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Hosted by Brian T. Franco · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 129 episodes
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Welcome to "The M&A Guy"—the podcast where we break down the world of mergers, acquisitions, and business growth. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to level up, this is your backstage pass to the strategies and insights that drive deals and build wealth.No fluff, no overcomplicated explanations—just real talk about making smart moves, finding capital, and shaping the future you want. Tune in to "The M&A Guy" for tips, stories, and advice to take control of your business journey and make big things happen.
Brian T. Franco hosts The M and A Guy, a business show with 129 episodes published.
In this episode, we explore KB's remarkable journey from a life-threatening stroke to building successful med spas, emphasizing resilience, authenticity, and purpose in entrepreneurship. key topics: entrepreneurship, res
In this episode, Hypeman Ken shares his journey from freelancer to founder, building scalable businesses, and the importance of culture and transferability in entrepreneurship. Discover actionable insights on scaling, ex
In this episode, Brian Franco and Nick Penido explore how simplifying complexity can unlock value in business growth, acquisitions, and exit strategies. They share insights on reducing founder dependency, creating option
In this episode, Justin Starbird shares insights on how technical innovation companies can build scalable systems, craft compelling stories, and prepare for successful exits. Discover practical strategies to turn interes
In this episode, Brian Franco interviews Chris Buttenham with Reins about innovative approaches to employee ownership, succession planning, and increasing enterprise value through strategic ownership structures. They exp
In this episode, Brian Franco interviews Scott Escujuri about the critical importance of planning for wealth preservation and legacy building after a business exit. They explore strategies to optimize tax savings, involv
In this episode, Brian Franco discusses the importance of financial hygiene, strategic growth, and preparing your business for a successful exit with Brennan de Raad and Joshua Walters of Vessel Advisors. He emphasizes t
In this episode, Brian Franco and legal expert Chris Lekawa discuss the critical legal considerations in business deals, emphasizing early legal involvement, common misunderstandings, and strategies for successful exits.
Brian Franco interviews Jack Hanks about building resilient businesses, navigating private equity transactions, and scaling in the insurance adjusting industry. They discuss strategies for long-term value creation, indus
This episode features Brian Franco and legal expert Paul Marino discussing the intricacies of private capital markets, deal structuring, and how founders can prepare for successful exits. Key topics include the importanc
In this episode, Brian Franco interviews Kent Kubie about building a capital-attracting business through culture, systems, and AI-driven evaluation. They explore how private capital evaluates companies, the importance of
In this episode, Brian Franco interviews industry expert Mike Pring about the evolution of manufacturing technology, the impact of AI and IoT, and investment opportunities in industrial automation. They explore how techn
What separates a chaotic company from a scalable empire? In this episode of The M&A Guy, Brian Franco sits down with entrepreneur, sales titan, and Lightspeed VT founder Brad Lea for a raw conversation on what founders c
Deal Closure: Heritage Construction Announcement
Deal Closure: Haltom Engineering Announcement
Howard & Sons Closing Announcement (Re-Upload)
Brian Franco and Bedros Keuilian share insights on building scalable businesses, exit strategies, and the importance of creating value that attracts investors. They discuss real-world examples from fitness, supplements,
In this episode, Brian explores what happens after a business sale, focusing on wealth management, risk, and legacy planning for entrepreneurs and sophisticated families. Guest Michael Ashley Schulman shares insights on
In this episode, Brian Franco interviews Azad Naim from Allied Roofing Partners about building value through partnerships, acquisitions, and scaling in the fragmented roofing industry. They discuss strategies for growth,
In this episode, Nate Collins from Raymond James shares insights on how sophisticated capital evaluates companies beyond revenue and EBITDA, emphasizing the importance of building a scalable, well-structured business to
Brad Lea
business mogul, entrepreneur & influencer · Dropping Bombs
1 appearance on this show
Bedros Keuilian
Serial Entrepreneur, WSJ Bestselling author & Founder of Fit Body Boot Camp · Fit Body Boot Camp
1 appearance on this show
Nate Collins
founder and President of Revoice · National Transaction Tax Advisory Practice
1 appearance on this show
Brennan de Raad
Vessel Advisors
1 appearance on this show
Michael Ashley Schulman
Cerity Partners
1 appearance on this show
Azad Naim
Allied Roofing Partners
1 appearance on this show
Anthony DeSena
Paxel
1 appearance on this show
Evan List
Bernstein Private Wealth
1 appearance on this show
Stanislav Zinkov
Rising Oak
1 appearance on this show
Cam Bawden
Hype Pharm
1 appearance on this show
Joe Francisco
Preserve Equity Partners
1 appearance on this show
Andrea Albright
Beverly Hills Publishing
1 appearance on this show
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The M and A Guy is hosted by Brian T. Franco. The show is categorised under business (investing) and has published 129 episodes.
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