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The Deal Podcast

Joshua Wilson
Mergers and Acquisitions
Private Equity
Real Estate
Entrepreneurship
Investment Banking
Louisiana
EBITDA
Venture Capital
Decision Making
Divine Guidance
Business Valuation
Transactional Law
Major League Baseball
Beacon Realty
Psychology
Value Assessment
Market Competition
Deal Comps
Corporate Law
Commercial Banking

Welcome to a podcast that goes beyond the headlines to reveal the human and financial side of building enterprise value. Hosted by M&A advisor and executive producer Joshua Wilson, this is The Deal Podcast, brought to you by FA Mergers. We're your front-row seat to the strategies shaping today's lower- and middle-market, from the family-run business to the multi-million-dollar portfolio.

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Latest Episodes

What does it actually take to walk away from a thriving career at the top of your game — and how do you do it without leaving wreckage behind?

In this special episode of The Deal Podcast, host Joshua Wilson and co-host Jude David, JD, DCL, MBA — Man... more

What happens when a former musician with degrees in graphic design and public relations becomes the executive director of one of Louisiana's most important startup engines? You get Destin Ortego — and a playbook that's helped founders raise $116M in ... more

What does it actually take to land a $1.4 billion manufacturing deal in a parish of 70,000 people? Mike Tarantino has the playbook — and he's running it in real time.

In this episode, Joshua Wilson and co-host Scott Shea sit down with Mike Tarantino... more

What if the same company could give you four bites of the apple? Steven Pivnik did exactly that — and nearly lost it all in between.

In this episode of The Deal Podcast, host Joshua Wilson sits down with Steven Pivnik, serial founder, endurance athl... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Tarantino
President and CEO of Iberia Industrial Development Foundation
Iberia Industrial Development Foundation
Episode: The Public-Private Partnership Playbook with Mike Tarantino
Steven Pivnik
entreprenuer who built and sold a software company four times; operates in M&A advisory and coaching
Independent entrepreneur turned advisor
Episode: The Pattern Recognition Skill That Built Four Exits with Steven Pivnik
Bryan McGehee
Founder of Gatr Coolers
Gatr Coolers
Episode: Gatr Coolers: The Story Behind the Brand with Bryan McGehee
Dominic Dupré
Founder of Tule Creek Capital; Gulf Coast investment firm focusing on heavy industrial environmental space
Tule Creek Capital
Episode: Finding Your Highest and Best Use as an Entrepreneur — Dominic Dupré
Yarin Gaon
Serial entrepreneur turned investor; founder of Fractional Partners
Fractional Partners
Episode: The Growth by Subtraction Playbook for Middle Market Founders with Yarin Gaon
George Boudreaux
Founder, Pelican Roofing Company
Pelican Roofing
Episode: The Partner You Need When You've Run Out of Gas — George Boudreaux & Nathan Rath
Nathan Rath
Co-owner and CEO, Pelican Roofing
Pelican Roofing
Episode: The Partner You Need When You've Run Out of Gas — George Boudreaux & Nathan Rath
Stacy Maggard
Co-founder of Azalea Health Services
Azalea Health Services
Episode: Building a Business With Your Spouse Without Losing Your Mind — Kenny & Stacy Maggard
Kenny Maggard
Co-founder of Azalea Health Services
Azalea Health Services
Episode: Building a Business With Your Spouse Without Losing Your Mind — Kenny & Stacy Maggard

Hosts

Joshua Wilson
Host of The Deal Podcast and real estate broker with FINRA licensure, focusing on SPACs, IPOs, M&A, and private placements.
Scott Shea
Co-host contributing deal-focused and operational insights.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 11 ratings
  • Outstanding podcast

    The Deal Podcast is absolutely outstanding! Huge value, great insights, fantastic look into this world of deal making!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Great, but no sync
    United States3 months ago
  • A great podcast with superb specialized content focuse on Private Equity, M&A and Value Creation.

    The Q&A is well crafted and very informative. It appeals to both subject matter experts and novice learners.

