The ins and outs of how to buy a business, where to start, how to decide what to buy, and everything in between.
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Buying a business is a blend of process, timing, and luck. A few times a week Ryan Condie shares the deals he's looking at in a short form podcast. Listen in on updates from investors and bankers. Whether you're buying a business to own and operate or building up your passive income, you'll learn what to focus on and what to avoid during acquisition.
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Foreman Law presents the How To Buy And Sell a Business Podcast with hosts Sam Foreman, Business Attorney at Foreman Law, and Jacob Wayman, owner of Orange Theory Fitness in Wichita, Kansas. The goal of the podcast is to educate, equip, and empower you to have a successful deal process whether you are buying or selling a business, or simply want to learn more about what that process is like. Legal topics discussed on this podcast are for general purpose information only. No client attorney r ...
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Learn everything you need to know about buying and selling a business from High-Performing SBA Lender, Jared Johnson, who specializes in business acquisitions. Jared interviews industry experts on both the buying and selling side to provide insights into the buying and selling process. Experts include brokers, attorneys, escrow officers, and seekers. You'll also hear from actual buyers and sellers about their experiences before and after the process. If you're a buyer or a seller or thinking ...
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Welcome to How2Exit, the premier podcast for entrepreneurs, advisors, and everyone in between who wants to dive deep into the world of buying, growing, and selling small businesses valued below $20 million. Our mission is to equip you with the insights and strategies you need to succeed in the small business M&A space. Join us as we talk to the best in the industry and explore the full process of buying, growing, and selling businesses. You'll gain invaluable knowledge from interviews with s ...
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Real World Lessons In Buying Your First Business In this episode, Jake and Sam talk with seasoned entrepreneur Stephen Owens.In this episode, Stephen brings a wealth of experience in mergers and acquisitions, sharing:How to navigate deal structures and stakeholder alignment and lessons learned from past transactions that succeeded — and where other…
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Digital Asset Transfer, AI Ownership, and Cleaning Up Your Tech Stack with Paige Wiese
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33:18Jared Johnson sits down with Paige Wiese, founder of Tree Ring Digital, a 16-year full-service digital marketing and web agency, to unpack the part of buying or selling a business that almost nobody plans for: digital asset transfer. Paige explains why domains, hosting, email, social accounts, analytics, third-party tools, brand files, and even AI/…
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Learning to Lead: Insights from a First-Time Business Owner
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55:28Learning to Lead: Insights from a First-Time Business Owner Tune in for real value in this episode as Sam Foreman and Jacob Wayman chat with Ashley Comeau. Find out what it was really like for Ashely buying a business with no prior ownership experience. She talks about why she and her husband chose to purchase an existing business instead of starti…
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Mini - Episode - 6 min. Timidity is one of the worst sins. No one will follow you or believe you in. Make a bold bet now. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuation…
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Niche Wins: Broker Relationships, Working Capital Reality, and Operating a Legacy Window Restoration Business with Tahir Zaman Hussain and Neilab Rahimzada | Ep. 56
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40:31Jared Johnson sits down with husband and wife operators Tahir Zaman Hussain and Neilab Rahimzada to unpack an 18-month search that started in London and New York, survived a failed first deal, and ended with the acquisition of a hyper niche window restoration company with decades of brand equity. They explain why calling brokers directly beat scrol…
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Part 6: Closing the Deal, Financing and Next Steps
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14:41Seller Financing All Cash Using a Loan **Most use a combination of all 3. Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Nov 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].…
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Part 5: Entry-Level Deep Dive into Due Diligence
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17:25Entry-Level Deep Dive into Due Diligence - I cover a lot here. Financial Employee Admin / Business Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Nov 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I…
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Building Better Deals: Adam Markley on Supporting Searchers, Seller Dynamics, Post-Close Support, and the Importance of Site Visits | Ep. 55
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39:57Jared Johnson sits down with investor and operator Adam Markley to trace a winding path from nearly failing out of college to building and backing small businesses. Adam shares how a pivot into accounting and finance opened doors to hands-on work with small companies, a corporate run standing up deal-driven divisions, and ultimately his own acquisi…
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Partners in the Process: Sushant Bharadwaj on Building Trust, Strength in Networks, and E-Commerce Acquisitions | Ep. 54
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49:01First-time buyers often worry about what they do not know, but success comes from focusing on fundamentals and building strong relationships. In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with Sushant Bharadwaj, a former technology consultant who transitioned into entrepreneurship by acquiring two e-commerce businesses. …
