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The Intentional Owner

Kaustubh Deo & Sam Rosati
Tree Care Industry
Small Business Ownership
Private Equity
Eta / Search Fund Model
Peer Groups
Search Sucks
Small Business
Aspenhr
Leverage Debt / SBA Financing
Finance
Bookkeeping
Acquire.com
Recruiting/hiring
Work-Life Balance
Financial Independence
Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
December Cash Flow / Seasonality
Personal Guarantee
Self-Funded ETA
Independent Sponsor

The Intentional Owner provides an in-depth & personal look at life as a small business owner. We discuss how to acquire, operate, and grow small businesses in ways that achieve positive impacts for yourself, for your family, for your employees, and for your community. We love everything to do with small business acquisitions & entrepreneurship and want to support our fellow small business owners i... more

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes41Foundeda year ago
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Kaustubh Deo and Sam Rosati unpack the complicated balance between transparency and confidentiality as small business owners managing growing teams. They explore how much financial and operational information should actually be shared with employees,... more

Kaustubh Deo and Sam Rosati examine the hard tradeoffs that come with building a service business for durability instead of chasing the highest possible annual earnings. They discuss Q1 planning, seasonality, backlog pressure, pricing strategy, crew ... more

Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo are joined by Vince and Kalyn Saulsberry-Fong to share the story behind acquiring a niche data business as a married couple. They walk through their transition from corporate careers into entrepreneurship, the intentional ... more

Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo are joined by Andy Harbut and Josh Richman to break down the often-overlooked role of insurance in small business acquisitions. Drawing from decades of experience in private equity and insurance brokerage, Andy and Josh sh... more

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Recent Guests

Vince Saulsberry-Fong
Guest, co-founder
Audience Synergy (data company discussed in episode)
Episode: Buying a Remote Business Through Self-Funded Search
Kalyn Saulsberry-Fong
Guest, co-founder
Audience Synergy (data company discussed in episode)
Episode: Buying a Remote Business Through Self-Funded Search
Michael Young
Owner of Bay Business Group
Bay Business Group
Episode: Making Smarter Financial Decisions in Your SMB with Michael Young
Denisse Montenegro
Special guest; owner/operator with experience in small-to-mid-sized SMBs and private equity-backed transitions
BlackHill Landscaping (Fort Worth, TX)
Episode: The Financial Controls Every Small Business Needs w/ Denisse Montenegro - TIO #34
Mike Botkin
One of the OGs of the self-funded ETA movement, experienced operator and investor
Self-funded ETA community
Episode: The Real Tradeoffs Between Operating and Investing - Mike Botkin - The Intentional Owner #31
Andrew Gazdecki
Founder of Acquire.com, former founder of MicroAcquire
Acquire.com
Episode: Buying a Business Means Owning the Sales Function with Andrew Gazdecki of Acquire.com - The Intentional Owner #30
Mark Sinatra
CEO of AspenHR; sponsor and guest on the episode
AspenHR
Episode: Why Purpose Outlasts Profit in Building a Successful Business - Mark Sinatra - CEO @ AspenHR

Hosts

Kaustubh Deo
Host of The Intentional Owner
Sam Rosati
Co-host

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 25 ratings
  • So insightful

    For someone who is about to own a business, this podcast has been eye opening and educational in a way I didn’t know I needed.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hendersons2005
    United States5 months ago
  • Found My Tribe — A Must-Listen for Owners and Searchers

    As a current small business owner navigating the ups and downs of ownership and the complexities of deal search, this podcast has been an absolute game-changer for me. It feels like I’ve finally found my tribe — people who genuinely understand the emotional rollercoaster, the late nights, and the never-ending problem-solving that come with running and growing a business. What I love most is how the podcast balances what I’d call “ownership therapy” — hearing relatable stories from others in the ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kellercrew
    United Statesa year ago
  • Clear insight to owning SMB’s

    Thoughtful, intentional and high quality detailed conversation which is meaningful and useful information. Kaustubh and Sam are discussing topics others aren’t.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NutrientDense
    United Statesa year ago
  • Dynamic Duo

    This is such an incredible duo to put together. Both are amazing teachers with their own platforms coming together to put out content. Their approachable style makes it easy for the beginner to understand the inner workings of the business. If you’re new to ETA, you’re in the right place!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wade Bartels
    United Statesa year ago

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Thoughtful, practical discussions that translate complex topics into actionable steps.
The show is praised for demystifying ETA and making financial and operational concepts accessible for owners.
Guests consistently bring experienced, real-world perspectives that listeners can apply right away.
The hosts offer a balanced, approachable take on ownership and acquisition for SMBs.

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#101
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Why Purpose Outlasts Profit in Building a Successful Business - Mark Sinatra - CEO @ AspenHR
Q: How did you know the business would turn around?
A combination of a winning, highly competitive new client, a strengthened ICP, and visible improvements in the sales pipeline and client satisfaction gave us confidence that the trajectory had changed.
Why Purpose Outlasts Profit in Building a Successful Business - Mark Sinatra - CEO @ AspenHR
Q: What was the hardest period in the first business, and how did you navigate it?
Losing the largest client and the partner leaving forced me to lead solo, manage cash, and rebuild morale while implementing cost controls and maintaining a belief in eventual recovery, aided by a growing sales pipeline.
Insurance Due Diligence in Small Business Acquisitions
Q: How did you decide to form NewCo Risk and spin out from the existing company?
We decided to pursue our own path because we wanted autonomy to build the business the way we believed in, leveraging our insurance and PE diligence experience, and we wrote a business plan that essentially started with launching NewCo Risk as a spun-out division, followed by a formal carve-out and transition plan to ensure continuity for clients and carriers.
Making Smarter Financial Decisions in Your SMB with Michael Young
Q: Michael, can you tell us about the business and how long you've owned it?
I bought Bay Business Group almost three years ago; we provide outsourced accounting and finance for small businesses, focusing on fractional controller and CFO-level support.
Buying a Business Means Owning the Sales Function with Andrew Gazdecki of Acquire.com - The Intentional Owner #30
Q: Tell us about the first startup and how old you were when you started it.
Gazdecki describes starting multiple ventures early in life, including a college job board and then Business Apps, which grew rapidly by partnering with design agencies to build mobile apps; this experience taught him how to scale through a repeatable process and to leverage opportunistic timing in a fast-growing market.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Intentional Owner

What is The Intentional Owner about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on buying, running, and growing small businesses with a focus on intentional ownership, practical finance, and operational discipline. Across episodes, listeners hear candid discussions about acquisitions strategies (especially self-funded ETA paths), cash flow management, HR and recruiting, and governance for owner-led SMBs. Guests range from operators and investors to specialists in insurance, HR, accounting, and data-enabled business models, giving listeners actionable frameworks for evaluating deals, building sustainable teams, and leveraging systems to balance growth with life outside the business. Noteworthy angles include the emphasis on real-world operational discipline, the interplay between buying versus operating... more

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1. Vince Saulsberry-Fong
2. Kalyn Saulsberry-Fong
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4. Denisse Montenegro
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6. Andrew Gazdecki
7. Mark Sinatra

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