Rich Benet Shares Valuable Advice about Buying a Small Business | Ep. #6
Release Date: 12/13/2022
Insider Secrets for Selling Your Business with Joshua Sagman
Story Loans
💼 Thinking about selling your business? Before you do, you need to hear this. Joshua Sagman—business broker, industry disruptor, and author of Insider Secrets of Selling Your Business—joins Ray Drew to share the real playbook on maximizing value, avoiding common pitfalls, and navigating the wild world of business brokerage. In this episode, Josh and Ray break down: 🔥 The biggest mistakes sellers make (and how to avoid them) 💰 Why valuation isn’t just about the numbers 📉 How bad planning can cost you millions 🤝 Creative exit strategies you probably haven’t considered 🛑...
info_outline
Building a 7-figure Karate Business From Scratch
Story Loans
info_outline
SMB Acquisition Story: New Parents Chasing Their Dream of a More Free Life (feat. The Carpers)
Story Loans
On this very special episode of Story Loans, Ray travels to South Carolina to sit down with his borrowers, Angelina and Donnie Carper. This is an incredible story of resilience. Although Angelina had an extensive background in construction, her journey to own her own construction company challenged her own competence. From meeting on Bumble to navigating the intricacies of merging their professional and personal lives, the Carpers provide invaluable insights into the construction business and entrepreneurship. Angelina shares her deep-rooted passion for construction, starting from her...
info_outline
SMB Expert Series: The State of Franchising in 2024 feat. Adam Wasch
Story Loans
In this engaging episode of Story Loans' SMB Expert Series, host Ray welcomes Adam Wasch, founding partner of The Franchise Firm. Adam shares insights into the franchising realm, detailing the complexities and strategies involved in starting a franchise, franchising an existing concept, and the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions. Delve into the conversation where Adam sheds light on the emerging trends within the franchising industry and offers practical advice on identifying franchise opportunities, evaluating them, and negotiating franchise agreements. Franchising as a business model...
info_outline
SMB Expert Series: What You Need to Know about Buying a Business in 2024 feat. David C. Barnett
Story Loans
David has a ton of information on his website:
info_outline
SMB Expert Series: Tax Strategies for Business Acquisitions and Start-ups feat. Greg O’Brien
Story Loans
Let's talk about tax implications and strategies for small business acquisitions. Well, in this episode of my SMB Expert series, I talk with Greg O'Brien about just that. Greg O'Brien is the co-CEO and co-founder of Anomaly CPA, a firm specializing in accounting and financial services for startups, high-growth small businesses, and real estate investors. With a background that combines an accounting pedigree – he holds a master's degree in tax – and real-world experience from real estate development, Greg has positioned himself as a versatile expert in the entrepreneurial space. His...
info_outline
SMB Expert Series: Operational Tips for Service-based Business Owners feat. Sasha Crabtrey
Story Loans
Value Proposition. Communication. Scheduling. Alright. I'm trying something new. In this episode, I sit down with Sasha Crabtrey, president and founder of Remote COO. Sasha shares the intricacies of running a small to medium-sized business with efficiency and effectiveness. The is episode is packed with practical advice for entrepreneurs, emphasizing the evolution of remote work, time management, and best practices for scaling operations in a b2b service-based business.
info_outline
Applying for SBA 7a Acquisition Loans & Building an HVAC Empire feat. Nathan Lenahan | Ep. #12
Story Loans
Ray sits down with SMB owner/operator Nathan Lenahan to discuss his journey through 2 SBA 7a acquisition loans to acquire HVAC businesses. Tune in to hear the story of a true leader and operator building an HVAC empire in DFW with 3 friends/partners. Link to his LinkedIn: LinkedIn.com/in/nathanlenahan Link to his twitter: @n8lenahan
info_outline
Triple Threat Sam Rosati talks all things SMB | Ep. #11
Story Loans
Sam Rosati joins us to share his SMB journey as a CPA, M&A Attorney, and Entrepreneur. Tune in to hear his story. Following his father’s footsteps in M&A Buying his first 2 SMBs 39 days apart SBA vs Conventional financing Getting searchers together in person at SMB Bootcamps The story behind SMB Law Group Investing in SMBs For more information about SMB Law and SMB Bootcamp: ➡️ SMBash: ➡️ Search Fund Bootcamp:
info_outline
Russ Hadlock Invents a Viral Peloton Product then Buys an Autoglass Business | Ep. #10
Story Loans
In this episode of Story Loans, Ray sits down with Russ Hadlock, Owner of The Autoglass Clinic & Mobile Radio. Russ acquired this business in November 2022 with the help of an SBA 7a Loan. Russ’s career began in sales until one day he had a true “ah-ha moment” and invented a product for Peloton owners that immediately took off and generated $4.5mm in revenue within 18 months. He since exited that business and used his newly created wealth to acquire an already existing, profitable business. This is his story.
info_outline