gabrielle Rubenstein takes us through her first ...

Selling your business to a new buyer isn’t the only way to exit. What if you could transition ownership to your employees, rewarding their hard work while securing your legacy? In this episode, Chris Fredericks , CEO at Empow...

There’s a common belief that selling a business is the ultimate jackpot—a one-time windfall that guarantees wealth and success. But is that the reality? David C. Barnett , Business Valuation Specialist at Advantage Liquidity ...

The small business market is stabilizing, but the story beneath the surface is complex. In this episode, host Ed Mysogland breaks down the Q1 2026 data from BizBuySell and DealStats, revealing trends in transaction volumes, v...

Being a hands-on business owner is not the humble brag you think it is. To buyers, it signals a red flag: decisions bottlenecked at the owner, undocumented processes, fragile customer relationships, and a business that strugg...

A successful corporate executive leaves his high-paying job to buy a business, only to face a disaster leading to lawsuits and financial turmoil. That painful experience taught Ted Leverette valuable lessons and set him on th...

Most buyers slow down in their sixties. But not . He’s out buying companies, doubling their value, and selling them again. As a partner at and CEO at , Gary brings decades of experience as a banker, entrepreneur, and operator. In this...

What really makes a business attractive to buyers? Buyers weigh more than just financials. They consider risk, operations, and whether the business can run without you. Colin King and Joe Van Deman , Principals at Circle City...

Latino-owned businesses are one of the fastest-growing segments of the U.S. economy, yet many owners still struggle when it’s time to sell or transition. Gaps in financial records, limited access to the right advisors, and th...

Owners fixate on the purchase price of their exit, but the bigger loss to long-term income can come from how Social Security is handled. Get it wrong, and you can quietly lose six figures. Thomas Drapala , Director of Strateg...

The majority of deal conversations focus on big cities and private equity groups, but small towns have businesses too. Many of these companies are facing transition challenges because the buyers and advisors they need aren’t ...

Entrepreneurship isn’t just for adults, and is proof that it’s never too early to start. Hunter is the Executive Director of , a fast-growing movement that helps students across Indiana build real businesses and learn through hands-on experience....

In a business appraisal, the numbers will always matter — but how they’re communicated can have just as much impact on value. Charlie Stanton , CFA and founder of Stanton Valuation Advisors , believes every valuation tells a ...

More entrepreneurs are turning to franchises, and it’s easy to see why. With proven systems, recognizable brands, and built-in support, franchises make both ownership and resale less risky. Alyssa Hernandez , Vice President o...

Managing a business is tough enough on its own. But add family dynamics in the mix, and things get even more challenging. As a strategic advisor at The Family Business Consulting Group , Amy Wirtz shares her expertise on navi...

You don't have to build your own business from scratch to be an entrepreneur. You can buy one instead. Della Kirkman , CPA and founder of Shift-N-Gears , is on a mission to help 10,000 women become business owners through acq...

Many business owners still feel trapped in the day-to-day because their companies rely too heavily on them. The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) changes that by helping leadership teams build structure and accountabilit...

Most owners think selling a business is only about numbers, but knows it’s more complicated than that. Known as the “Seller Whisperer,” Denise has helped hundreds of sellers navigate the complex emotions that can affect deals. It’s not...

Most professionals in the M&A space have been closing deals for decades. But being young doesn’t mean you can’t bring value to the table. , founder of , has built a reputation as one of the younger voices in the industry. He has helped...

Most buyers slow down in their sixties. But not . He’s out buying companies, doubling their value, and selling them again. As a partner at and CEO at , Gary brings decades of experience as a banker, entrepreneur, and operator. In this...

What really makes a business attractive to buyers? Buyers weigh more than just financials. They consider risk, operations, and whether the business can run without you. Colin King and Joe Van Deman , Principals at Circle City...

Most people think selling a business is just like selling a house. That’s where they’re wrong. , founder of , clarifies the misconceptions sellers have about brokers and the deal process. George explains how technology and AI are simplifying...

Selling your business doesn’t always deliver the financial security or fulfillment you expect. So what if there was another option? Jim Muehlhausen , founder of Half-Retire , has worked with thousands of owners facing this ex...

For years, we’ve been told that retiring business owners would flood the market with companies for sale. The truth is that most of them are holding on longer and for good reason. In this episode, Ed Mysogland shares market da...