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Part 4- How to NOT lose time on every CIM - Conducting Preliminary Due Diligence
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17:48Here is the 2-min "Sniff Test" on how you can avoid going after the wrong deals for you. It will eventually get to the point where it can be done in a few seconds but start out going deep into about 20-30 business summaries (CIMs) to get a handle on things. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.…
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Part 3 - How to Find a Business For Sale (and Not for Sale)
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17:48We're on to sourcing. People who fall off the search train end up at Dell. Here are 6 ways you can search creatively for a business to buy. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A gu…
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Unlocking Exit Value: Why 3 Years of Prep Pays Off
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1:04:33Unlocking Exit Value: Why 3 Years of Prep Pays Off In this high-value episode, Sam Foreman and Jacob Wayman are joined by Sean Kennedy of Adams Brown for an in-depth discussion on how sellers can unlock hidden value in their businesses years before a sale. Sean shares actionable strategies on de-risking, financial preparation, business transferabil…
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Smart Employee Relationships During An Acquisition
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10:41See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.Av Soundville
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Owning the Outcome: Jacob Hall on ETA, SBA Rules, and Operator Success | Ep. 53
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48:29Closing on a business is only the beginning. Success depends on how you manage the first years of ownership, the capital you bring to the table, and the partners you choose. In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with Jacob Hall, Founder and Managing Partner of Kando Capital, about the realities of Entrepreneurshi…
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Part 2 - Narrowing Down Your Criteria - How to Buy Your First Business Series
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17:33The most important part of the business acquisition search....what are you looking for (specific) and why!? SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractio…
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The Importance of a Detailed Post-Acquisition Review
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Don’t Kill the Deal: Smart Tips for Sellers
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49:54Don’t Kill the Deal: Smart Tips for Sellers In this episode of How to Buy and Sell a Business Successfully, host Sam Foreman teams up with co-host Jacob Weman to chat with Neil Miller, M&A attorney at QC Rock in Kansas City. Together, they delve into the critical importance of assembling the right deal team, the often-missed value creation opportun…
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Legal Documents to Ensure a smooth hand off
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Concrete Lessons: Munashe Makava on Family, ETA, and Building Businesses | Ep. 52
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1:04:33At the heart of entrepreneurship is the responsibility to create value. Not just for yourself, but for employees, customers, and the community. In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson sits down with Munashe Makava, an NYU MBA graduate who began his career at Deloitte and Goldman Sachs before stepping into entrepreneurshi…
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Part 1 - How to Buy Your First Business Series
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20:26Episode 1: Buying a Business 101 - Introduction to the concept of buying a business - Benefits of acquisition versus starting from scratch. - Common myths and misconceptions. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inz…
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Add-On Acquisitions with SBA with No Money Down
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32:58Ryan Price went down the Traditional Search Fund ETA path and realized after a year that it wasn't the right fit. He pivoted, went off on his own and bought an adjacent business through an SBA loan with no money down. Yes, it does happen. :). Podcast Nuggies: Ryan Price's path from e-comm sales to acquisitions Lessons from leaving a search fund acc…
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Navigation Legal and Regulatory Requirements For Acquiring a Business
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From Startup to Acquisition: Sathya Ramanathan on Selling, Buying, and Growing a Business | Ep. 51
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44:46What’s the difference between starting a business from scratch and buying an existing one? In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with Sathya Ramanathan, a former tech founder who grew and exited a software company before acquiring a light construction equipment dealership in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Sathya sha…
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Why Last-Minute Planning Kills Business Value (and How to Avoid It)
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1:05:06In this insightful episode, M&A attorney Pat Linden joins hosts Sam Foreman and Jacob Wayman to uncover how early preparation, deal structuring, and assembling the right team can dramatically impact outcomes in business sales. Pat pulls back the curtain on common seller misconceptions, the dangers of treating legal and financial advisory as commodi…
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Deal Dives! - Dental Office, Marketing Agency, FBA Pet Brand
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16:043 Listings. 2 listed by brokers. 1 listed by the owner. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.…
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Who Should Buy a Business? David Barnett on Picking the Right Deal and Becoming an Operator | Ep. 50