    As a PE professional I highly recommend this and strongly believe it is among the best PE Podcats out there.

    Podchaser
    5
    mohamad.h.chahine
    3 months ago
  • Beyond just the deal

    The Deal Podcast is a highly effective resource for navigating the complex world of middle-market dealmaking, achieving notable success in both guest quality and content engagement.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SmoothStoneCapital
    United States7 months ago
  • As a student interested in M&A and deal-making, this podcast has become one of my favorites. Joshua Wilson does a fantastic job bringing on guests who share what actually goes into building, buying, and growing companies. I really appreciate how Joshua and his guests, like Jude David and Thomas Hooks, go beyond just the numbers and actually talk about mindset, leadership, and real-world lessons in business. This is easily one of the most authentic and valuable podcasts for anyone who wants to le... more

    Podchaser
    5
    elliottlynd
    7 months ago
  • Very insightful and genuine

    As a student interested in M&A and deal-making, this podcast has become one of my favorites. Joshua Wilson does a fantastic job bringing on guests who share what actually goes into building, buying, and growing companies. I really appreciate how Joshua and his guests, like Jude David and Thomas Hooks, go beyond just the numbers and actually talk about mindset, leadership, and real-world lessons in business. This is easily one of the most authentic and valuable podcasts for anyone who wants to le... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
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    United States7 months ago

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Wide range of guests keeps content fresh and actionable.
Great blend of founder stories and hard-nosed deal wisdom.
Solid for anyone interested in middle-market growth and exits.
Punchy, practical takeaways for dealmakers.

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Why Culture Kills More Acquisitions Than Bad Pricing — Scott Harkey
Q: What keeps you motivated in the deal-making space?
Scott says he loves deal-making, pitching clients, and building communities around brands as a long-term strategy to sustain revenue and trust, drawing on psychology and storytelling.
Why Culture Kills More Acquisitions Than Bad Pricing — Scott Harkey
Q: What does the math look like for an operator vs. private equity when acquiring an agency?
He contrasts PE structures that require large cash upfront with operator-friendly deals that rely on smaller down payments, debt, and revenue retention clauses, aiming to reach higher EBITDA multiples through efficiency and cross-selling.
Why Culture Kills More Acquisitions Than Bad Pricing — Scott Harkey
Q: How did you approach tuck-ins and persuade agencies to join your group?
Scott explains he targets complementary services within agencies (like film production) to provide back-end support, cross-selling opportunities, and a unified client experience, emphasizing cultural fit and leadership alignment as critical to a successful integration.
The 5 Dimensions of Private Equity Most GPs Ignore
Q: What is the most important KPI to drive the PE flywheel, and why is EBITDA the focal point for you?
EBITDA is central because it encapsulates how value is created across the investment, and understanding its composition—whether from financial engineering, AI, digital transformation, or operational improvements—helps tie every strategic decision to measurable, margin-enhancing outcomes.
When to Order a Quality of Earnings — Elliott Holland
Q: What makes QoE particularly important for first-time buyers and self-funded searchers?
QoE provides a third-party, unbiased validation of financials, helping buyers understand true cash flow, margins, and risks—especially when personal guarantees are on the line and the complexity of the deal requires more than QuickBooks alone.

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What is The Deal Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program centers on lower- and middle-market mergers, acquisitions, and growth strategies through candid conversations with founders, operators, investors, and deal professionals. Episodes frequently explore founder journeys, the realities of scaling, partnerships, and the human dynamics behind deals, from family-owned businesses to private-equity-backed platforms. Guests span tech founders, manufacturing leaders, roofing and healthcare entrepreneurs, and financial advisors, with recurring emphasis on governance, culture, and disciplined decision-making. A notable hallmark is the practical, people-forward lens on dealmaking, exit planning, and long-term value creation, often paired with actionable frameworks and growth playbooks that li... more

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1. Mike Tarantino
2. Steven Pivnik
3. Bryan McGehee
4. Dominic Dupré
5. Yarin Gaon
6. George Boudreaux
7. Nathan Rath
8. Stacy Maggard

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