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Acquisition CollectiveBuilding a $100M Real Estate Fund with Flooring and FoamDiscover how Vince Gethings is building a $100M real estate fund with flooring and foam and why boring businesses might be your fastest path to financial freedom. From buying a floor company for $1 to scaling a franchise that sparked a major lawsuit, Vince shares how he used small business acquisitions, home service businesses, and franchise systems to fund his real estate empire.Learn how real estate investors are using flooring and foam companies as horizontal income to scale faster, reduce taxes, and build durable cash flow. Whether you're in private equity, M&A, or just looking to...2025-06-2459 min
Acquisition CollectiveScaling to $100M and Sourcing Global TalentUnlock the real strategies behind scaling to $100M without burning out.In this episode, we talk with Daniel Ramsey about building powerful businesses through global talent, automation, and systems thinking.From hiring elite international teams to automating key operations, to leveraging immigration-linked investments this is a blueprint for founders who want freedom, scale, and margin.You’ll learn how to:✅ Build a global-first hiring strategy that outperforms local-only teams✅ Systematize ops so the business runs without you✅ Use AI + no-code to save 10+ hours/week✅ Create media funnels that attract capital + credibility✅ Tap...2025-06-1756 min
Fearless Family BusinessE41: Scale Your Family Business through Acquisition with Jay BourganaWhat if the secret to building wealth wasn't working harder, but building better systems?Jay Bourgana shares his remarkable journey from an impoverished childhood in Morocco to building a $350 million real estate empire. He reveals how curiosity-driven pattern recognition, strategic system building, and the discipline to "fire yourself" from every role can create both financial freedom and personal resilience.Discover how this serial entrepreneur applies the same frameworks to business acquisition, parenting, and building generational wealth through innovative approaches to risk reduction and value creation.0:04 Intro2:40 Growing Up Poor in Morocco2025-06-1759 min
Acquisition CollectiveHow to Make Money Buying Niche BusinessesDiscover How to Make Money Buying Niche Businesses in this step-by-step guide designed for entrepreneurs, business buyers, and M&A professionals. Learn the secrets to identifying profitable niche business opportunities, performing effective due diligence, and negotiating deals that maximize your return on investment. This video reveals proven strategies to help you buy niche businesses with confidence and build a sustainable income stream. Whether you’re new to business acquisitions or an experienced buyer, these insights will boost your success in the niche market. Start making smart moves today with our expert tips on how to make money buying niche bu...2025-06-121h 19
Acquisition CollectiveThe Branding Mistake That Costs Millions in AcquisitionsThe Branding Mistake That Costs Millions in Acquisitions could be the blind spot holding your business back. In this video, we uncover the branding mistake that many entrepreneurs, business buyers, and M&A professionals make—often costing millions in acquisitions. Whether you're prepping your business for sale or buying one, your brand strategy can either multiply enterprise value or tank the deal.You’ll learn how to fix this overlooked M&A branding problem, what investors really look for, and how business branding ties into buyer psychology.Most home service companies are wasting money on mark...2025-06-121h 01
Acquisition CollectiveThe SBA Rule Change No One Warned You AboutThe SBA Rule Change No One Warned You About is a must-watch for every entrepreneur, business buyer, or M&A professional navigating the world of SBA loans. In this episode, we break down a major SBA rule change that took effect overnight—no warning, no transition, just impact. You’ll learn how this unexpected SBA rule change affects business acquisitions, seller financing, and who qualifies as an investor. Discover why this matters, especially if you're planning to buy a business, raise capital, or structure seller financing with partners.Understand what the SBA now requires and how the SBA...2025-06-121h 16
Acquisition CollectiveHow Smart SMBs Are Using AI to WinHow How Smart SMBs Are Using AI to Win without lifting a finger? In this episode, we dive into the future of AI-powered operations and how smart AI agents are transforming the way businesses systematize knowledge.Our guest shares how he left Fortune 50 companies like Disney and J&J to help small business owners use AI automation to solve messy operations, clean up processes, and build documentation that actually gets used.Whether you’re running an AI automation agency, building an AI automation business, or exploring new AI business ideas, this conversation is a playbook fo...2025-06-121h 02
Acquisition CollectiveHow Investors Spot Fake Revenue in 5 Minutes!Most founders have no idea how messy their books really are—until a deal falls apart. In this episode, Kartheek Mulpuri reveals how to spot the red flags that kill acquisitions and shares the financial due diligence playbook that today’s smartest investors use to buy and scale software and service businesses.From overstated recurring revenue to cash that doesn’t tie out, Karthik walks us through real stories of how quality of earnings (QoE) uncovers hidden risk—and hidden value. Whether you're buying, selling, or just trying to build a cleaner, more sellable business, this conversation is pure...2025-05-0153 min
