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The Search Fund Podcast

Jake Nicholson, SMEVentures
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Water Direct
Renewable Energy
BNI
Leadership
International Business
Corporate Strategy
Search Funds
Personal Growth
Mentorship
Acquisition
Franchising
The Search Fund Model
Search Fund
Instrument Transformers

Jake Nicholson of SMEVentures uncovers the stories behind search fund entrepreneurs around the world. The Search Fund Podcast is a show about hungry entrepreneurs who, instead of starting a business, decide to buy one. These are their stories of success, failure, and the lessons they've learned.

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Jason Hew went from reviewing 1,000 startups a year at Woolworths' venture arm to searching for a business with SMEVentures and buying two instrument transformer manufacturers, one in Sydney and one in Christchurch, in a single tran... more

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Graham Weihmiller's journey from Six Sigma black belt to acquiring Griswold Home Care during the Great Recession exemplifies resilience and strategic leadership. He shares his evolution through franchising, scaling Griswold from 100... more

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This episode charts the unique path of Adam Johnson, CEO of the critical UK infrastructure company, Water Direct. Adam recounts his journey from an entrepreneurial Texas upbringing to the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley tech sale... more

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George Berczely's journey from corporate executive to search fund entrepreneur is a testament to adaptability and personal growth. He shares his candid experiences navigating the search process, acquiring SEYSES, and the challenges ... more

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Jason Hew
Owner and CEO of TWS Energy Controls and WF Energy Controls
TWS Energy Controls (Australia) / WF Energy Controls (New Zealand)
Episode: TWS & WF Energy Controls: Jason Hew
Graham Weihmiller
CEO of BNI, former owner of Griswold Home Care, investor in emerging franchisors
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Episode: BNI & Griswold Home Care: Graham Weihmiller
Adam Johnson
CEO of Water Direct
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TWS & WF Energy Controls: Jason Hew
Q: What signs gave you confidence that you could lead the combined two-country business effectively?
Confidence came from building trust on the ground, embedding leadership, and ensuring a strong middle-management layer to mitigate knowledge gaps, along with a clear plan to hire senior leaders to take over day-to-day leadership and allow the CEO to focus on growth.
TWS & WF Energy Controls: Jason Hew
Q: How did you decide to acquire two countries' operations at once, and what did the due diligence look like across Australia and New Zealand?
The decision was driven by a compelling industry tailwind in instrument transformers and strategic fit across two nearby jurisdictions, supported by a single, cohesive legal framework and cross-border advisory teams that helped align due diligence, shared sale agreements, and post-close integration plans.
TWS & WF Energy Controls: Jason Hew
Q: What was your hardest moment in the first six to twelve months after the acquisition?
The hardest moment was losing the vendor who had been the coaching lifeline for six months to a year, which created a leadership vacuum and elevated risk as the business adjusted to the absence of that long-time mentor.
BNI & Griswold Home Care: Graham Weihmiller
Q: How did you find Griswold Home Care and what was the transition like, buying from the founder?
Weihe discusses the purchase from the Griswold family, the shift to a new board, and the challenges of transitioning from founder-led operations to a CEO-led structure with a three-bucket framework to manage risk and respect the founder's legacy.

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