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Scaled a Business to $30M After a Brutal First Deal | Joe Van Deman
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
He went from working at Google to driving trucks at 3AM after a brutal first acquisition—then turned those hard lessons into a business that scaled ...
100 Days to Unlock Millions? How Sale-Leasebacks Work | Tyrell McGee
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most investors leave millions locked inside their deals because they don’t understand how to turn real estate into usable capital through sale-lease...
Infinite Banking for Business Buyers with Erica Neal
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Erica Neal, an infinite banking practitioner, re...
Why Most Business Deals Fall Apart | Drew Eckman
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Drew Eckman, founder of SMB Loan Support. Drew sh...
Stop Wasting Time Searching for Deals with Liz Macrae
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Liz MacRae, co-founder of Village Wealth, a deal ...
Independent Sponsor Deals: Structure, Capital, and Risk with Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa unpack one of the biggest topics in the acquisition world right now:...
Franchising as a Wealth Engine with Jeff Dudan
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Jeff Dudan, CEO of HomeFront Brands, to break down why ...
How to Buy Online Businesses in 2026 with Blake Hutchison
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa, to explore the rapidly ...
She Bought a 60-Year-Old HR Firm: A Self-Funded Acquisition Story with Marci LaRouech
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Marci LaRouech, CEO and owner of CHR, to unpack...
Business Brokerage and SBA Loans with Clint Fiore
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Clint Fiore, Founder and CEO of Dealonomy, to bre...
How R&D Tax Credits Impact Acquisitions with Bob Stabell
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles sit down with Bob Stabell of Think Tax Strategies to discuss how...
Mastering Deals, Capital and People with Kevin Ramsier
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Kevin Ramsier, founder of Sier Capital, to unpack...
Bought a $450K Company - Grew It to $5M with Enrique Rodriguez
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles sit down with Enrique Rodriguez, owner of Mag General Power Solu...
What No One Tells You About Buying Manufacturing Businesses with Casey Minshew
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, the M&A Launchpad Podcast hosts, Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew, share the unfiltered story behind their acquisition of H&M P...
How to Build Wealth with Small Bets with Mandy McAllister
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with entrepreneur and investor Mandy McAllister to unp...
How $100M Sell-Side Deals Really Get Done with Patrick Galleher
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Galleher of Boxwood Partners breaks down how a professional $100M sell-side process works—prepping financials, running IOIs, conducting mana...
How Top Business Brokers Really Choose Buyers with Trent Lee
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Trent Lee, a multi-year IBBA Top Individual Deal ...
From Divorce Papers to a $1M Business Acquisition with Raj Kankaria
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew chat with Houston-based operator and Army veteran Raj Kankaria,...
Roll-ups, Earn Outs, and a 3-Year Exit with Josh Davis
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Josh Davis (JL Davis Enterprises) to unpack how h...
From Startup to Search Fund: Buying and Scaling a Digital Marketing Agency with Grant Hensel
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa sit down with Grant Hensel — a seasoned entrepreneur and acqu...
From Tech to Business Ownership: An Acquisition Journey with Anica John
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, host Casey Minshew talks with Anica John, who shares her inspiring path from the tech industry to ac...
Journey to Independent Sponsorship with Cory Sandrock
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, host Casey Minshew interviews Cory Sandrock, Managing Partner of Pareto & Company. Cory shares h...
Unlocking Capital with Sale Leasebacks with Bryan Huber
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew sits down with Bryan Huber, Partner at SAB Capital, to explore the intricacies of sale...
Digital Assets & Business Valuation with Paige Wiese
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew interviews Paige Wiese, founder and CEO of Tree Ring Digital, a Denver-based digital m...
From 13 Franchises to Freedom: Kristie Shifflette on Scaling & Exiting with Success
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome Kristie Shifflette, who shares her inspiring journey fr...
Building Exit-Ready Businesses with Jason Kruger
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles sit down with Jason Kruger, President at Signature Analytics (a ...
Why 80% of Businesses Fail to Sell | Exit Planning Tips with Adam Koos
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Adam Koos, founder of Elevate and Exit and Libert...
Six Acquisitions in Three Years with Ryan Sullivan
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Ben Suttles and Feras Moussa sit down with Ryan Sullivan, Co-Founder of North Park Group, to u...
Building Powerful Brand Stories & M&A Strategies with Mark Tarchetti
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Ben Suttles and Feras Moussa welcome special guest Mark Tarchetti, a veteran in the consumer p...
