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Hosted by Ronald P. Skelton · business · EN · 299 episodes
Welcome to How2Exit, the premier podcast for entrepreneurs, advisors, and everyone in between who wants to dive deep into the world of buying, growing, and selling small businesses valued below $20 million. Our mission is to equip you with the insights and strategies you need to succeed in the small business M&A space. Join us as we talk to the best in the industry and explore the full process of buying, growing, and selling businesses. You'll gain invaluable knowledge from interviews with successful entrepreneurs who have navigated the M&A journey and experts who offer their wisdom on sourcing deals, building rapport, conducting due diligence, closing transactions, integrating acquisitions, and preparing for a successful exit. We cover it all, so you can make informed decisions and take calculated risks. At How2Exit, we pride ourselves on providing an unmatched resource for those looking to thrive in the small business M&A world. Whether you're a seasoned entrepr
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Signup to Generate a PitchWelcome to How2Exit, the premier podcast for entrepreneurs, advisors, and everyone in between who wants to dive deep into the world of buying, growing, and selling small businesses valued below $20 million. Our mission is to equip you with the insights and strategies you need to succeed in the small business M&A space.
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses is hosted by Ronald P. Skelton. The show has published 299 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "E288: Les Csorba Reveals the Real Reason Most Leaders Don’t Last" (1 August 2025, 53 minutes), "E287: Building a Business Without Owning It | Strategic M&A, Turnaround Risks & Exit Planning" (25 July 2025, 71 minutes), and "E286: Deals Don’t Fail on Paper, They Fail in People" (27 June 2025, 59 minutes).
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 58 minutes across 299 episodes.
Booking probability for How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses requires a Pod Score of 86 or higher. How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses's contact route on record: verified email.
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Ronald P. Skelton hosts How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses, a business show with 299 episodes published.
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How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
About the Guest:<br />Les Csorba is a partner at Heidrick & Struggles, specializing in CEO and board succession, primarily in the energy sector. With roots in the first Bush administration’s Presidential Personnel...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/n8w08TJMPdI<br /><br />About the Guest: <br />Fadi Malouf is a strategic buyer, advisor, and capital partner focused on buying, growing, and exiting companies with scale potential. His...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here:</b> https://youtu.be/xEx9d94kzI0<br /><br /><b>About the Guest:</b><br />David Miller is a seasoned dealmaker with an unusually diverse portfolio. From growing a finance firm in the depths of the 2008...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch here:</b> https://youtu.be/ru4JXKUa180<br /><br /><b>About the Guest: </b><br />Francisco Uriarte is Managing Partner at Connelly Capital, a Puerto Rico-based M&A advisory firm. With over 60 transactions...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here: </b>https://youtu.be/Vc2Xhcablro<br /><b></b><br /><b>About the Guest: </b><br />Monica Garcia Duggal is an investment banker turned entrepreneur, financial consultant, and breathwork evangelist. With...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
About the Guest:<br />Callum Laing is not your average M&A expert. A serial entrepreneur and the author of four books (Agglomerate, Progressive Partnerships, Boardroom Blueprint, and Entrepreneurial Investing), Laing is...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/8WBIPpmXVVY<br /><br />About the Guest: <br />Andy is the CEO and co-founder of Creatively Disruptive—a “revenue growth agency” that helps small businesses scale sustainably. His background...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here:</b> https://youtu.be/PnKoDPkgKFI<br /><br /><b>About the Guest:</b> <br />Rosco Graves is the founder of Polaxis Professional Services and a former Deloitte advisor. He’s navigated both the boardrooms of...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here:</b> https://youtu.be/JAnrssj-v2g<br /><br /><b>About the Guest:</b> <br />John Martinka is a veteran dealmaker who has spent nearly 30 years helping executives exit corporate life by buying businesses—and...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch:</b> https://youtu.be/I8AUgv479HA<br /><br /><b>About the Guest:</b> <br />Jed Morris Jed Morris is the Managing Partner of Sunset Coast Partners, an independent sponsor firm focused on acquiring defense...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch here:</b> https://youtu.be/BbypHaRpOtA<br /><br /><b>About the Guest:</b> <br />Victoria Hajjar is the founder of Ugli Ventures and a marketing strategist with deep experience building brands from the inside...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here:</b> https://youtu.be/v4cOn6Py_-Q<br /><br /><b>About the Guest: </b><br />Dr. Ruth Mannschreck is no ordinary advisor—she’s a former dentist who redesigned her practice around her family’s needs, scaling...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here:</b> https://youtu.be/Q2QTYAN7Juo<br /><br /><b>About the Guest:</b> <br />Jonathan Mast isn’t your typical AI guru. At 55, with a Gandalf-like beard and 20 years in digital marketing, he’s positioned...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch here: </b>https://youtu.be/L90nZyyR1qs<br /><b></b><br /><b>About the Guest: </b><br />Ashish Gupta is the founder of Scale Up Exec, a firm specializing in fractional COO services for growing businesses. With a...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here:</b> https://youtu.be/2Q11T0Dnvu4<br /><br /><b>About the Guest: </b><br />Mike Finger is the founder of Exit Oasis, a platform dedicated to helping small business owners prepare for successful exits. A...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here:</b> https://youtu.be/nvOnJ02n8KA<br /><br /><b>About the Guest:</b> <br />Beau Eckstein is a business coach and expert in SBA lending, business acquisitions, and franchising. With a background in real...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here: </b>https://youtu.be/31r3dCWdUtA<br /><b></b><br /><b>About the Guest: </b><br />Rob Richmond is a dealmaker, strategic advisor, and founder of Synergy Groups. With decades of experience in technology...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here:</b> https://youtu.be/e3HHrrIc4Hc<br /><br /><b>About the Guest:</b> <br />Bryan Clayton is the CEO and co-founder of GreenPal, a tech platform connecting homeowners with lawn care professionals. Before...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
<b>Watch Here:</b> https://youtu.be/XLZjRoLivJw<br /><br /><b>About the Guest: </b><br />Dolores Hirschmann is the founder of Masters in Clarity, a business strategist, speaker coach, and acquisition entrepreneur. With...
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