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The SMB Deal Hunter Podcast

Helen Guo
Acquisition Entrepreneurship
Home Services
Small Business Acquisition
SBA Loans
Private Equity
SMB Deal Hunter Pro
Acquisitions
Bray Electrical
HVAC
SMB Deal Hunter
SBA Loan
SBA Financing
Electrical Contracting
Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition
Online Business Acquisition
Covid-19
Atlanta, Georgia
Seller Financing
Business Growth
Acquisition

Every week, Helen Guo interviews successful acquisition entrepreneurs, independent sponsors, and investors who have acquired businesses. Learn how to buy a business rather than starting one from scratch from those who have done it themselves.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes126Foundeda year ago
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Recent Guests

Michael Vassar
Former corporate accountant who acquired a marketing agency
Self-possessed entrepreneur / owner of the marketing agency
Episode: How He Put $70k Down to Buy a Business Cashflowing $400K/yr
Mary Catherine
Guest who acquired a roofing, windows, and siding business with her husband
Episode: Why She Bought a $1M/yr Business With Zero Marketing
Derrick Chu
Landscaping business owner who acquired a Seattle lawn care company through SMB Deal Hunter Pro Program
Green Garden (Seattle landscaper)
Episode: Why He Left Tech to Buy a $400K/yr Lawn Care Business
Clem Donovan
Acquired a marketing agency a little over a year ago through SMB Deal Hunter Pro
SMB Deal Hunter Pro
Episode: How He Runs a $1M Business on 3hrs/Week (Only 5% Down)
Kyle Pohl
Owner of Get Out Pass, former LinkedIn and Gympass executive
Get Out Pass / Get Out Arizona (merged entity)
Episode: From LinkedIn Employee to Business Owner (No SBA Loan)
Scott Crosby
Owner of American Services (HVAC, refrigeration, and kitchen equipment repair)
American Services
Episode: How He Bought an HVAC Company With ONLY 5% Down
Kevin Ramseyer
Founder and managing partner at Seyer Capital Partners
Seyer Capital Partners
Episode: How He Went From $60K to $80 Million Using 5 Simple Rules
Evan Stewart
Acquired Direct One, a Orlando-based commercial printing and direct mail business; background in political consulting and direct mail
Direct One
Episode: This Man Makes $3M/Year With Direct Mail (his $5M/year plan)
Brian Seeling
Owner of PGM (Premier Green Machine? in transcript it's the business acquired)
PGM (Commercial kitchen equipment service)
Episode: How This College Dropout’s Business Does ~$5M/yr (No Experience Needed)

Host

Helen Guo
Host of SMB Deal Hunter; facilitates conversations with acquisition entrepreneurs, independent sponsors, and investors.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Amazing Podcast!

    Great community and podcast for anyone wanting to learn more about the SMB acquisition space!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill92826
    United Statesa year ago
  • Must Listen!

    Been listening for a year now and some of the information talked about is genuinely useful. Not just for business acquisition but also running my existing business. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matthew_James2
    United Statesa year ago
  • A weekly must-listen for me as someone in the business buying space

    Have been listening on YT for a nearly a year now, so glad this is finally on audio-only! Love that Helen really digs into the tactical takeaways business buyers can get from other people just a few steps ahead.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zain_AK
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Consistently practical and insightful for buyers, not just theory.
Rundefined—Shows depth with tactical takeaways listeners can apply immediately.
The host digs into actionable lessons from real deals; very helpful for sponsorship pitches.
Listeners appreciate deep dives into deal structures and financing.

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How He Bought a $1.5M Business in 5 Months at 28
Q: Tell us a little bit about your background and what got you into the world of acquisitions.
Reagan details a fast path from corporate tech sales to owning a plumbing company, highlighting the decision to buy an established business instead of starting from zero and the role SMB Deal Hunter played in navigating brokers and due diligence.
From Tech CEO to a $400K/yr Franchise (in 11 Months)
Q: What ultimately attracted you to the Pertek hydraulic hose repair franchise?
Pertek offered a mobile service model with strong demand across multiple industries (agriculture, mining, forestry, construction) and a clear, scalable service that aligns well with a two-territory initial investment and a solid onboarding process that would support rapid execution.
From Tech CEO to a $400K/yr Franchise (in 11 Months)
Q: Tell us about your background and what prompted you to get into ownership and acquisitions.
I shared a 26-year career in software and IT leadership, with a push from wanting to own and run a business in totality after leading operations and finance aspects; the realization that ownership could offer accountability and broader impact prompted the shift toward acquisitions and franchising as a path.
How He Runs a $380K/yr Business in Hawaii (Without Quitting His Job)
Q: How did the financing come together for the deal?
The deal included a two-year standby seller note with a modest down payment (around 10-15%), and the guest explored multiple financing options, ultimately using personal cash after considering other creative financing routes.
How He Runs a $380K/yr Business in Hawaii (Without Quitting His Job)
Q: What was your buy box like when you joined, and how did that evolve?
Initial buy box was broad, ranging from small deals to multi-million ones; after time, the focusing lens tightened as they evaluated a specific Hawaii-based opportunity with a clearer path to remote management and a two-year seller note.

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A show focused on entrepreneurship through acquisition, featuring guests who have purchased and grown multiple small-to-mid-market businesses. Episodes commonly explore deal sourcing, financing (notably SBA loans and seller notes), due diligence, post-close integration, and scaling with systems, people, and marketing. Notable strengths include a practical, step-by-step lens on exiting a W-2 to owner-operator path, a founder-friendly emphasis on community and advisory networks, and a preference for real-world case studies across diverse industries. Listeners are likely prospective buyers seeking actionable playbooks, inspiration, and validation for pursuing acquisitions as a path to growth or wealth-building.

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3. Think Big, Buy Small
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Recent guests on The SMB Deal Hunter Podcast include:

1. Michael Vassar
2. Mary Catherine
3. Derrick Chu
4. Clem Donovan
5. Kyle Pohl
6. Scott Crosby
7. Kevin Ramseyer
8. Evan Stewart

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