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Search Party

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Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Next Coast Legacy
Private Equity
Haley AI
Search Fund
Cybersecurity
AI In Sales
Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA)
Hrtogo
Reliable Premium Management
Ticketech
Palcare
Yale School Of Management
Boulay
Capital Gains Tax
Tax Planning
Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises
Government Contracts
Transtech

Search Party is a video-podcast dedicated to elevating knowledge of the Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA) strategy, an increasingly popular model for private investing and wealth creation. The thought-leadership series is hosted by private capital journalist David Snow, and features expert commentary by Next Coast Legacy’s Dustin Sellers and Anthony Walker, two veterans of the ETA strateg... more

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The ETA search has grown into a more professional asset class over the years, but its reliance on mentorship makes it hard to scale to the size many institutional investors require, says Susan Pohlmeyer, co-founder and partner of Futaleufu Partners, ... more

Cory Prott, an ETA searcher who acquired and became CEO of HRtoGo, had to engineer a cultural overhaul after discovering he inherited a workforce that had an antagonistic view of their employer. This was one of numerous challenges he faced that an ad... more

When ETA entrepreneurs finally reach the exit they've spent years grinding toward, the tax decisions made in that moment can cost them millions — or save them millions.

Boulay Wealth Partner Nathan Faith breaks down the strategies many financial adv... more

Chris Sigala took an unconventional path through ETA — no MBA, no traditional search fund syndicate, and a relatively brief search in a very specific healthcare niche.

Sigala has now completed an ETA round trip, having sourced and acquired Renvio - ... more

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Cory Prott
CEO of HRtoGo
HRtoGo
Episode: ETA Searcher Cory Prott is Proud to Have Changed the Company Culture
Nathan Faith
Wealth Partner at Boulay
Boulay
Episode: Post-Exit Tax Strategies Your Advisor May Not Know
Chris Sigala
ETA Searcher, founder of Renvio
Renvio
Episode: Chris Sigala Left Private Equity For the ETA Journey
Anthony Walker
General Partner at NCL Partners
NCL Partners
Episode: Chris Sigala Left Private Equity For the ETA Journey
Brian Axelrad
Partner at Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton
Kilpatrick, Townsend & Stockton
Episode: Chris Sigala Left Private Equity For the ETA Journey
Ania Aliev
CEO of Life Support Systems
Life Support Systems
Episode: Searching While Pregnant
Courtney Dunn
VP of Customer Success
Cerbo
Episode: Searching While Pregnant
Keith Burns
CEO of CyberData Pros
CyberData Pros
Episode: Without Cybersecurity, Small Businesses Can Get a Lot Smaller
Chris Arrendale
Founder of CyberData Pros
CyberData Pros
Episode: Without Cybersecurity, Small Businesses Can Get a Lot Smaller

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David Snow
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4.7 out of 5 stars from 6 ratings
  • Search Party

    This podcast is amazing! Feels like the only one of its kind. It must listen for anyone who’s considering entrepreneurship through acquisition.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BigDaddyMakk
    United States2 years ago

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Practical insights and candid discussions with operators and investors.
Audience finds it essential for ETA journeys and deal-making.
Excellent resource for aspiring ETAs and sponsorship opportunities.
Strong guest mix that blends academics with practitioner experience.

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For Searcher CEOs, Exit Planning Begins at the Beginning of the ETA Journey
Q: Give us the executive summary of your own story in the ETA world, and how you found yourself the CEO of a lower-middle market business, and we're in the market for the good advice that the folks at Boulay might have to offer.
Burton Francis explains that the business began as a family venture; after his father's death and a rapid shift in leadership, he stepped in, built a board, and steered the company toward an exit while maintaining customer relations, operational discipline, and readiness for potential buyers. He emphasizes aligning leadership, governance, and a strong due-diligence posture with expert advisors to maximize value and ensure a smooth transition.
Without Cybersecurity, Small Businesses Can Get a Lot Smaller
Q: What are the concrete risks for an ETA-backed CEO if they don't up their cyber game ahead of a potential exit?
The guests discuss heightened due-diligence by PE firms, potential reductions in EBITDA due to remediation costs, and the importance of documented audits and certifications to protect deal value and accelerate negotiations.
Without Cybersecurity, Small Businesses Can Get a Lot Smaller
Q: Talk about your ETA journey and what opportunities you saw before partnering with CyberData Pros, especially in terms of technology readiness.
Keith Burns and Chris Arrendale explain how smaller ETA-backed firms often lack internal IT oversight, and outsourcing security as a virtual CISO helps them meet government and enterprise standards, opening doors to larger contracts and smoother exits.
Post-Exit Tax Strategies Your Advisor May Not Know
Q: How should someone structure their post-exit money to balance lifestyle needs with future opportunities?
Faith explains the division into an end zone bucket for daily living and a legacy bucket for long-term investments and backers of future ventures, highlighting diversification and risk tolerance differences.
Post-Exit Tax Strategies Your Advisor May Not Know
Q: Walk us through what the wealth stage feels like for searchers as they approach a potential exit.
The host asks about the emotional and practical shifts people experience when wealth begins to materialize, emphasizing the need to plan for immediate spending versus long-term wealth strategies.

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What is Search Party about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA) with investors, operators, and advisors sharing real-world dealmaking, governance, and operating playbooks for lower-middle-market businesses. Episodes emphasize due diligence, capital structures, post-merger integration, and governance, often featuring cross-functional roles from lawyers and lenders to academics and cybersecurity experts. A standout pattern is the practical, boss-level storytelling that blends personal journeys with technical advice on sourcing, financing, and scaling ETAs, making it a go-to for listeners actively pursuing ETA paths or sponsorships seeking a deeply engaged business audience. Noteworthy is the mix of practitioner-operators and academically groun... more

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1. Cory Prott
2. Nathan Faith
3. Chris Sigala
4. Anthony Walker
5. Brian Axelrad
6. Ania Aliev
7. Courtney Dunn
8. Keith Burns

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