Acquisition CollectiveGreat Deals Get Killed by Bad Structure, Not Bad NumbersLearn how to raise capital, structure better deals, and avoid the hidden traps that kill most acquisitions.In this episode, Judd Goodrich from MainShares breaks down how capital actually gets raised behind the scenes—and why most deals fail after the LOI.From overpaying for solid businesses to ignoring post-close transition plans, this conversation is a crash course in what makes or breaks investor trust and deal success.We talk about how to:✅ Avoid overpaying—and why a 5x multiple is a deal killer✅ Raise smarter capital with investor-aligned structures✅ Stress test your retur...2025-04-301h 10
Acquisition CollectiveHow I Grew My Business to $20M with SMART Business Acquisition StrategiesLearn how to scale through acquisitions without inheriting chaos. In this episode, James Bates shares hard-won lessons from buying and growing multiple IT and cybersecurity businesses — including the mistakes, the wins, and the frameworks that saved millions.From navigating toxic cultures, to structuring smarter deals with earnouts, to building operational systems that turn struggling companies into scalable machines — this is a blueprint for founders, operators, and investors serious about winning in small business acquisitions.We talk about how to:✅ Spot red flags before you buy (and what due diligence often misses)✅ Fix toxic cultures and turn...2025-04-2958 min
Delegate That! PodcastJay Bourgana: Delegation for Growth | Ep. 16In this episode of the Delegate That! Podcast, Jay Bourgana, founder and mentor at Acquisition Collective, opens up about his journey in building successful businesses, scaling operations, and mastering delegation. He shares valuable lessons from his transition from real estate to acquisitions, highlights the role of systems in business growth, and offers tips on managing teams effectively. Tune in now to discover how to unlock your business’s true potential and scale strategically. Available on all major platforms!"The real goal of delegation is to ensure the person takes ownership and performs better than th...2025-04-2936 min
The Investor's Guide To JoyWhat I Learned From Buying Multiple Small BusinessesIn this insightful episode of The Investor’s Guide to Joy, Jay Bourgana seasoned entrepreneur and GoBundance member, shares powerful strategies for buying and scaling service-based businesses. From fire extinguisher compliance services to niche landscaping specialties and military base contracts, Jay breaks down how to spot high-margin opportunities, leverage SBA financing, and create synergy through smart acquisitions. Whether you're a first-time buyer or a growth-focused operator, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and real-world examples that reveal how to build profitable, sustainable businesses.2025-04-2832 min
Acquisition CollectiveHow I Turned $10,000 Into A $5,000,000 Landscaping BusinessLearn how Chris turned $10,000 small business acquisition into a $5,000,000 landscaping business using the buy then build strategy. Join him and Jay Bourgana from the Acquisitions Collective to discover the secrets to scaling your business!From mowing lawns on Mondays with one part-time helper to building a $5M/year landscaping company, this is the no-fluff blueprint for scaling through small acquisitions, grit, and smart systems.In this episode, Chris Cristillo shares how he: ✅ Bought his first landscaping route for $10K with no business background✅ Scaled through 5 acquisitions—including a $250K deal that 5X’d his business2025-04-2555 min
Acquisition CollectiveHow to Buy a Profitable Wedding Venue Business with Charlie KaoLearn how to find and acquire very profitable wedding venue businesses. In this video, Charlie Kao shares his expert advice on how to buy a profitable wedding venue business. Learn about due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and common red flags to look out for during the process. If you're considering investing in a wedding venue business, this video is a must-watch!We talk about how to: ✅ Acquire wedding venues without signing on the loan ✅ Structure triple-net deals that create passive income ✅ Spot which venues are businesses (not just pretty barns) ✅ Monetize Monday–Thursday with n...2025-04-251h 00
Acquisition CollectiveI Analyzed 300+ Businesses and Found This KEY to Successful AcquisitionsDiscover what really works in business buying from someone who’s analyzed over 300 small business acquisitions. Whether you're an entrepreneur or operator looking to scale through acquisition, this is your roadmap to success. Learn the key patterns, pitfalls, and strategies that separate thriving deals from costly mistakes.In this episode, we sit down with Jason Ehrlich an investor who transitioned from LP to GP, built a fund for small business buyers and self-funded searchers, and is deploying capital into enduringly profitable B2B businesses across towing, logistics, manufacturing, and more.This conversation is a playbook fo...2025-04-2559 min
Acquisition CollectiveHow to Buy the RIGHT Business and Avoid Costly MistakesLearn how to buy the right business and avoid killer small business acquisition mistakes.We sit down with the Brian Stroh, president of Acquira to break down how they went from a digital deal directory to a full-on buy-side advisory powerhouse, helping acquisition entrepreneurs not just source deals, but close the right ones. Whether you’re a first-time buyer or scaling your acquisition firm, this conversation uncovers how to build a pipeline, avoid bad fits, and accelerate closings with smarter systems and expectations.You’ll learn how to:✅ Build a realistic investment thesis that actually conver...2025-04-251h 01
