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Buyers and Builders

PrivateEquityGuy
Entrepreneurship
Private Equity
Acquisitions
Investing
Investment Strategies
Business Acquisition
Capitalpad
Mergers and Acquisitions
E-Commerce
Holding Companies
Self-Funded Search
Investment Banking
Search Funds
Small Business Acquisitions
Micro Acquisition
Exits
Investment
Saas
Real Estate
Business Growth

The Buyers and Builders podcast with PrivateEquityGuy is a place where you can find meaningful conversations about holding companies, buying and building businesses, entrepreneurship, investing, and more. Be sure to follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode!

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Frederik Brandis was one of the key minds behind Arsipa, a buy-and-build platform focused on acquiring occupational medicine and workplace safety consultancies. As one of the earliest investors and strategic partners, he helped scale the business thr... more

Greg Geronemus is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Footbridge Partners, one of the leading investors in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). Before launching Footbridge, Greg and his partner David acquired a business generating approxima... more

Nathan Lindley is the CEO of Lindley Home Services, an HVAC platform that has completed 11 acquisitions across Texas.

But this story almost ended before it began...

After acquiring his first two companies with an SBA loan, Nathan watched revenue co... more

Chris Rolls is the founder of PieLAB Capital, a holding company with nine portfolio companies built through 13 acquisitions.

After building and selling multiple businesses, Chris entered private equity to learn the investing side of the game. But he... more

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Recent Guests

Chris Rolls
Founder of PieLAB Capital
PieLAB Capital
Episode: 13 Acquisitions and Why Permanent Capital Beats Private Equity | Chris Rolls of PieLab Capital
David Flickinger
CEO of Whelm, Managed AI Infrastructure for Businesses
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Episode: A $6.5M Estimate in 23 Minutes: How AI Is Rewiring SMBs | David Flickinger Interview
Brett Kelly
Founder and CEO, Kelly Partners Group Holdings
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Episode: 90+ Acquisitions, 30% Revenue CAGR, 35% Book Value Growth | Brett Kelly Interview
Andrea Allegrini
Key executive behind Lindbergh's growth and acquisitions
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Episode: How We Bought 14 Businesses and Built a $120M HoldCo | Andrea Allegrini of Lindbergh
Ramsey Sahyoun
Founder of Evergreen, co-creator of the Evergreen holding company model
Evergreen
Episode: How We Bought 160 Businesses and Built a $1.5B HoldCo at 33 and 35 | Ramsey Sahyoun of Evergreen
Mark Sinatra
CEO and co-founder of ETA Equity
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Episode: 35+ Acquisitions, $1.3B Exit and Backing 80+ Searchers | Mark Sinatra of ETA Equity
Robert Irving
Experienced operator and investor who built and scaled service businesses and led a large roll-up
Buffalo Growth Partners
Episode: What 137 Acquisitions Taught Me About Operational Excellence | Robert Irving Interview
Simon Plummer
Co-founder of Arbor Permanent Owners, former operator in manufacturing
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Episode: Buying Three Founder-Led SMEs: Lessons from the Trenches | Simon Plummer Interview
P. V. Ramanathan
Dubai-based entrepreneur, Ram, CTS owner, Neeti Fund and ValueX Middle East founder
CTS / Neeti Fund / ValueX Middle East
Episode: From Management Buyout to Fund of Funds | P. V. Ramanathan (Ram) Interview

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Mick
Host of the show focused on buyers/holding company strategies and operator-led growth.
PrivateEquityGuy
Primary host with deep ties to private equity and hands-on deal commentary.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • On of My Favorite Pods

    Mikk interviews some really interesting players in the M&A and PE space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ljklj; j
    United States2 years ago
  • HoldCo distillery

    Wow - cracking content. Real examples. The kind of stuff you would ask your rich uncle if you had one. Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Euro bound
    Australia3 years ago

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Cracking content with real examples; you could ask a rich uncle, if you had one.
Great host, insightful guests, and practical takeaways for operators and investors.
The host dives into practical, real-world deal details and governance.
Mikk interviews interesting players in the M&A and PE space.

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A $6.5M Estimate in 23 Minutes: How AI Is Rewiring SMBs | David Flickinger Interview
Q: Can you walk us through the difference between asking ChatGPT a question versus having an AI system that lives inside the business?
Having an AI inside the business means the AI is connected to the company's systems and data (CRM, ERP, pricing, documents), providing context-rich, relevant responses. This contrasts with chatbots that work in isolation and often give confident but out-of-context answers unless fed a lot of ad-hoc data.
90+ Acquisitions, 30% Revenue CAGR, 35% Book Value Growth | Brett Kelly Interview
Q: Do you need to be a former accountant to join your firm or to fit your hiring model?
No; they prioritize values and a rigorous 17-step hiring process, and they discourage bringing preconceived habits from other firms, focusing instead on cultural fit and long-term potential.
90+ Acquisitions, 30% Revenue CAGR, 35% Book Value Growth | Brett Kelly Interview
Q: Why did you choose to go public, and how do you see public listing fitting your model?
He believed listing would attract talent, legitimize the model, and help build a global, high-integrity platform that could partner with top firms, despite being a private-equity-style growth strategy.
90+ Acquisitions, 30% Revenue CAGR, 35% Book Value Growth | Brett Kelly Interview
Q: When it comes to the manual and the pyramid, how prepared were you for the first five to ten acquisitions?
The guest explains that the book and manual started on day one and evolved from practical experience; the initial framework was used as a training tool and refined through early acquisitions to keep the team aligned.
13 Acquisitions and Why Permanent Capital Beats Private Equity | Chris Rolls of PieLab Capital
Q: Why private market investing generate better returns than public markets?
Because you can access deeper due diligence with owners and sales teams, pay generally lower prices due to lack of liquidity premium in private deals, and benefit from more opportunities and greater ability to tailor terms without public market disclosure constraints.

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What is Buyers and Builders about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on holding companies, acquisitions, and long-horizon value creation in private markets, with a strong emphasis on operator-led growth, disciplined roll-ups, and recurring investments in niche industries. Episodes often feature practitioners sharing hands-on deal sourcing, integration playbooks, and how AI, long-duration capital, and decentralized portfolio management create durable value. Notably, the program blends strategy with operability—covering everything from permanent capital vs. private equity, to founder-led transitions, to the realities and tactics of scaling multi-company platforms. Listeners are exposed to practical frameworks, real-world war stories, and a clear preference for thoughtful, patient capital and d... more

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3. Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry
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