Funded Audio
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Podcast Overview
<p>Welcome to funded audio, where we interview operators who have bought and built small businesses.</p>
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Publishing Since
6/21/2024
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Recent Episodes
August 19, 2024
Betsy Harbison – From Raising a Traditional Search Fund to Acquiring and Operating a Software Company
Betsy Harbison shares her journey from Wall Street investment banker to HBS, to raising a traditional search fund to acquire a software company, Softrip, which she operates today. Betsy discusses the impact of transacting during the COVID pandemic, and how she approached direct outreach in search of a proprietary deal by leaning in on her Midwest roots.
August 9, 2024
Nick Akers – From Co-Leading a Family Company to 'Buying and Building' an IT MSP
Nick Akers shares his journey from being a graduate student in chemistry to becoming the CEO of a startup. He discusses the challenges of commercializing scientific inventions and the importance of communication in leadership roles. Nick also talks about his experience in running a family-owned chemical company and the opportunities for professionalizing the business. Ultimately, he decided to leave the company and pursue a different direction in his career. Nick Akers shares his experience transitioning from a family business to forging his own path as an independent sponsor. He discusses the challenges of pushing the organization and the need for personal growth. After exploring different roles, he decides to partner with NovaStone, an accelerator, to increase his chances of successfully acquiring a business. He talks about the rigorous interview process and the support NovaStone provides in terms of capital, expertise, and systems. Nick pivots his search strategy from a hyper-specific proprietary search to an industry-agnostic nationwide search, ultimately finding and acquiring STL Communications, an IT managed service provider.
July 31, 2024
Dhruv Patel – Navigating the Healthcare Industry: A Journey into Medical Spa Acquisition
Dhruv Patel shares his journey from growing up in India to acquiring his first business, a med spa. He discusses his entrepreneurial background, military service, and transition to business school. He explores the process of self-funded search, financing, and the healthcare industry landscape. Dhruv Patel shares his experience in acquiring a medical spa business, discussing his approach to deal sourcing, valuation, and the challenges of transitioning into the owner-operator role. He emphasizes the importance of building relationships with industry-specific firms and investors, as well as the significance of understanding patient demographics in the healthcare space. Dhruv also highlights the sales and marketing focus of the medical spa industry and his vision for building a portfolio of medical spa practices.
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- What is Funded Audio?
<p>Welcome to funded audio, where we interview operators who have bought and built small businesses.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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