Welcome to Behind the Deal – the podcast that takes you inside the minds of dealmakers, investors, and founders shaping the business world.
DealGen Partners Podcast
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34 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Welcome to Behind the Deal – the podcast that takes you inside the minds of dealmakers, investors, and founders shaping the business world.
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1/10/2023
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Recent Episodes
January 21, 2026
Brian Dukes | Exitwise
In this episode, we sit down with Brian Dukes, founder of Exitwise, to unpack the real mechanics of selling a business in the lower-middle market—before an investment banker ever gets involved. Brian works hands-on with founders to help them understand value, prepare for liquidity events, and avoid the costly mistakes that derail outcomes long before a deal is on the table. We dive into how Exitwise helps owners think clearly about timing, readiness, and optionality; the most common blind spots founders have when approaching a sale or recap; and how today’s buyers are underwriting risk in a more selective M&A environment. Whether you’re years away from an exit or quietly evaluating your options now, this conversation offers practical insight into how smart preparation drives better outcomes—and better leverage—when it’s time to transact.
January 21, 2026
Ariez Dustoor | NB Group
In this episode we sit down with Ariez Dustoor of NB Group to go behind the curtain of lower-middle-market M&A and private equity investing. We dive into how Ariez evaluates founder-led businesses, structure transactions that align both seller and buyer incentives, and build sustainable value post-acquisition. If you’re an entrepreneur preparing for an exit, an investor looking at control or growth buy-outs, or an advisor seeking to understand what really matters in deal execution — this conversation offers real-world insight into how deals get done and how to partner for the long-term.
December 18, 2025
JR Gilley | Trinity Hunt Partners
In this episode, we sit down with JR Gilley of Trinity Hunt Partners, a Dallas-based private equity firm focused on building market-leading service businesses through strategic acquisitions and hands-on partnership. JR shares insights on Trinity Hunt’s investment approach and how the firm helps founder-led companies scale through disciplined growth and M&A.
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