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Hosted by Brian T. Franco · business · EN · 135 episodes
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.
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Enterprise value isn't created at the negotiating table — it's created two to three years before it. Matthew Barrett of Aprio and Brian Franco break down exit prep, quality of earnings, the working capital true-up that wrecks new partnerships, and why rolling 20% forward with the right independent sponsor can beat the 80% you already cashed out.
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In this episode, George Rivera shares his insights on building and activating relationship capital, scaling businesses while maintaining personal life, and the importance of legacy and relationships in entrepreneurship.
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In this episode, Sam Taggart shares his entrepreneurial journey from door-to-door sales to building a roofing roll-up platform, emphasizing the importance of resilience, communication, and creating predictable systems for business growth.
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In this episode, Brian Franco explores the transformative power of private equity and the importance of strategic exit planning for business owners. He discusses how the 'great equalizer' has leveled the playing field for Main Street companies and shares insights on building enterprise value.
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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, resilience, medical spa, business growth, purpose, authenticity, recovery, leadership, mental health, family KB's personal story of overcoming a stroke The intersection of medicine and entrepreneurship The importance of authenticity and storytelling in branding Strategies for scaling med spa businesses The role of resilience and mindset in business success Authenticity and a compelling story are key to brand differentiation. Resilience in the face of adversity can redefine your purpose. Leveraging social media for genuine connections accelerates growth. Balancing family, health, and business requires discipline and purpose. Sharing personal challenges can inspire and attract customers. "Count your blessings and don't take it for granted" "If you give me one more chance, I promise to be the best" "The world needs inspiration and good news" Chapters 00:00 Introduction and guest background 02:04 KB's early life and challenges 03:56 The stroke incident and immediate aftermath 09:00 Recovery, faith, and new purpose 11:51 Transition into real estate and business growth 14:01 Founding med spa and wellness clinics 17:04 The importance of authentic storytelling in branding 20:02 Expanding into new markets and future plans 22:05 Lessons on resilience, purpose, and leadership 32:50 Advice for entrepreneurs facing challenges 35:05 The role of discipline, presence, and faith
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