Deferred Sales Trust & Passive Income Strategies with Brett Swarts
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew are joined by Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Soluti...
Hard Lessons in Buying, Scaling, and Exiting with Carl Kleimann
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles are joined by Carl Kleimann, a proven entrepreneur with deep exp...
Inside SBA Lending: Strategies for Business Buyers with Matthias Smith
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Mathias Smith, founder of Pioneer Capital Advisor...
Navigating Business Transactions with John Martinka
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with John Martinka, a seasoned intermediary and adviso...
Empowering Women in M&A with Beki Darlin
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles sit down with Beki Darlin, President of WAEE and a trai...
From Lawyer to Entrepreneur: How to Build Wealth Through Small Businesses with Sam Rosati
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with entrepreneur, CPA, and attorney Sam Rosati to exp...
How One Acquisition Turned Into a 7-Figure Exit with Chris Edwards
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome guest Chris Edwards, founder of Sanitas Equity and a se...
How to Structure Smart M&A Deals in 2025 - Expert Legal Tips from John Koeppel
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, host Feras Moussa sits down with seasoned M&A attorney John Koeppel, Partner at Lippes Mathias, ...
What It’s Really Like to Buy and Run Small Businesses with Michael Heath
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew talk with Michael Heath—a three-time entrepreneur who has acq...
Avoiding Buyer Landmines: Quality of Earnings, SDE Pitfalls, and Buying Right with Elliot Holland
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this high-impact episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew are joined by Elliot Holland, founder of Guardian D...
Buy a Manufacturing Business and Use Real Estate to Supercharge Growth with Ryder Fyrwald
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Ryder Fyrwald, co-owner of a thriving label manuf...
From Family Office to Global Advisor: Stephen Marks' Guide to Smarter Acquisitions
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Stephen Marks, founder of Emmersion Capit...
Self-Funded vs. Independent Sponsor: Sean Smith Breaks Down the Real Numbers
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome Sean Smith, Managing Partner at Search Fund Ventures an...
From Marine Corps to Building a Scalable Business with Grit with Dominick Blue
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew are joined by Dominick Blue, a former Marine turned software en...
How to Build Wealth Through a HoldCo Strategy | Dustin Carreon on Buying Businesses That Last
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Dustin Carreon, founder of COI Holdings, for a po...
Buy and Grow a Small Business with Grit and Strategy with Jon Staenberg
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Jon Staenberg, a veteran investor and exp...
Funding Business Acquisition with Your Retirement Account with Jeremy Ames
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa on the M&A Launchpad Podcast as they welcome Jeremey Ames, Co-Founder and CEO of Guidant Financial. With...
Closing Sellers in an M&A Deal with Nate Pratt
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa on the M&A Launchpad Podcast as they sit down with Nate Pratt, CFA, Vice President of Corporate Developm...
Young Couple Builds Generational Wealth By Buying A Business With SBA Loan with Meredith and Michael Schlinkert
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Michael and Meredith Schlinkert, owners of BackgroundConnec...
How Independent Sponsors Buy & Scale Businesses Without a Fund with Bryan Rand
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Bryan Rand, CEO of Rand & Co Holdings, who delves into ...
Doubling Revenue in a Plumbing & HVAC Company Through Acquisition with JD Beck
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview JD Beck, a successful entrepreneur in the plumbing an...
Pioneering AI and Acquisitions with Rob Carpenter
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Rob Carpenter - an accomplished entrepreneur who got ...
From Property Management Startup to Acquiring a Service Business
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Brittney Orellano, who shares her inspirational journ...
SBA Lending Tips & Tricks from Expert Lender "SBA Ray"
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Ray Drew, known to many in the M&A space as “SB...
Secrets to Raising Capital with Dr. Thomas Powell
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa, of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, interview Dr. Thomas Powell, a serial entrepreneur and investor. ...
Buying & Growing a Power Washing Franchise with Nick Heye
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Nick Heye. Nick talks about his experie...
Acquire a Local Retail Garden Center with Rory Tyer
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Rory Tyer. This past year, Rory bought a ...
Military to First Acquisition with John Murphy
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest John Murphy. John shares his transition f...
Buying & Selling Digital Businesses with the CEO of Flippa
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Blake Hutchison, the CEO of Flippa. Blake...
Bootstrapping SaaS Company from $0 to $40M Exit with David Sinkinson
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest David Sinkinson. David and his brother Ch...
