About Like A Champion Podcast | M&A Mastery with Wes Shelton
Don't Leave Money on the Table
Discover insider knowledge that drives successful M&A deals, builds businesses and drives growth - professionally and personally - through the unique insights M&A veteran WES SHELTON and his guest list of experts, happy clients, and successful entrepreneurs and leaders bring to each episode of Like A Champion.
For over a decade, Wes Shelton has successfully represented sellers in the lower-middle market with deals ranging from smaller private acquisitions to eight-figure transactions. He knows what it takes to get his clients the best deal with the right buyer – and he’s excited to share those insights with you.
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Buy-Side Insights with Tom Carver of Harren Equity Partners #18
Are you building a business to sell, or just building a job that will eventually trap you? Tom Carver, Founder and Managing Partner at Harren Equity Partners, reveals what private equity buyers are actually looking for when they write massive checks. In this episode of Like A Champion, we dive into the middle-market M&A landscape. Tom explains why his firm looks at 1,300 deals just to close two, the massive IT underinvestment plaguing modern founders, and how simple operational improveme...
10 Dec 2025
Tim Petrillo | Building Successful Restaurants: Real Estate, Concepts & Consistency #17
Restaurant veteran Tim Petrillo discusses with host Wes Shelton the critical elements of building a thriving restaurant group, including real estate strategy, concept design, and operational consistency in this interview.
22 Oct 2025
Sean Hutchinson | Fire Yourself! Exit Planning Done Right #16
Exit planning advisor Sean Hutchinson discusses how business owners can prepare their companies for sale and avoid common mistakes that destroy business value in this interview.
29 Aug 2025
Bruce Marks | SBA Loan Secrets & Tips | Cash Flow is King *
Bruce Marks, Senior Vice President at First Bank of the Lake, shares SBA loan secrets and tips for acquisition success with host Wes Shelton.
25 Jul 2025
Kevin Couper | Ditching Wealth Management, Buying a Plumbing Company and Owning His Future #14
Kevin Couper recounts leaving wealth management to acquire Kyle Plumbing using Acquira's search-funder model, shifting it to a tech-driven service business, in an interview with Wes Shelton.
30 May 2025
Paige Held of The Yoga Joint | Manifesting Success from Welfare to Wealth through Wellness
Paige Held recounts her journey from welfare to wealth by building The Yoga Joint, discussing partnerships, team building, and the power of self-belief in this interview with Wes Shelton.
8 May 2025
Keith Costello | Bank CEO Discusses the Power of Perseverance, Community & Giving in Business
Keith Costello has built and exited multiple banks. Working daily with entrepreneurs and business owners in South Florida for decades has given him a unique perspective and a lot of great insights into what makes for a successful business and life. He's also big into philanthropy and deeply values giving back to his community, including his friend's non-profit, Sebastian Strong, created to help families like his when having a child battling cancer. Connect with Keith and give to Sebastian S...
28 Mar 2025
Danny Kanell | Coaching Drama, College Football Evolution, FSU, the Dolphins & Sports Broadcasting #11
In this episode of Like A Champion Podcast, Danny Kanell returns to talk with Wes about his broadcasting career, the ever changing landscape of college and professional football, and what kind of car goes best with a turtleneck. They dive into the rapidly changing landscape of college football, from the introduction of NIL deals and the transfer portal to the expansion of the college football playoff. Danny shares insights from his journey as a professional athlete into full-time broadcaster,...
27 Feb 2025
David Black | Avoid Deal Pitfalls & Learn Sale Must-Haves from an Expert M&A Attorney | Like a Champion Podcast #10
Join M&A attorney David Black of Berger Singerman, a seasoned expert with decades of experience, as David shares insider legal strategies that help businesses avoid costly pitfalls when selling. In this must-watch conversation with Wes, David reveals invaluable insights that could transform the way you approach business transactions. Whether you're an entrepreneur or an investor, you won't want to miss the wisdom that can help you navigate the complex world of mergers and acquisitions. 00...
9 Jan 2025
Tom & Steve Shelton | Building & Selling a Luxury Dealership Dynasty | Like A Champion Podcast #09
This special episode with Steve and Tom Shelton - Wes's father and uncle - explores their history in South Florida with building the number one Ferrari dealership in North America, their love of racing, and the overall experience of building and selling their multiple high-end dealerships across multiple transactions. ***GET A ONE-ON-ONE, COMPLIMENTARY CONSULTATION with WES*** https://sm2advisors.com/like-a-champion-podcast-request-a-meeting/ ***LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & FOLLOW*** Hea...
5 Dec 2024
Dr. Rick Harris | Selling a Mental Health Practice | Like A Champion Podcast #08
Considering selling your business? ****GET A FREE CONSULTATION WITH WES**** https://sm2advisors.com/like-a-champion-podcast-request-a-meeting/ *NEW EPISODE* with Dr. Rick Harris | Hear why Dr. Harris, alongside his business partner and wife, used an M&A advisor. Glean insights from what they learned and how Wes and his team were able to increase the practice's valuation and find the perfect buyer. *To listen on your favorite apps like Spotify & Apple go to:* https://likeac...
7 Nov 2024
Joseph Safina | Building & Selling Businesses, Racing, Music & More | Like A Champion Podcast #07
Joseph Safina has lived an incredible life - from starting his first investment firm in his early twenties to an illustrious career in the music industry to getting caught in a burning car on a racetrack - and there's still a lot left to be done. Learn about the biggest mistakes sellers make, how to position your business to sell, insights into the worlds racing, the value of a great mentor, and living a life of success and substance. Join Joe and Wes Shelton for the whole fascinating conver...
7 Nov 2024
Bob Denison | Building & Selling Denison Yachting | Like A Champion Podcast #06
Bob Denison of Denison Yachting shares about his 3rd-generation family business, its sale to One Water, and some valuable life lessons in this episode of the Like A Champion Podcast with his longtime friend, Wes Shelton. ***The rain in the background fades after a few minutes and is gone by minute 10.*** *Please be aware that some explicit language is used in this episode. Considering selling your business? ***GET A FREE CONSULTATION WITH WES*** https://sm2advisors.com/like-a-champ...
Who has been a guest on Like A Champion Podcast | M&A Mastery with Wes Shelton
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Tim Petrillo
Sean Hutchinson
Bruce Marks
Kevin Couper
Paige Held
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YouTube views
166,190
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
5 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 52 / 100
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YouTube
86
Engagement
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