Podcast Episodes

Where Are They Now? A Conversation with Nick Wheeler

Last summer when, after a self-funded search, Nick Wheeler was only a few months into his new role as President at Tra-Cal, Rick and Royce had a chance to speak with him about his early experiences a…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Questions and Answers with Rick and Royce

At the end of each episode, Rick and Royce ask listeners to reach out with any questions they may have related to entrepreneurship through acquisition. In response, we’ve heard from people at all sta…

Published on 6 months, 2 weeks ago

A Successful Model for Roll-Ups in Automotive and Beyond

A few years ago, Logan Leslie began his search with the goal of rolling up smaller, same-industry enterprises under the umbrella of one company. Fast forward to today and Logan is CEO of Main Street …

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

The Journey and Impact of a Mission-Driven Searcher

In the last three years, Adriana Garcia Ceja graduated from Harvard Business School, became a mother and, after a funded search, acquired an aging life care management business called ElderTree. Many…

Published on 7 months ago

Learnings From a Former Searcher, Current Investor, and Industry Wise Man

Kent Weaver was an early participant in the world of search, completing a self-funded search that led to his acquisition of a healthcare company in 2002 and then, four years later, putting on his inv…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Acquiring Outdoor Recreation Programs as Co-CEOs and Spouses

Connor McCarthy and Caroline Matthews are not only a married couple and new parents, but they’re also funded searchers turned co-CEOs at Canyonlands Camps. The outdoor recreation industry is little e…

Published on 7 months, 2 weeks ago

The Acquisition, Transition, and Operation of a Technology Solutions Company in Texas

William Young became CEO of Aerowave Technologies in January of 2021. While he has no regrets about his pursuit of the ETA path, his journey to the company’s helm was a difficult one. His story is di…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Insights From a Recurring Investor in Self-Funded Searches

Sam Rosati is a former searcher turned active equity investor in self-funded searches and, given his experiences, an important focus of this conversation is on the evolution of the self-funded market…

Published on 8 months ago

The Purchase, Carve Out, and Transformation of a Remote Software Company

Betsy Harbison, CEO at Softrip, successfully completed a funded search in 2021. Her story, however, is rather unique in that the business she acquired is a remote, vertical software company that was …

Published on 8 months, 1 week ago

From W-2 Job, To Startup Life, To Acquisition Entrepreneurship

In May of 2024, after a self-funded search, Brian Seeling became CEO of PGM Service, a Florida-based company that focuses on maintenance, service, and repair of commercial food

equipment. His journey …

Published on 8 months, 2 weeks ago