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The SMB Show

Hosted by Dee Ludlow · business · EN-GB

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About this Podcast:

🎙️ Helping entrepreneurs & dealmakers navigate SMBs & M&A | Tips, trends & real-world stories from the front lines Send in your questions to live@thesmbshow.com

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Verified email

Booking probability

33%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The SMB Show about?

🎙️ Helping entrepreneurs & dealmakers navigate SMBs & M&A | Tips, trends & real-world stories from the front lines Send in your questions to live@

Who hosts The SMB Show?

The SMB Show is hosted by Dee Ludlow. The show has published 66 episodes to date.

What has The SMB Show covered recently?

Recent episodes include "School Teacher to £40K/Month Profit By Buying 2 Businesses in 18 Months" (3 August 2026, 10 minutes), "How to 5X a Business in 12 Months Without Starting From Scratch" (30 July 2026, 13 minutes), and "Private Equity Hunting UK Assets + Q&A" (17 July 2026, 45 minutes).

How often does The SMB Show publish?

The SMB Show publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 20 minutes across 66 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The SMB Show?

Booking probability for The SMB Show is 33%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The SMB Show requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The SMB Show's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch The SMB Show?

The strongest fits for The SMB Show are Business & Management Consulting and Investment Banking & Trading. The SMB Show has a business audience.

About the host

Dee Ludlow hosts The SMB Show, a business podcast with 66 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • The SMB Show

    School Teacher to £40K/Month Profit By Buying 2 Businesses in 18 Months

    Aug 3, 202610 min

    Send us Fan Mail Work with me: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widge... Buy a business to make $15k-$50k/month in the next 180 days. My M&A advisory firm, 5DCP, helps buyers model cash flow before and after acquisition...

  • The SMB Show

    How to 5X a Business in 12 Months Without Starting From Scratch

    Jul 30, 202613 min

    Send us Fan Mail Work with me: https://api.leadconnectorhq.com/widge... 2x-5x your business by buying a business in the next 180 days. My M&A advisory firm, 5DCP, helps buyers model cash flow before and after...

  • The SMB Show

    Private Equity Hunting UK Assets + Q&A

    Jul 17, 202645 min

    Send us Fan Mail Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl

  • The SMB Show

    What It’s REALLY Like Running an HVAC Business (Growth & Struggles)

    Mar 27, 202654 min

    Send us Fan Mail HVAC business owner Sam Corlett, breaks down the challenges, lessons, and growth journey behind building and scaling in a competitive market. Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl

  • The SMB Show

    Tax Expert John Noble talks UK Economy, Taxes, Business

    Mar 23, 202653 min

    Send us Fan Mail Tax Expert John Noble joins me to discuss the UK economy, taxes, business and entrepreneurship. Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl

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    Matthew Wright at LBC is an ATTENTION SEEKER

    Mar 15, 20264 min

    Send us Fan Mail Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl

  • The SMB Show

    The Perfect Storm For Business Buyers | Emergency Market Update

    Mar 13, 202614 min

    Send us Fan Mail UK Businesses Emergency Market Update Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl

  • The SMB Show

    How the Middle East War Could Impact UK Business Owners

    Mar 10, 20266 min

    Send us Fan Mail The conflict in the Middle East could have significant ripple effects for businesses in the UK. In this video, we break down how geopolitical tensions can impact energy prices, supply chains, inflation...

  • The SMB Show

    Private Equity Below £20m: All The Work None of the Money

    Feb 25, 20265 min

    Send us Fan Mail Starting a private equity fund sounds attractive, until you run the numbers. If your fund is £20 million or smaller, the traditional 2 and 20 private equity model often fails to generate meaningful...

  • The SMB Show

    Helping An 8-Figure Consultant Switch From Fees To Equity Deals

    Feb 23, 202633 min

    Send us Fan Mail My M&A advisory firm, 5DCP, helps buyers model cash flow before and after acquisition so deals don’t fall apart post close https://5dcapitalpartners.com/ If you want to work directly with me and my team...

  • The SMB Show

    They Lied To You...

    Feb 19, 20265 min

    Send us Fan Mail Nothing to say here, play the podcast... Work with me: https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl

  • The SMB Show

    Why This Acquisition Died at the Finish Line (Seller’s Lawyers Killed It)

    Feb 16, 20263 min

    Send us Fan Mail I have some time while I'm waiting for my flight at the airport, so I thought I'd walk through an acquisition we have been working on...I've since found out they sold to a competitor that we almost...

  • The SMB Show

    Why Profitable Businesses Still Go Broke After an Acquisition (MUST LISTEN)

    Feb 2, 20266 min

    Send us Fan Mail https://www.youtube.com/@thesmbshow Work with me https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl If you are a serious acquirer you can work with my team at https://5dcapitalpartners.com/ Work with me...

  • The SMB Show

    I sold my Bitcoin to buy my first business

    Jan 6, 20261h 6m

    Send us Fan Mail 5D member Thasan joins us to tell us how he sold his btc to buy his first business. We talk about how he acquired his first business, how he had heads of terms signed for 2x 8 figure businesses, and...

  • The SMB Show

    Reflecting on 2025 | Harsh Lessons

    Jan 2, 202645 min

    Send us Fan Mail Last year was a whirl wind, here's some lessons I learned from 2025. https://www.youtube.com/@thesmbshow Work with me https://go.deeludlow.com/vsl 5D Boardroom Live Event (Business Buying Masterclass)...

  • The SMB Show

    Q&A: EOTs, Turnarounds, Companies House, EMI Options & More

    Dec 14, 202518 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this Q&A session, I break down some of the most COMMON (and most confusing) topics in the UK business world, from Companies House filings to EOT structures, business turnarounds, EMI options, and...

  • The SMB Show

    This Is The Best Business to Buy: Recurring Revenue, Hands Off, High Margins & Recession-Proof

    Dec 12, 20257 min

    Send us Fan Mail If you’re looking for the best business to buy, this is it. In this video, I break down the business model that gives you recurring revenue, high margins, minimal day-to-day involvement, and stays...

  • The SMB Show

    Investors Listen: The 51% House Price Correction You Missed

    Dec 10, 20257 min

    Send us Fan Mail House prices haven’t gone up, they’ve collapsed in real terms. 📉 While the headlines celebrate record property values, the truth is that when you adjust for inflation, the real value of homes has...

  • The SMB Show

    Before You Get Scammed Into Buying a “Broken Business”

    Dec 7, 20255 min

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode I show you the exact stress-testing framework professional acquirers use to avoid catastrophic losses when buying a business. Listen to learn the exact 4-part stress test that separates...

  • The SMB Show

    Why Pest Control Is One of the BEST Businesses to Buy

    Dec 4, 20257 min

    Send us Fan Mail Thinking about buying a pest control business? You’re looking at one of the most underrated, recession-resistant cashflow machines out there, and in this video I’ll show you exactly why AND how to buy...

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