Roll-Up in the HVAC Industry with Jordan Hammond
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Jordan Hammond. Jordan shares his journey...
Ups & Downs of the CEO Life with Steve Divitkos
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Steve Divitkos, discussing the challenges...
Data Drives Businesses - How Ned MacPherson Capitalized on Strategic Insights
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa & Casey Minshew interview Ned MacPherson, who shares his compelling journey o...
Turning Around a 100+ Year Old Razor Company with Jens Grudno
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew interview Jens Grudno, delving into his journey from a finance ...
Insights into Sell-Side M&A Transactions with Richard Parker
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Richard Parker. We delve deep into the wo...
Verify Business Earnings in an M&A Transaction with Patrick O'Connell
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Patrick O'Connell. Today we are focusin...
Strategies to Grow and Adapt as an Entrepreneur with Matt Pohl
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Matt Pohl, Founder of The ReWild Group. M...
Tech to a Construction Acquisition with The Stone Man
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Alan Lockridge about his journey from tech consulting...
Sourcing to Closing an E-Commerce Acquisition in 9 Days with Bryan Dunn
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Bryan Dunn. Bryan talks about his journ...
Private Equity to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition with Niklas James
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Niklas James, who shares his journey from...
Doubling Revenue in 3 Years After an Accounting Business Acquisition with Chris Williams
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Chris Williams from System Six, delving i...
The Strategy Behind SBA and Private Credit Lending with Darren Palestine
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew & Feras Moussa sit down with Darren Palestine from Commercial Finance Partne...
Building, Managing, and Flipping Online Sites with Marc Andre
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Marc Andre, who transitioned from being a...
Using Data to Value your Business with Alexis Grant
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Alexis Grant, an entrepreneur with two su...
Journey from Tech to Acquiring her First Company with Tato Corcoran
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Tato Corcoran, an entrepreneur with a rea...
How to Buy & Grow SaaS Companies with Kevin McArdle
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Kevin McArdle, co-founder and CEO of Big ...
From Corporate to Catering Weddings: Navigating Entrepreneurship with Nick Patrick
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we welcomed Nick Patrick, the Managing Partner at Coda Capital, to discuss his journey from corporate America to purchasing his first...
"Think Bigger" with Glamping Innovator and Founder of Under Canvas - Sarah Dusek
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, we talk with Sarah Dusek, entrepreneur and author of Thinking Bigger. Sarah’s mission is to inspir...
Buy then Build with Walker Deibel
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa have their first in-person interview with Walker Deibel, author...
Homeless to 8 Figures - Grinding Your Way to Education and Acquisitions
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Bakari Akil, founder of Graves Hall Capit...
Evolving from a Single Acquisition to Tsetserra Growth Partners with Malcolm Peace
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa on the M&A Launchpad Podcast for a riveting discussion with Malcolm Peace, founder of Tsetserra Growth P...
From Starting a Digital Agency to Selling & Advising on M&A Transactions with Randy Woods
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Randy Woods shares the journey of founding and selling his tech company, Non-Linear, spanning two decades of growth aligned with the ...
Raising $800k in 5 Weeks For A Solo Acquisition with Kevin Bibelhausen
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa delve into Kevin Bibelhausen's journey from corporate life to e...
Growing & Exiting a Logistics Company Powered by EOS (Entrepreneur Operating System) with Jay B Sauceda
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa interview Jay B Sauceda to explore the journey of running a logistics business and ac...
Searching and Acquiring an Ice Cream Business with Shawn Allard
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, our guest Shawn Allard shares his recent experience acquiring Novel Ice Cream in Phoenix, AZ. Despite initial reservations about ente...
Serial Exits With Vimeo, College Humor, TeePublic, and More with Josh Abramson
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re honored to interview legendary American Entrepreneur Josh Abramson on today’s episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast. Josh Abramson is the...
How a Searcher Acquired his Green Energy Company with Chandler Reed
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Chandler Reed, the Owner and CEO of Get Green NOI, a prominent commercial green energy contrac...
M&A For Dummies Author and Investment Banker - Bill Snow
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we sit down with Bill Snow, a seasoned lower middle market M&A investment banker, to explore the intricate world of mergers and a...
Leaving Tech to Buy Two Businesses at Once with Mike Okhravi
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, we delve into the journey of Mike Okhravi, a first-time acquirer who courageously ventured into the ...
How Strong Leadership and Specialized Tech Led to a Successful Oil & Gas Business with Josh Anhalt
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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