Acquisition CollectiveScaling to $5M Without U.S. Employees – Jon Matzner’s BlueprintLearn to leverage international talent to grow and scale your business, In this episode, John Matzner shares how he scaled multiple companies using a global talent, automation, and systems thinking.From replacing entire departments with international hires, to using automations that save hundreds of hours, to raising capital through immigration-linked investments—this conversation is a blueprint for founders who want to build real, scalable businesses instead of jobs that trap them.We talk about how to:✅ Hire smarter (not cheaper) from around the world✅ Systematize your company to reduce founder dependence✅ Use AI as yo...2025-04-241h 00
Acquisition CollectiveHow He Hit $12M with Just a Call Center with Guy SalaniLearn to leverage international talent to grow and scale your business. In this episode, Guy Salani shares the gritty, high-conversion systems he used to scale a roofing sales and marketing company to $12M in four years without ever touching a hammer.From turning ex-addicts into high-performing call center reps, to training teachers into 7-figure closers, to building a conversion machine that ran on Google PPC and HomeAdvisor leads this is a masterclass in sales operations, team building, and scalability.✅ How to build a world-class call center with local talent✅ The exact sales training system that...2025-04-241h 05
Acquisition CollectiveFrom ATM Cash Runner to 8-Figure Exit: My Unlikely JourneyBrandon is a seasoned entrepreneur and former CEO of a successful payment processing company, which he grew over 12+ years before a strategic exit. With deep expertise in vertical market sales, recurring revenue models, and operational efficiency, he shares insights on building, scaling, and selling a business in the fintech space.00:00 Intro02:17 Brandon’s Early Exposure to Entrepreneurship04:04 Starting in the Payments Industry06:39 Identifying Niche Markets08:05 Partnering with Card Connect10:19 Building a Lean, High-Margin Business12:58 Sales & Compensation Strategies15:52 Tracking KPIs and Metrics17:35 Surviving COVID-19 as a Payments Business21:39 The Sh...2025-04-211h 50
Acquisition CollectiveHow to Deploy $2.5B in Private Equity Without Losing a DimeHow This Private Equity Veteran Is Quietly Buying Businesses With His Own MoneyAfter 20+ years leading private equity deals at one of Canada’s most respected firms, Mark walked away. He helped build ONCAP from scratch, scaled 30 platform companies with 150+ add-ons, and generated 4x+ returns across multiple funds. But now? He’s quietly buying overlooked small businesses—using his own capital—and unlocking massive yield without the institutional noise.In this candid conversation, Mark reveals:Why fund managers are paying 15x EBITDA for companies worth halfThe real reason value investing "died" in...2025-04-211h 03
Acquisition CollectiveHow to Buy a Business with $0 Down (Legally)Is it really possible to buy a business with no money down?In this episode, we sit down with an elite SBA lender from Fund X who reveals how the game has changed. With over $150M in annual SBA volume and a personal track record of 100% term sheet conversions, he shares real-world strategies for buying businesses, navigating new SBA rules, and how to avoid the hidden landmines that kill deals.We discuss the shocking new flexibility in seller financing, how some buyers are acquiring businesses with as little as 2.5% down — and even 0% in select deals. Pl...2025-04-1849 min
Beyond the DealHow Jay Bourgana Built and Sold a $350M Company Before Launching Acquisition CollectiveIn this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman sits down with Jay Bourgana, a serial entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Acquisition Collective, who’s quietly built a business empire through strategic small business acquisitions and roll-ups.Jay shares his journey from growing up in Morocco and working in global operations to building and selling a $350M real estate company—and why he walked away from it all to teach others how to buy businesses and build lasting wealth.From turnaround consulting to post-exit mindset, Jay dives deep into buying businesses the right way, find...2025-04-1831 min
Acquisition CollectiveWe Bought a Business for $1.1M and Nearly BrokeWhat really happens after you acquire a business? Greg shares the untold truth about buying a short-term rental property management company in the Colorado mountains—how it nearly broke him, what saved him, and the operational chaos he didn’t see coming.In this honest and detailed conversation, Greg breaks down:Why he walked away from VC-backed startupsWhat made him ditch investor funding and go self-fundedHow he picked the wrong-sized businessThe one employee that made or broke the businessHis biggest regret after closing...2025-04-151h 04
Acquisition CollectiveSBA Lender Reveal the Most Profitable Businesses to BuyThinking of buying an HVAC, plumbing, or electrical business? In this episode, we sit down with a top lender from Live Oak Bank, the #1 SBA lender in the U.S., to uncover the insider secrets of business acquisition financing.We break down how to qualify for an SBA loan, the hidden red flags in seller financials, the biggest mistakes first-time buyers make, and the real reason some deals fall apart at the last minute. Whether you're an investor, operator, or aspiring buyer, this deep dive will help you avoid costly mistakes and close smarter deals....2025-04-151h 00
