Podcast Episodes

Surviving the First 90 Days: Mistakes & Lessons from Buying a Business | Ep. 34

Episode 34

Welcome back to another episode of the "Before You Buy or Sell a Business" podcast, host Jared Johnson engages in an insightful conversation with Jeanise Hatcher, a dynamic entrepreneur who transitio…

Published on 1 year, 3 months ago

The Power of Peer Groups: How Rand Larsen is Bringing the SMB Community Together | Ep. 33

Episode 33

Welcome back to another episode of the Before You Buy or Sell a Business podcast.

Recently, I sat down with Rand Larsen and he shared his journey from startup adventures to carving out a niche in the …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

From Mechanical Engineer to Entrepreneur: Derek Croft's Journey to Buying a Unique Business | Ep. 32

Episode 32

Welcome back to another episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business.

Today, I am happy to introduce a past borrower, Derek Croft, whose recent venture into business ownership presents a unique and fa…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Finding and Financing the Right Business Acquisition | Ep. 31

Episode 31

Welcome back to another episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business. Today, I talk with Erik Fike as he shares his experience of buying a business while still working in his current role.

He discuss…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Navigating Legal Considerations in Small Business M&A Deals | Ep. 30

Episode 30

In this episode, host Jared Johnson interviews Eric Pacifici, an attorney specializing in small and medium-sized business (SMB) mergers and acquisitions (M&A). 

Eric shares valuable insights and advic…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

From Tech to Trees: Tommy Speigner's into the Forestry Industry | Ep. 29

Episode 29

In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, host Jared Johnson welcomes back Tommy Speigner to share his journey and lessons learned from acquiring a business in an industry he had never ex…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Innovation and Adaptation: Thriving in the Entrepreneurial World

Episode 28

In this episode of, host Jared Johnson interviews Daniel Cox, a serial entrepreneur who recently purchased a restaurant.

Daniel shares his background and journey from construction to law enforcement …

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

From Searcher to Seller: Lessons Learned in the Acquisition Process | Ep 27 | Before You Buy or Sell

Episode 27

In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, host Jared Johnson interviews August Felker, an entrepreneur with experience in buying and selling businesses, particularly insurance brokerages.…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago

The Truth About Business Valuation: Debunking Common Myths and Misconceptions | Ep. 26

Episode 26

In this episode, Jared Johnson interviews Ryan Hutchins, the founder of Peak Business Valuations. They discuss Ryan's background and journey into the world of business valuation, as well as the servi…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago

Jesse Carlson’s Journey to Buying a “Recession-Proof Business” | Ep. 25

Episode 25

In this episode, host Jared Johnson interviews Jesse Carlson, the owner of a FedEx business. Jesse shares his journey from working in the entertainment industry to becoming a business owner.

He discu…

Published on 1 year, 7 months ago