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The SMB Deal Hunter Podcast

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

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.

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Latest Episodes

Want help buying a business? smbdealhunter.link/pro-yt

In this episode, Scott breaks down why he deliberately hunted businesses smaller than most searchers will touch, how he ran his entire search without leaving his job, and what it took to... more

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Want help buying a business? smbdealhunter.link/pro-yt

In this episode, Christian breaks down how he bought a $1.2M-a-year business with only 5% down, what he found inside it that nobody disclosed, and how his first year as the owner actuall... more

Want help buying a business? smbdealhunter.link/pro-yt

In this episode, Ryan breaks down how he bought a grant writing business in an industry he knew nothing about, got the seller to finance 80% of it, and doubled revenue a year later.

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Want help buying a business? smbdealhunter.link/pro-yt

In this episode, Ramsey breaks down why he bought a business he'd never shop in himself, how he got it financed after two banks turned him down, and what it takes to run it from another ... more

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Recent Guests

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)
Chris Edwards
flooring business owner; former owner of Affordable Flooring Warehouse; founder of Right This Way Flooring
Right This Way Flooring
Episode: How He Turned This Boring Business Into a 24x Return (No Experience)
Ryan Murray
Owner of AAA Blind and Shutter Factory (Little River, SC)
AAA Blind and Shutter Factory
Episode: How His Boring Business Does $4.7M/Year
Sarah Childs
Co-founder building a holding company that acquires and operates local businesses in Aspen
Aspen Total Automotive / local businesses
Episode: How 2 Friends Bought a Business That Prints $780K/yr
Matthew Ferguson
Co-founder building a holding company that acquires and operates local businesses in Aspen
Aspen Total Automotive / local businesses
Episode: How 2 Friends Bought a Business That Prints $780K/yr
Rob Carpenter
Entrepreneur who acquired two Merry Maids locations; former VC-backed AI founder
Merry Maids South Denver and Boulder locations; former AI company founder
Episode: From $18M AI Founder to a Cleaning Business (Working 15hr/week)
Paul LaJoy
Acquisition entrepreneur who has bought and scaled numerous small businesses across flooring, lighting, sandblasting/painting, and oil & gas.
Independent entrepreneur/investor
Episode: Why He Won't Sell The Business He Could Exit For $18M

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 15 ratings
  • Amazing Podcast!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bill92826
    United States9 months 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 States9 months 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 States9 months ago

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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 Runs a $180K/yr Business Remotely (While Running Another Company)
Q: What have been the biggest changes in the first year post-acquisition?
The biggest changes were rebuilding the online brand, launching a new website, developing case studies and video assets, and expanding sales and marketing efforts which helped land a major state contract and double revenue by July.
How He Runs a $180K/yr Business Remotely (While Running Another Company)
Q: Tell us about how the deal was structured and the seller financing terms.
The seller was willing to finance 80% of the deal, with the buyer contributing 20% cash and the note set at 10 years, matching SBA terms, which allowed avoiding bank financing and kept cash flow favorable.
From Tech Layoff to a $360K/yr Business (in 10 Months)
Q: What were the main challenges of acquiring remotely and dealing with brokers?
The process highlighted the difficulty of relying on brokers, as responses could be slow or misaligned; the buyer and seller built trust by negotiating directly, which helped establish a strong working relationship post-close.
From Tech Layoff to a $360K/yr Business (in 10 Months)
Q: How did you structure the deal to keep the seller involved?
The deal used a mix of SBA financing and seller equity (80% SBA, 10% personal injection, 10% seller equity). The seller was kept involved for at least six months post-close to help with a smooth transition and to maintain continuity with the major client.
From Tech Layoff to a $360K/yr Business (in 10 Months)
Q: What initially attracted you to the medical billing opportunity?
The opportunity appealed due to strong margins, steady recurring revenue, and the potential to provide essential services to a large enough client base, especially with a robust team and an offshore vendor; it also aligned with the founder's UX background and interest in solving real client pain points.

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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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2. Evan Stewart
3. Brian Seeling
4. Chris Edwards
5. Ryan Murray
6. Sarah Childs
7. Matthew Ferguson
8. Rob Carpenter

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