Acquisition CollectiveI Bought a $3.5M Business and Regret It (Here’s Why)He Bought a Roofing Company—And It Nearly Broke Him: Hard Lessons in Business AcquisitionIn this brutally honest interview, Camille shares his raw and unfiltered journey of acquiring a commercial roofing business—and the major challenges that followed. After growing his residential roofing company in New Jersey from $300K to $7M in revenue, Camille stepped into the world of business acquisitions with high hopes. What he got was a reality check.From due diligence missteps to culture clashes, team dysfunction, overestimating synergies, and the harsh truth of managing people stuck in a fixed mindset—this i...2025-04-1455 min
Acquisition CollectiveWould you buy a business you knew nothing about?...Chandler Reed: From Real Estate Analyst to CEO—How I Bought and Turned Around a $7M Business I Found on TwitterChandler Reed is the founder of Get Green, a multifamily lighting and energy efficiency company. But just a few years ago, he was a 25-year-old real estate analyst scrolling Twitter when one life-changing tweet launched him into entrepreneurship. In this episode, Chandler shares the behind-the-scenes story of how he acquired and rebuilt a struggling lighting business—before he even knew what ETA or SMB meant.We cover how Chandler structured a seller-financed deal with no b...2025-04-1458 min
Acquisition CollectiveHow One Missed Clause Cost This Buyer $98,000!Joshua Richman is a seasoned insurance advisor and Partner at Symphony Risk, where he specializes in guiding acquisition entrepreneurs, searchers, and private equity firms through the complexities of insurance due diligence. With over 13 years of experience, he has helped hundreds of business buyers identify hidden risks, optimize coverage, and avoid costly mistakes post-acquisition.In this episode, Josh breaks down real-world stories of deals gone wrong due to overlooked insurance issues—from $700K worker’s comp claims to missing subcontractor agreements. Whether you're under LOI or already operating a business, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to help...2025-04-1453 min
Acquisition CollectiveThis Franchise Strategy Turned 50K Into 371K in a YearThinking about buying a franchise or scaling into multiple units? In this episode, we sit down with a seasoned multi-unit franchise operator who went from 6 locations to over 30+ and built a $40M+ franchise empire.He shares what franchises are worth buying in 2025, how to approach due diligence, why seller financing is often the key to great deals, and the red flags most buyers miss—especially around franchise lawsuits, required vendors, and poor-performing operators.00:01 – Best franchises to buy in 2025 (and why it depends on YOU)03:00 – Typical profit margins: auto, fitness, and fast food06:00 – Turnarounds vs. new...2025-04-081h 00
Acquisition CollectiveI Bought an Accounting Firm Without Being a CPAIn this behind-the-scenes conversation, we hear from RJ, a former software developer who transitioned into real estate, and then into the world of accounting firm acquisitions. After leaving his tech job in 2018 to pursue more freedom and purpose, RJ took a risk—buying a fully remote, five-person bookkeeping firm with no prior experience in accounting.What followed were long nights, unexpected client churn, and hard lessons about due diligence, employee retention, and systems that didn’t exist. But it didn’t stop there—RJ went on to acquire a second firm just a year later, one with higher-p...2025-04-081h 03
Acquisition CollectiveWhy Boomers Aren’t Selling—And What Smart Buyers Are Doing InsteadAre we really facing a “silver tsunami” of baby boomer business sales—or is the market telling a different story? In this episode, seasoned M&A broker and entrepreneur Clint Fiore breaks down the real state of small business acquisitions. With nearly a decade of deal-making experience and hands-on ownership under his belt, Clint shares hard truths about seller psychology, why so many businesses are “unsellable,” and how savvy buyers can find hidden gems and structure win-win deals.From the post-COVID M&A boom to navigating seller burnout, minority equity structures, and tax-efficient exits—this is a masterclass for anyone l...2025-04-0852 min
Acquisition CollectiveHow to Buy, Scale, and Exit IT Businesses SuccessfullyLearn how to buy, scale, and exit IT businesses with insider tips from Rick Murphy of Cogent Growth Partners. Discover valuation insights, deal structuring secrets, due diligence strategies, and proven integration methods to ensure acquisition success.Rick Murphy is the founder and CEO of Cogent Growth Partners, a firm specializing in buy-side M&A advisory for IT services companies. With nearly 30 years of experience, Rick has helped clients evaluate and acquire businesses through a process focused on real-world returns, relationship-building, and ethical deal-making. In this episode, Rick breaks down the truth behind “multiples,” what makes someone a qualified buye...2025-04-081h 07
Acquisition CollectiveBought an $8M Business With $0 DownHow This Veteran Built an Empire Through Seller FinancingWhen most people think about buying a business, they imagine needing millions in capital. Not this guy. In this episode, we sit down with a military veteran-turned-cardiology specialist who acquired an $8M restoration company with zero money down—100% seller financed. One year later, he's running a $100M fund and orchestrating a national roll-up of capital improvement companies, aiming for a $1.5B+ IPO in 5-7 years.We dive deep into his first acquisition, how he raised capital without prior experience, and the lessons learned scaling multiple 7- and 8-figure bu...2025-03-2659 min
