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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 8 months, 3 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 9 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 9 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 9 months, 2 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months 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, 2 months ago
Searching Where Few Have Searched Before
After years spent studying and working in the United States, Alexander Wallace recently returned to his native New Zealand to launch a self-funded search for an enduringly profitable small business t…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
The Fantastic Economics of SBA Loans
The Small Business Administration (SBA) loan program offers acquisition entrepreneurs an incredible opportunity to buy a company with little equity, and on very advantageous terms. Heather Endresen h…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago