How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses

About How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses

Welcome to How2Exit, the premier podcast for entrepreneurs, advisors, and everyone in between who wants to dive deep into the world of buying, growing, and selling small businesses valued below $20 million. Our mission is to equip you with the insights and strategies you need to succeed in the small business M&A space. Join us as we talk to the best in the industry and explore the full process of buying, growing, and selling businesses. You'll gain invaluable knowledge from interviews with successful entrepreneurs who have navigated the M&A journey and experts who offer their wisdom on sourcing deals, building rapport, conducting due diligence, closing transactions, integrating acquisitions, and preparing for a successful exit. We cover it all, so you can make informed decisions and take calculated risks. At How2Exit, we pride ourselves on providing an unmatched resource for those looking to thrive in the small business M&A world. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, an aspiring business owner, or an advisor helping clients navigate the complex process, our podcast is your go-to source for the latest tips, trends, and real-world case studies.Tune in and discover the secrets to mastering small business M&A and achieving your goals in the world of entrepreneurship. Don't miss a single episode of How2Exit – subscribe now and unlock the full potential of your next business venture! Keywords: small business, M&A, entrepreneurs, advisors, buying businesses, growing businesses, selling businesses, due diligence, sourcing deals, rapport building, closing transactions, integrating acquisitions, preparing to sell, interviews, experts, case studies, How2Exit. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/how2exit-buy-don-t-build-m-a-of-small-businesses--4859429/support?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=rss).

Publisher

Ronald P. Skelton

Category

business · business · education

Language

en

Explicit

Yes

First episode

31 Mar 2021

Latest episode

1 Aug 2025

Latest episodes

110 of 306 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   1 Aug 2025TRANSCRIPT

   E288: Les Csorba Reveals the Real Reason Most Leaders Don’t Last

   Ron Skelton interviews Les Csorba, partner at Heidrick & Struggles, about how self-awareness and feedback cultures drive leadership success in M&A.

2. 

   25 Jul 2025TRANSCRIPT

   E287: Building a Business Without Owning It | Strategic M&A, Turnaround Risks & Exit Planning

   Host Ron interviews M&A strategist Fadi Malouf about prioritizing control over ownership and building businesses that run without you to achieve high-value exits.

3. 

   27 Jun 2025TRANSCRIPT

   E286: Deals Don’t Fail on Paper—They Fail in People

   Host Ron Skelton interviews David Miller, seasoned dealmaker, about how trust, culture, and emotional intelligence drive successful mergers and acquisitions, emphasizing that people skills are more critical than spreadsheets.

Who has been a guest on How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses

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

• Les Csorba
• Fadi Malouf
• David Miller
• Francisco Uriarte
• Monica Garcia Duggal

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

63,192

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.8 / 5

9 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

8 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 83 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

85

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