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49:42What kind of person should actually buy a business, and who should not? In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with David Barnett, former business broker, author, and small business advisor, about what buyers need to know before stepping into business ownership. They cover who should and shouldn’t buy a small busi…
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Buyer Risk After Doing Over 500 SBA Valuations in a Year with Ryan Hutchins
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20:48We dive into the risks for both the buyer and seller here. THIS episode started out as a personal conversation that turned into something we needed to record publicly. Ryan is fantastic. You'll love this episode. Even the best experts make mistakes. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies Check ou…
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E288: Les Csorba Reveals the Real Reason Most Leaders Don’t Last
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53:20About the Guest: Les Csorba is a partner at Heidrick & Struggles, specializing in CEO and board succession, primarily in the energy sector. With roots in the first Bush administration’s Presidential Personnel Office, Les has spent 30+ years advising leaders. His new book Aware: The Power of Seeing Yourself Clearly dives deep into the science and pr…
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Crafting a Compelling and Complete Business Plan
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Most Common Problem After Talking over 500 Searchers - Narrowing Down Your Search Criteria
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15:09This is how you save time. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-busines…
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E287: Building a Business Without Owning It | Strategic M&A, Turnaround Risks & Exit Planning
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1:10:32Watch Here: https://youtu.be/n8w08TJMPdI About the Guest: Fadi Malouf is a strategic buyer, advisor, and capital partner focused on buying, growing, and exiting companies with scale potential. His career began in the fitness and wellness space before shifting into software, tech, and eventually structured M&A. Now the founder of FM Capital and FM A…
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Scaling, Exiting, and Paying it Forward: John Wadsworth’s M&A Playbook
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50:03In this episode, seasoned business owner and advisor John Wadsworth shares how he built, scaled, and exited his company through an ESOP, turning lessons from a decades-long entrepreneurial journey into a mission to help others do the same. Joined by hosts Sam Foreman and Jacob Wayman, John offers powerful advice on leadership, transition planning, …
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From Venture Dreams to Business Ownership: How Today’s Founders Are Rethinking the Path to Wealth | Ep. 49
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53:08In this episode, Jared Johnson sits down with Nadav Ben-Chanoch, a former tech operator turned small business acquirer, to unpack why more founders are skipping startups and choosing to buy real businesses instead. Nadav shares how his experience in Silicon Valley shaped his approach to deal-making, why he walked away from the traditional venture p…
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing an LOI
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12:47I'm gonna scare you in this episode. Am I solving for freedom or just running from something? Do I understand how this business actually makes money? Can I survive the worst-case scenario? What will break in my life if I say yes? Do I know what success looks like in 12 months? And will I still want it then? SMBs are the biggest target for cyber att…
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In this episode Sam Foreman interviews Tyler Fee from Fee Insurance Group to explore the often-overlooked but essential role insurance plays in the M&A process. Tyler discusses key topics such as the importance of tail policies, the risks of last-minute insurance planning, and how hidden coverage gaps or past claims can impact a deal’s final valuat…
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The Importance Of Doing Your Due Diligence
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Scaling With Heart: How a Pet Industry CEO Built Purpose, Profit & 200+ Franchise Locations | Ep. 48
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39:54In this episode, Jared Johnson sits down with Michael Seitz, CEO & Chairman of EarthWise Pet, for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, franchising, M&A strategy, and what it really takes to build and scale a brand in a mission-driven industry. Michael shares how growing up in a family business shaped his values, how almost becoming a de…
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Deal 1 - SBA Pre-Qualified: 12-Year-Old SaaS Payment Platform | $186K MRR | Owner Works Minimal Hours https://quietlight.com/listings/16590131/ Deal 2 - High-Growth Travel Brand | $40M+ Sales | Patented Products https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/high-growth-travel-brand-40m-sales-patented-products/2372419/ Deal 3 - Multiple Rev Stream…
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E286: Deals Don’t Fail on Paper—They Fail in People
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58:49Watch Here: https://youtu.be/xEx9d94kzI0 About the Guest: David Miller is a seasoned dealmaker with an unusually diverse portfolio. From growing a finance firm in the depths of the 2008 crisis to diving headfirst into cannabis cultivation, clean energy, and even competitive fashion, Miller blends strategy with heart. He’s a global speaker, EO membe…
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Serial for Breakfast: Managing Growth and Acquisitions With Multiple Businesses
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48:32In this episode, Samuel McVay, a serial entrepreneur, shares his journey of starting and managing over 14 businesses since 2012. Samuel discusses with Jacob Wayman and Sam Foreman the ups and downs of business growth, highlighting the challenges of scaling too quickly and the importance of finding the right partners with deep expertise. He emphasiz…
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