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Hosted by Paul W. Swaney III · business · EN
LeverUp® is a podcast for operators, deal-makers, and entrepreneurs who want to build wealth by owning businesses, not just working in them. Host Paul Swaney brings in private equity investors, founders, and industry executives for unfiltered conversations on deals, leadership, business acquisition, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts. No courses. No fluff. Just real talk on inorganic entrepreneurship and the path to business ownership.
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Booking probability
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Guest openness
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Signup to Generate a PitchLeverUp® is a podcast for operators, deal-makers, and entrepreneurs who want to build wealth by owning businesses, not just working in them. Host Paul Swaney brings in private equity investors, founders, and industry executives for unfiltered conversations on deals, leadership, business acquisition, and what it actually takes to build something that lasts. No courses. No fluff.
LeverUp®️ is hosted by Paul W. Swaney III. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "The American Dream Isn’t Dead" (16 September 2026, 56 minutes), "The American Dream Isn’t Dead" (16 September 2026, 56 minutes), and "Busy Isn’t Productive" (9 September 2026, 52 minutes).
LeverUp®️ publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 65 minutes across 11 episodes.
Booking probability for LeverUp®️ is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. LeverUp®️ requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. LeverUp®️'s contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for LeverUp®️ are Investment Banking & Trading and Business & Management Consulting. LeverUp®️ has a business audience.
Paul W. Swaney III hosts LeverUp®️, a business podcast with 11 episodes published.
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<p>Paul sits down with entrepreneur and author Gorm Tuxen to talk about immigration, entrepreneurship, risk, and building a career by continually adapting to opportunity.</p><p></p><p>Gorm shares how a Danish exchange...
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Paul sits down with entrepreneur and author Gorm Tuxen to talk about immigration, entrepreneurship, risk, and building a career by continually adapting to opportunity. Gorm shares how a Danish exchange student became...
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<p>Paul sits down with productivity and time management expert Mridu Parikh to talk about what it really takes to get the right things done.</p><p></p><p>Mridu shares how her career evolved from marketing and home...
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Paul sits down with productivity and time management expert Mridu Parikh to talk about what it really takes to get the right things done. Mridu shares how her career evolved from marketing and home organization into...
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<h2>Description</h2><p>Paul sits down with Ted Knudsen for a wide ranging conversation about private equity operations, entrepreneurship, history, and the compounding value of great people. Ted shares his unconventional...
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Description Paul sits down with Ted Knudsen for a wide ranging conversation about private equity operations, entrepreneurship, history, and the compounding value of great people. Ted shares his unconventional career...
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<h2>Description</h2><p>Paul sits down with Ted Knudsen for a wide-ranging conversation about private equity operations, entrepreneurship, history, and the compounding value of great people. Ted shares his unconventional...
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Description Paul sits down with Ted Knudsen for a wide-ranging conversation about private equity operations, entrepreneurship, history, and the compounding value of great people. Ted shares his unconventional career...
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<p>From Bored in Malaysia to Viral CPA: Andrew Vento (Dgen CPA) on Going Full-Time on X<br /></p><p><b>Overview:</b><br /></p><p>Andrew Vento, better known as Dgen CPA, went from digging around on Twitter while bored...
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From Bored in Malaysia to Viral CPA: Andrew Vento (Dgen CPA) on Going Full-Time on X Overview: Andrew Vento, better known as Dgen CPA, went from digging around on Twitter while bored abroad to a viral account that now...
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<p>The conversation covers the personal and professional journey of Ryan Heckman, Co-Founder of Rally Day Partners, and his unconventional path into private equity: from competing in two Olympic Games as a ski jumper to...
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<p>The conversation delves into Lars' experience in turnarounds and restructuring, highlighting the challenges of day one at a restructuring asset, the importance of stabilizing the team and operations, and the balance...
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<p>Many companies experience a stall in growth, with 66% of them never recovering. CEOs need to have a bias towards action and growth to protect the green shoots of success.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p>Stalling companies...
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<p>Claudia Rishu shares her journey from a military brat to a CEO, discussing her background in STEM, cryptography, and blockchain security research. She delves into the founding of Supply Co, a company focused on...
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<p>The conversation covers the transition to independence as a financial advisor, the dynamics of client relationships, the financial challenges faced by athletes and entertainers, and the experience of starting a new...
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<p>The conversation covers the founding of American Operator and its mission to preserve small businesses in local communities, challenges in manufacturing and succession planning, the mission to prevent private equity...
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<p>The conversation covers the entrepreneurial journey of Jackie Hirsch, challenges in business valuation, preparing a business for sale, maximizing business value, and the role of independent sponsors vs. private...
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