Hosted by Brian T. Franco · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 122 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 122 episodes published.
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
In this episode, Brian Franco interviews Anthony DeSena, CEO and founder of Paxel, about building a healthcare company in a highly regulated environment. They discuss the importance of management, strategic growth, and n
Brian Franco interviews Evan List from Bernstein Private Wealth about the critical aspects of wealth planning for founders before and after liquidity events. They discuss strategies to prepare for exits, tax planning, le
In this episode of the M&A Guy podcast, host Brian Franco interviews Stanislav Zinkov of Rising Oak about how to build a company that attracts investor interest. They discuss strategies for positioning your business for
In this episode, Brian Franco interviews Cam Bawden from Hype Pharm, sharing insights on building successful businesses, preparing for exit strategies, and the importance of personal branding and systems in attracting pr
In this episode, Michael G. Dash shares his journey from addiction and legal battles to building and exiting a successful staffing business. He discusses the importance of authenticity, leadership, legal considerations,
In this episode of the M&A Guy podcast, Brian Franco and Domenic Segalla discuss the critical aspects of financial credibility in the deal room. They explore how buyers evaluate financials, the importance of accurate rep
In this episode of the M&A Guy podcast, host Brian Franco interviews Joe Francisco, a seasoned entrepreneur and founding partner of Preserve Equity Partners. They discuss Joe's journey through acquisitions, the importanc
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
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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 122 episodes.
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