Acquisition CollectiveHow to pick the perfect franchiseAre franchises really the safest way to build wealth, or are they just another trap? In this exclusive interview, we dive deep into the truth about franchises, business acquisitions, and the secrets of buying and selling businesses.Ron DiPietro is a franchise and business resale expert with decades of experience matching entrepreneurs with the right opportunities. He has helped countless business owners exit successfully and assisted investors in finding profitable, recession-proof franchises.Whether you're looking to buy your first franchise, sell an existing business, or understand the real pros and cons of franchising, this conversation is packed...2025-03-2650 min
Acquisition CollectiveWhat lawyers won't tell youThinking about buying a business? Before you make your move, watch this eye-opening conversation between Jay Bourgana and M&A attorney Jake Parsley as they break down the biggest mistakes, legal pitfalls, and game-changing strategies for small business acquisitions. Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, business buyer, investor, or post-exit founder, this is a must-watch!Jake Parsley is an experienced M&A attorney who has worked on countless small and mid-market acquisitions, helping buyers and sellers navigate complex deal structures, seller financing, and legal pitfalls. In this episode, Jake shares insider insights on how to protect your investment, av...2025-03-261h 06
Acquisition CollectiveHow to Buy a Business with No Money Down!Want to own a profitable business but don’t know where to start? This episode of The Business Acquisition Podcast with host Jay Bourgana and guest Brian Stroh breaks down the real secrets behind small business acquisition, scaling, and exiting with maximum profit. Inside This Episode: How Acquirer helps business buyers navigate acquisitions. The biggest mistake aspiring business owners make when taking over a company. How to buy a business with just 10% down using creative financing. The cultural red flags that can destroy your business investment. Why some business buyers fail—and how to avoid their...2025-03-261h 03
Acquisition CollectiveHow He Bought 60,000 Clients for Just $600!From rock bottom to a $5M/year business—this is the ultimate entrepreneur comeback story!What if your worst moment became the turning point for your success? That’s exactly what happened to Andrew Lassise. At 26, he hit rock bottom—a raging alcoholic, multiple DUIs, and an ultimatum: jail or rehab. Fast forward a few years, and he built a multi-million-dollar IT company, leveraging failing businesses, turning struggling client lists into profit, and mastering low-cost acquisition strategies. In this mind-blowing interview, Andrew shares: ✔️ How he turned a failed startup’s 500 abandoned clients into a $5M+ business. ✔️ The ‘G...2025-03-2658 min
Acquisition CollectiveHow to Buy a Business with No Money & Avoid These Costly Mistakes!Buying a business is one of the fastest ways to build wealth, but it’s also filled with hidden pitfalls that can destroy your investment. In this episode, Jay Bourgana sits down with Colin McNulty, an SBA lending expert, to break down the real risks, hidden traps, and financing hacks that most entrepreneurs miss.If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, business buyer, business owner, high-income professional, tech entrepreneur, post-exit founder, or investor, this episode is for you! 🚀💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ How to buy a business with 100% financing – yes, even with zero money down! ✅ Why...2025-03-251h 11
Acquisition CollectiveHow to Spot Red Flags & Win Big!Buying a business is one of the best ways to build wealth, but most entrepreneurs make costly mistakes that could have been avoided. In this powerhouse interview, Jay Bourgana sits down with Elliott Holland, a seasoned expert in business acquisitions, to uncover the biggest pitfalls, red flags, and hidden opportunities in the small business acquisition market today.💡 What You’ll Learn in This Video: ✅ The game-changing shift in SBA lending that makes it easier than ever to buy a business—even with no money down. ✅ How smart investors structure deals to minimize risk and maximize returns. ✅ The BIGG...2025-03-251h 09
Acquisition CollectiveHow to Sell your business 3 timesIn this episode of the Acquisition Collective, I sit down with Ben Surdi to discuss his incredible journey from launching PureDry Restoration to scaling it into a multi-million-dollar business and exiting for $40M to private equity—with no earnout!We Cover:✅ How Ben started in carpet cleaning and pivoted into restoration✅ The challenges of acquiring a business with hidden debt✅ Scaling from $3M to $16M in revenue and tripling EBITDA✅ Private equity deal structuring – 47 letters of interest, 27 LOIs, and securing the best offer✅ How to negotiate all-cash exits and maximize your second bite of the ap...2025-03-241h 16
Acquisition CollectiveThe Anatomy of a Winning Business AcquisitionHow do you build and scale businesses to billion-dollar exits? Mark Fikse, a serial entrepreneur and M&A expert, shares how he led roll-ups worth nearly $1 billion each and successfully sold to Blackstone for $1.6 billion! If you're looking to buy a business, scale an acquisition, or navigate M&A like a pro, this episode is a must-watch! 🚀👉 WATCH NOW and discover: ✔️ How to buy a business and scale it fast 💼 ✔️ Avoiding M&A pitfalls (buck fever, bad deals, team risks) 🚨 ✔️ The #1 reason businesses fail after acquisition 🤯 ✔️ Why private equity firms overpay for some companies 💰 ✔️ Building high-growth acquisition...2025-03-241h 12
