Podcast Episodes

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 6 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 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Practical Takeaways From A Seasoned Lender To Smaller Firms

Not only is Zach Duprey a highly experienced commercial lender to those seeking to acquire a small business but, in helping to create a national market for these loans, he has been instrumental in dr…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago

The Acquisition of a Remarkable Recurring Revenue Business

After a brokered search, Jenn Braus became CEO at Systems Design West, a company that provides customized ambulance billing, emergency medical services billing, and accounting services to fire and re…

Published on 7 months ago

Finding One's Way To ETA

In May of 2021, after a self-funded search, Nick Vandam became CEO of MCI, a telecommunications infrastructure company based in St. Paul, Minnesota. In this episode, he shares his distinct journey, i…

Published on 7 months, 1 week ago

Where Are They Now? A Conversation with Geoff Duckworth

Starting in early February, we’ll begin releasing new episodes of Think Big, Buy Small, season two. Rick and Royce are looking forward to sharing some fantastic conversations with you! Ahead of these…

Published on 7 months, 3 weeks ago

Listeners’ Questions, Rick and Royce's Answers

Throughout the first season, Rick and Royce have asked listeners to reach out to them with any queries they may have related to entrepreneurship through acquisition. Now, in the final episode of Seas…

Published on 1 year ago

From Misfortune To Great Fortune

Despite growing up in unstable and challenging circumstances, Jerod Pierce changed the trajectory of his life by embracing educational opportunities, which helped him to thrive in a series of good jo…

Published on 1 year ago

A Seller and Business Broker’s Perspectives

In discussions of the entrepreneurship through acquisition journey, our attention is often drawn to the experiences of the searchers, those looking to acquire an enduringly profitable small business.…

Published on 1 year ago

An Acquisition Entrepreneur’s First Months As CEO

In February of 2024, after a self-funded search, Nick Wheeler took the helm at NSCA & Tra-Cal, an enduringly profitable small business that’s been serving the electronics, manufacturing, and telecom …

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago