Dealmaker Diaries Podcast

About Dealmaker Diaries Podcast

Welcome to 'Dealmaker Diaries: Where Business Meets Opportunity,' the podcast that takes you on a thrilling journey through the world of commercial real estate and mergers and acquisitions. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind the rise and fall of industry titans, explore lucrative investment strategies, and dive deep into the captivating stories that shape the ever-evolving landscape of business. Through in-depth interviews with industry experts, CEOs, and influential thought leaders, we uncover the hidden gems of commercial real estate and Mergers and Acquisitions.

Publisher

Donald Thomas

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Oct 2020

Latest episode

26 Jan 2026

Latest episodes

17 of 105 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   26 Jan 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Digital Wisdom is the New Power

   Alfonso Asenio, author of Digital Wisdom, discusses the importance of wisdom over speed in leadership, the emotional costs of innovation, and embodied leadership in this interview with the host.

2. 

   12 Jan 2026

   Building Scalable Systems

   In this episode of Dealmaker Diaries, we sit down with Nathan Barkocy, a builder and strategist known for designing the systems that turn fast-moving businesses into scalable, durable operations. Nathan joins us to unpack what really separates companies that stall from companies that compound. We talk about execution at scale, why most organizations break under growth, and how leaders can build internal systems that support both performance and people. From navigating complexity and decision fatigue to creating clarity inside rapidly expanding organizations, Nathan shares the principles and frameworks that allow modern companies to grow without losing their soul. This is a conversation about structure, leadership, and the hidden mechanics that drive sustainable success. If you are a founder, operator, or executive trying to scale without chaos, this episode will give you a deeper look at what actually works behind the scenes. Subscribe to Dealmaker Diaries for more conversations with the people building the systems that shape the business world.

3. 

   20 Sept 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Boomer Sells The Business w/Marty Fahncke

   In this episode of Dealmaker Diaries, we sit down with Marty Fahncke, a seasoned M&A advisor and business growth expert, to unpack the real-life journey behind the sale of a successful “Boomer-owned” business. Marty shares insights from decades of experience helping entrepreneurs navigate the complex process of preparing, marketing, and ultimately selling their companies for maximum value. We explore the challenges and opportunities unique to Baby Boomer business owners — from succession planning and understanding valuation, to negotiating with buyers and managing the emotional side of letting go. Marty also reveals behind-the-scenes stories from his own deals, giving listeners a front-row seat to the strategic decisions, mistakes to avoid, and lessons learned along the way. Whether you’re a business owner thinking about an exit, an investor looking for acquisition opportunities, or simply curious about how multi-million-dollar deals get done, this episode delivers practical wisdom and fascinating stories you won’t want to miss.

Inside a recent episode

Digital Wisdom is the New Power

Published 26 Jan 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So that was the Socrates method. And the first step of the Socrates method will be what he was calling a aporia. And aporia was just a state of confusion. And what Socrates will say, and so he will be, you know, talking to somebody, one of the interlocutors and the other person will get very frustrated and he will get very upset, right? And Socrates will say, like, no, no, no, that is state that you are going through. That's the first necessary step for learning, right? So unless you find an aporia just means being lost, right? So having that sense of, I don't know what is going on, I'm very confused. […]

Who has been a guest on Dealmaker Diaries Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Alfonso Asenio
• Joseph Downs
• Luis A Belmonte
• Tyler Mount
• Kristi Jenkins

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

14 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 34 / 100

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Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

77

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