Acquisition CollectiveThe #1 Mistake Business Buyers Make (And How to Avoid It!)Thinking about buying a business? Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, business owner, or investor, this episode is a MUST-WATCH before you make your next move! Mike Jerman, an Air Force captain turned M&A expert, shares insider secrets on how to spot red flags, hidden risks, and financial traps when acquiring a business.Key Takeaways in This Video:The biggest mistake business buyers make (and how to avoid it!)How to analyze financial statements like a proThe truth about working capital, cash flow, and due diligenceHow sellers manipulate EBITDA to i...2025-03-2456 min
Acquisition CollectiveInside a Billion Dollar Rollup with Adam CoffeyIn this Episode, Adam Coffey shares his incredible journey from military service to becoming a CEO, acquiring 58 companies, and leading over $2.4 billion in exits. If you're interested in private equity, roll-ups, M&A strategy, or scaling businesses, this conversation is a masterclass in buy-and-build strategies.What You’ll Learn in This Video:How Adam built and exited three multi-national companiesThe step-by-step process of a buy-and-build strategyThe power of multiple exits and rollover investingThe importance of building an internal M&A teamHow to turnaround struggling companies and scale th...2025-03-241h 11
Acquisition CollectiveHow I Bought 58 Businesses & Built a $1B EmpireWant to acquire, scale, and dominate your industry? This episode is a goldmine for business buyers, entrepreneurs, and investors looking to make smart acquisitions and build high-growth companies.Jay Bourgana sits down with Adam Coffey, a private equity expert, best-selling author, and M&A powerhouse who has bought and sold 58 businesses and built companies worth over $2.4 billion. In this episode, he reveals the controversial strategies behind private equity roll-ups, acquisitions, and how entrepreneurs can use the same tactics to create massive wealth. Whether you’re buying your first business, looking to scale through acquisitions, or pla...2025-03-201h 11
Acquisition CollectiveThe Keys to Successful Business Acquisitions & Turnarounds with Michael DillThe Keys to Successful Business Acquisitions & Turnarounds | Michael Dill on Acquisition Collective🚀 Want to buy and grow a business successfully? Learn the inside strategies from business coach Michael Dill!In this episode of Acquisition Collective, host Jay Bourgana sits down with Michael Dill, a seasoned ActionCOACH, to uncover the strategies, systems, and leadership mindset needed to acquire, integrate, and scale small businesses.Michael shares real-world examples of acquisitions gone right and wrong, breaking down the key factors in choosing the right business, avoiding costly mistakes, and setting up a newly acquired company for long-term suc...2025-03-1852 min
The BizDad Podcast2024 Recap Part 20: Marriage and Communication - Building Strong Foundations👨👩👧👦 In this recap episode on marriage, delve into essential tips and advice on making one of life's most critical decisions: choosing a spouse. Learn how aligning on core values with your partner can fortify your marriage and support business ventures. Discover strategies for cutting stress in relationships while raising kids, balancing work, and maintaining strong communication. From prioritizing God, spouse, and children, to compassionate honesty and respect, this episode offers practical advice for being the best husband and father. Specific advice includes managing tension between partners, shifting roles in the family, supporting children's needs, and the importance of community. ...2024-12-2759 minThe BizDad Podcast2024 Recap Part 18: Embracing Fatherhood - Stories of Growth and ConnectionIn this episode, dive deep into the joys and challenges of fatherhood. 🙌 Explore firsthand accounts and insights from various dads who have appeared on the podcast throughout the year. From navigating relationships after divorce to the significance of being present, this recap shares valuable advice and heartfelt stories. Discover the importance of setting a good example, engaging deeply with your children, and balancing work-life dynamics. 🏡 Find out the benefits of martial arts for discipline, the necessity of intentional parenting, and the ultimate goal of raising resilient and morally grounded kids. Whether you're a dad or preparing to be one...2024-12-252h 39The BizDad Podcast2024 Recap Part 17: Building Success - Financial Literacy and Business Involvement for KidsIn this recap episode, the focus is on teaching financial literacy to children and involving them in business activities to provide early experiences and opportunities. Various successful entrepreneurs share their insights on the importance of instilling business acumen in young minds, equipping them with financial knowledge, and offering them practical business exposure. Lessons and advice include innovative methods for kids to understand finances, strategies for integrating them into family businesses, and fostering entrepreneurial thinking from a young age. Dive in to discover how these approaches can shape the future of your children, making them financially savvy and...2024-12-242h 32The BizDad Podcast2024 Recap Part 16: Diverse Backgrounds & Powerful Lessons from Successful Entrepreneurs🔍 Explore the rich backgrounds of our incredible guests! In this episode, we explore diverse upbringing stories, from overcoming financial uncertainties to entrepreneurial journeys. Learn how family dynamics, cultural heritage, and personal struggles shape success and resilience. Packed with inspiration and valuable lessons to enhance your journey! 🌟👨👩👦👦Timestamps:00:00 Adam Intro00:37 Darren Light16:09 Thomas Pfanner20:40 Lance Knaub34:26 Matt Brawner47:16 John Laney01:05:25 Pete Armstrong01:27:27 Jay Bourgana01:45:22 John Edwin01:57:31 Brett Harmeling02:09:57 Dennis Callan02:16:30 Matt Donnelly02:26:53...2024-12-232h 35
