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Acquiring Minds

by Will Smith
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  • Run It for 6 Months Before You Buy It

    October 29, 2026 · 1 hr 16 min

    Jeff Thompson took over an unprofitable elevator company as GM, with a pre-agreed right to buy it in pieces. Topics in Jeff’s interview: Why elevator companies attract private equityTurning operational chaos into repeatable…

  • Zero to One, Then 1 to 4 by Acquisition

    October 26, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

    Rahib Diwan started a short-term rental company, then bought another one 3x its size without having to use more cash. Topics in Rahib interview: From healthcare to short-term rentalsBuilding the business from scratchChoosing Nashville as…

  • Buying a 138-Year-Old Navy Bell Maker

    October 22, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

    Jon Hyatt was under LOI on a dental practice when a late-night Craigslist search turned up one he couldn't resist. Register for the webinar:  Structuring LOIs: Competitive Enough to Win, Bankable Enough to Close - TODAY!!…

  • Take Over the Business Before You Buy It

    October 19, 2026 · 1 hr 20 min

    Elias Youssef stepped into an unprofitable plumbing company as its GM, grew it 6x, then got an SBA loan to buy it. Register for the webinar:  Structuring LOIs: Competitive Enough to Win, Bankable Enough to Close - Thu, Oct 22…

  • Buying a 1-Product Business, Building It to a Big Exit

    October 15, 2026 · 2 hr 7 min

    Jay Boren bought a tiny grease tool business run out of a living room, then grew it into a brand with 250 products. Register for the webinar: The Small Things That Sink First-Year Owners - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/3VAOWiqTopics in Jay’s…

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  • Side Hustle Acquisition to $5m in Revenue

    October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

    Brendan Guerin was 21 when he and 3 friends bought a dog daycare on the side. Today: 6 Midwest locations. Register for the webinars:  Debt Financing Your Deal (SBA & Independent Sponsor) - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4rRpQaYThe Small…

  • The Roll-Up with No Investors & No Clock

    October 8, 2026 · 1 hr 42 min

    Tyler Hoffman has bought 4 telecom companies with no outside equity, and works 15 hours a week to get to $50m. Topics in Tyler’s interview: Lessons from being fired repeatedlyFinding and acquiring Metro WirelessFilling experience gaps with…

  • $33m Holdco: Teddy Bears to Insurance Claims

    October 5, 2026 · 1 hr 2 min

    Colin King and his 50/50 partner have paid themselves little since 2018, reinvesting profits back into their businesses.  Topics in Colin’s interview: Growing Circle City Capital’s business portfolioDon’t call them private equityWhy Colin…

  • The $150k Hiding in the Business He Bought

    October 1, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

    Patrick Dunphy acquired a low-seven-figure interpreter agency, then halved its collection times in year one. Topics in Patrick’s interview: From Army aviation to business ownershipWhy Patrick chose ownership over corporate successThree…

  • How to Buy a $2.1m Business Without the SBA

    September 28, 2026 · 1 hr 28 min

    Jack Rauch left politics for a niche Florida business no bank would finance. He's doubled revenue twice since. Register for the webinar:  Sizing an SBA Loan to the Cash Flow - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4hrFwgeTopics in Jack’s…

  • Buying a $7.3m Golf Course with No Money Down

    September 24, 2026 · 1 hr 30 min

    Kyle Holmes spent 8 years running Quail Ridge for its investor owners. Then they asked if he wanted to buy it. Register for the webinars: Protect the Business: How to Diligence Insurance Pre-Close - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4xvNj2ESizing…

  • Buying a $12.5m Contractor to Create 1,000 Jobs

    September 21, 2026 · 1 hr 31 min

    Manolo Diaz Corrada came home to Puerto Rico to build for decades and keep the wealth from leaving the island. Register for the webinars:  Working Capital: What Buyers Need to Know Before Closing - TOMORROW!! - https://b…

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About the show

Buying a business is an amazing path for many successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to buy a business from the entrepreneurs who have already done it. 2x per week: stories, insights, & valuable advice about acquisition entrepreneurship. Hosted by Will Smith, who is on his own path to acquire a business. Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquiringMinds Sign up for episode summaries at: https://acquiringminds.co