The Purpose Matrix#47 Transforming Businesses and People with Jay BourganaSend us a textIntroducing Jay Bourgana, a renowned business visionary with a proven track record of transforming good businesses into thriving success stories. With over 25 years of experience in the United States, China, and Europe, Jay excels in finance, marketing, and building efficient operating teams. Jay is the founder of Foresight Partners, a private equity company committed to turning good businesses into exceptional ones. At Foresight Partners, they provide the resources that businesses need to grow and succeed, including capital, technology, and expertise. What sets them apart is their focus on long-term value creation, se...2024-11-1952 min
Action Academy | Replace The Job You Hate With A Life You LoveBusiness Acquisition Coaching From An Entrepreneur with A $350M Exit (Yes - 350 Million)Today's show we bring back Jay Bourgana to coach me and you guys through business buying (@jbourgana)Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Schedule A Free 30 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" Check Out Our Bestselling Book : From Passive To Passionate: How To Quit Your Job - Grow Your Wealth - And Turn Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide?2024-11-1252 minThe BizDad PodcastEpisode 69: Work to Learn, Not Just to Earn with Jay BourganaIf you develop a network of high-quality people in your life, your life's going to be richer. Your kid's life is going to be richer. —Jay Bourgana In this episode, Jay Bourgana shares his experiences growing up in Morocco and achieving financial independence, along with deep discussions on the importance of financial literacy and the immigrant mentality. The narrative highlights the challenges and successes of managing large-scale operations, transitioning to real estate, and the resilience learned through global experiences. Additionally, the episode delves into personal aspects of intentional parenting, emphasizing homeschooling and nu...2024-10-211h 45Action Academy | Replace The Job You Hate With A Life You LoveBusiness Buying 101 | How To Choose A Business, Analyze The Numbers, And Negotiate The Purchase w/ Jay Bourgana (Exited a $350,000,000 Business)Today's episode is a LIVE CALL within the Action Academy Community with Jay Bourgana. Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Schedule A Free 30 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" Check Out Our Bestselling Book : From Passive To Passionate: How To Quit Your Job - Grow Your Wealth - And Turn Your Passions Into Profits Want A Free $100k+ Side Hustle Guide?2023-08-0356 min
The Matt King Show$0 to $350 Million in 4 Years with Jay Bourgana | Ep 305 (Member Spotlight)Jay Bourgana is a renowned business visionary with a 25-year track record of transforming businesses into successes. As the founder of Foresight Partners, he focuses on long-term value creation, providing resources like capital and technology to foster sustainable growth. Foresight Partners works closely with businesses, tailoring strategies to their strengths while maintaining their independence and identity.
Powerful Moments From The Episode
00:00 - 0 to $350 Million in Sales in 4 Years
00:37 - Introducing Jay Bourgana
03:21 - Immigrating from Morocco
05:42 - Leaving the Finance Industry for Massive Manufacturing Success
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Grow Your Cashflow PodcastHow to Overcome Investment Anxiety w/ Jay Bourgana, Founder of Foresight PartnersWelcome to The Legacy Wealth Podcast where we help accredited business owners become educated & get access to, private investments that the wealthiest investors in the world utilize to grow their net worth. We do this by providing insight & access to successful fund managers & investors across multiple asset classes.I am your host, Pascal Wagner, and today I am interviewing Jay Bourgana, Founder of Foresight Partners and we're diving into:- How to best understand the market?- How can you maximize the cash flow?- And how to overcome the fear of investing in...2023-05-3038 minAction Academy | Replace The Job You Hate With A Life You LoveThe Hawaiian Business Flipper: How Jay Bourgana Built a $350 Million Dollar Brokerage & A Business EmpireJay grew his real estate business from zero to $350M before acquisition. Today, Jay is in the business of acquiring small to mid size service businesses and in the last five years he's been involved in 32 transactions from plumbing companies, to HVAC, to IT managed service providers.Want To Quit Your Job In The Next 6-18 Months Through Buying Commercial Real Estate & Small Businesses? 👔🏝️ Schedule A Free 30 Minute Coaching Call With Our Team Here To Get "Unstuck" Check Out Our Bestselling Book : From Passive To Passio...2023-04-2048 min
Life Beyond the BriefsAcquiring and Retaining Great Talent with Serial Entrepreneur Jay BourganaJay Bourgana knows a thing or two about great employees. Jay grew his real estate business from zero to $350M before acquisition. And he did it by focusing on client experience in a roundabout way... Jay knows that when you take care of your employees, they take care of your customers, so he focused NOT directly on the customer, but directly on the employee building a great place for people to work.Today, Jay is in the business of acquiring small to mid size service businesses and in the last five years he's been involved in 32 transactions fr...2023-04-1839 min
Real Construction Owners PodcastVertical Integration in Construction business | RCO Podcast with Justin Ledford and Jay BourganaSignup for Free Training here! https://www.federalconstructionuniversity.com/landing-page1
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Jay is the founder of Foresight Partners, a private equity company committed to turning good businesses into exceptional ones. Jay Bourgana, a renowned business visionary with a proven track record of transforming good businesses into thriving success stories. With over 25 years of experience in the United States, China, and Europe, Jay excels in finance, marketing, and building efficient operating teams. In this Podcast, we...2023-04-1544 min
The Cashflow ProjectCreating Legacy Wealth through Business Acquisitions with Jay BourganaWelcome to The Cashflow Project! In this episode, Vince sits down with Jay Bourgana, a business visionary who has turned struggling businesses into success stories over 25 years of experience in the US, China, and Europe. Jay shares his journey from working for a company to owning his own businesses and assets, where he learned valuable lessons in good management, accounting, and inventory control. He also discusses his current focus on acquiring struggling businesses to turn them around and help them grow for potential sale or long-term hold. Tune in as Jay and Vince explore the concept of bottlenecks in...2023-04-131h 01
The Millionaire MindEP18: The Ripple Effect of Employee Empowerment in Achieving Business Success with Jay BourganaA people-centered business management approach goes a long way in scaling your company up to generating an impact in society. Grasp awareness in cultivating culture and progress with your employees from the guidance of today’s guest, Jay Bourgana, to start that change today!Key takeaways to listen forAdvantages of knowing how to provide solutions to company management issuesHow micro capacity upgrades contribute to macro business progress Importance of having a leader and how they maintain a workplace’s cultureWhy providing holistic employee care...2023-04-1244 min
Pillars Of Wealth CreationPOWC #560 – Buying Businesses with Jay BourganaBuying and rehabbing businesses can be very profitable if you do it like Jay Bourgana. Welcome to Pillars of Wealth Creation, where we talk about building financial freedom with a special focus in business and Real Estate. Follow along as Todd Dexheimer interviews top entrepreneurs, investors, advisers and coaches.
Jay Bourgana is a veteran management consultant turned business owner. He has experience in banking, manufacturing, and management consulting including 10 years stints in China and Europe. Jay currently resides on Oahu, Hawaii with his wife and two children- Isabel and Jack. He started the Homearly Real Estate Group which, grew from $0...2023-02-2052 min
Business with BeersLeveraging Your Time with Systems & Processes with Jay Bourgana | Ep 35This week we’ve got an amazing show with Jay Bourgana. Jay is a “recovering” management consultant turned business owner. He has experience in banking, consulting, and manufacturing in China and Europe.Jay and I have a great conversation about thinking big and putting together systems & processes to leverage your time.Book Links: Meditations - Marcus AureliusVivid Vision: A Remarkable Tool for Aligning Your Business Around a Shared Vision of the Future - Cameron Herold Send me a text3 ways I can help yo...2021-11-2930 min
Real Estate Uncensored - Real Estate Sales & Marketing Training PodcastKey Strategies to Build, Scale and SELL Your Real Estate Team w/Jay BourganaBuilding a real estate team that doesn’t require our constant attention is something most leaders aspire to, but no one said it was easy. What are the biggest challenges standing in the way of aspirational team leaders looking to scale (and maybe even sell) their teams? More importantly, how can we get around those barriers? In this episode, Executive VP of First Team Real Estate and Founder of Homearly Real Estate Group, Jay Bourgana details how he managed to build and scale not just one, but TWO teams. 2021-10-1447 min
GSD Mode PodcastRealtor Goes From $0 to $150Million Yearly Gross Volume In 5 Years | GSD Mode Podcast InterviewJay went from $0 to selling $150Million per year (gross sales volume) within 5 years, which led to a Multi Billion Dollar Company buying his Real Estate Team. In this GSD Mode Podcast Interview, Jay Bourgana breaks down His journey prior to getting into Real Estate (which created an amazing foundation for Him), what led Him to the Real Estate Industry and becoming a Realtor & how He went from being a brand new Individual Realtor to building a highly successful Real Estate Team that He was able to sell (and do all of this within 5 years, which is INSANE)! 2021-01-181h 19
Real Estate Rockstars Podcast946: How to Build and Sell a Real Estate Business in 5 Years with Jay BourganaHave you considered selling your real estate business but aren’t sure where to start? Today’s guest, Jay Bourgana, can help. He built and sold a profitable real estate business in just five years and joins us to share what it took. Plus, Jay explains how to valuate your business, how to increase its value, and then outlines the specific steps to take when prepping to sell. Listen in and learn exactly what it’ll take to get your real estate business sold.Get Instant Access to Hundreds of Free Real Estate ToolsVisit hiband...2021-01-1145 min