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Buyers and Builders

PrivateEquityGuy

The Buyers and Builders podcast with PrivateEquityGuy is a place where you can find meaningful conversations about holding companies, buying and building businesses, entrepreneurship, investing, and more. Be sure to follow the podcast, so you never miss an episode!

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6:24

This 70/30 Model Leads to Highest Returns

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/09/10

I spoke with an operator who sold his own company - then turned around and bought eight more. His playbook is specific, bank-friendly, and built for growth. In this episode, I’m unpacking the lessons from those deals: 00:00 Intro: From exit to 8 acquisitions 00:26 Portfolio averagE: 4.7x paid; $4.1M EBITDA 00:52 Structure banks love: 70% now, 30% later; owner reinvests 01:18 Growth thesis: target 5x MOIC + “second bite” bigger than first 03:30 Value creation: capital allocation, incentives, ...

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51:51

7 Acquisitions, $34M Invested While Funding Searchers...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/09/08

Co-invest in curated SMB acquisitions led by proven searchers and independent sponsors. Get a full deal room with financials, tax returns, sponsor profiles, and value-creation plans. No management fees; CapitalPad participates only after investors get their capital back and profits are earned. Operators under LOI can also use CapitalPad to fill equity gaps with a trusted co-investor network. These are long-term, illiquid investments and involve risk. Apply at: https://capitalpad.com/ Space...

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44:03

How to Build a $30M HVAC HoldCo (4 Acquisitions and...

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2025/09/05

At 42, Sam Turner had the title, the pay, the lake view in Switzerland — but he was not happy. So he engineered his exit, just as COVID nuked his industry. Instead of crawling back, he jumped into buying gritty local businesses. His first deal nearly sank him — wrong sector, thin margins, the people piece ignored. Most would quit. Sam doubled down, bought better, and then built a division from scratch that hit $3.66m in year one with double-digit margins. Today it’s five companies, ~$30m rev...

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30:35

Buying 500+ Businesses and Turning $100k Into $10B -...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/09/03

What happens when a holding company thinks like an immigrant, moves like an entrepreneur, and plays the long game with permanent capital? In this episode, we unpack the operating system of Fernando De Leon and Leon Capital Group—a family holding company that conceives, develops, owns, and operates businesses across real estate, financial services, healthcare, and technology. Capitalpad lets accredited investors co-invest deal by deal in curated, cash-flowing SMB acquisitions led by searchers...

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38:58

How I Bought 20+ Small Farms and Built a $350M HoldCo...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/08/27

Want to grow your B2B business? Start with your inbox. Spacebar Studios builds newsletters that drive pipeline, build authority, and generate real revenue. Bonus: The first six founders who raise their hand get their newsletter built for free. Reserve your slot: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/inquire Scalepath is the sponsor of this episode. If you’re a searcher or operator and want real stories + actionable playbooks from the trenches, check the Scalepath newsletter and peer groups: https:/...

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55:00

This Is the Best $1M EBITDA Business (A Lesson From...

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2025/08/24

Rand Larson helps small business owners beat the loneliness of operating by building tight, ROI-driven peer groups. We dig into what actually works: working-capital traps, hiring/firing discipline, burnout, and why some owners sell just 12–24 months post-close. Scale Path is the sponsor of this episode. If you’re a searcher or operator and want real stories + actionable playbooks from the trenches, check the Scalepath newsletter and peer groups: https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Timestamps: 00:...

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54:18

We closed 7 deals in 14 months (first $140m and a...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/08/20

Want to build a media asset your competitors can’t copy? Spacebar Studios turns B2B newsletters into profit centers — driving pipeline, authority, and long-term enterprise value. - 115k+ subscribers in compliance - 7-figure ARR driven by email - Built for SaaS, services, and niche B2B markets First 6 founders this month get their newsletters launched for free. Reserve your slot here: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/inquire Running a business can feel like you're doing it all alone—but you d...

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38:17

He Makes $1B+ a Year Brokering Off-Market Art (18...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/08/15

Your newsletter is the gallery. Gagosian sold because his collectors heard from him—constantly. Spacebar Studios builds the newsletter that keeps you in front of founders, LPs, and operators every week. Book a call to get yours (First 6 founders get theirs launched for free): https://www.spacebarstudios.co/inquire Default aggressive—together. Larry didn’t wait alone; he built rooms full of people who moved. ScalePath surrounds you with like-minded operators so momentum compounds. Get 3 vette...

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63:16

The Next Andrew Wilkinson? Building a 6-Company...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/08/11

Want to build a media asset your competitors can’t copy? Spacebar Studios turns B2B newsletters into profit centers — driving pipeline, authority, and long-term enterprise value. - 115k+ subscribers in compliance - 7-figure ARR driven by email - Built for SaaS, services, and niche B2B markets First 6 founders this month get theirs launched for free. Reserve your slot here: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/inquire Brandon Pindulic sold his first company for 7 figures, then built Space Bar Ven...

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43:23

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Buyers and Builders ·

2025/08/06

Want to grow your B2B business? Start with your inbox. Spacebar Studios builds B2B newsletters that drive pipeline, build authority, and generate real revenue. - 115k+ subs in compliance - 7-figure ARR from email First 6 founders get theirs built free Reserve your slot here: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/inquire Running a business can feel like you're doing it all alone—but you don’t have to. Scalepath connects you with a private network of over 2,000 experienced operators, and CEO Rand La...

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57:19

How I Bought 4 Companies After Raising Millions from...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/08/01

Want to grow your B2B business? Start with your inbox. Spacebar Studios builds B2B newsletters that drive pipeline, build authority, and generate real revenue. - 115k+ subs in compliance - 7-figure ARR from email First 6 founders get theirs built free Reserve your slot here: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/inquire Running a business can feel like you're doing it all alone—but you don’t have to. Scalepath connects you with a private network of over 2,000 experienced operators, and CEO Rand La...

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46:39

Follow This Private Equity Model and You'll Win...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/07/29

Running a business can feel like you're doing it all alone—but you don’t have to. Scalepath connects you with a private network of over 2,000 experienced operators, and CEO Rand Larsen will personally intro you to 3 like-minded business owners in your area. It’s part mastermind, part growth engine, part therapy. Book your free intro call at https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Want to grow your B2B business? Start with your inbox. Spacebar Studios builds B2B newsletters that drive pipeline, build ...

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66:43

How to Build a $200M HVAC HoldCo Without Outside...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/07/25

Running a business can feel like you're doing it all alone—but you don’t have to. Scalepath connects you with a private network of over 2,000 experienced operators, and CEO Rand Larsen will personally intro you to 3 like-minded business owners in your area. It’s part mastermind, part growth engine, part therapy. 👉 Book your free intro call at https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Want to grow your B2B business? Start with your inbox. Spacebar Studios builds B2B newsletters that drive pipeline,

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31:44

This Model Beats Private Equity Returns (30-50%+ IRR)

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/07/19

Running a business can feel like you're doing it all alone—but you don’t have to. Scalepath connects you with a private network of over 2,000 experienced operators, and CEO Rand Larsen will personally intro you to 3 like-minded business owners in your area. It’s part mastermind, part growth engine, part therapy. 👉 Book your free intro call at https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Want to grow your B2B business? Start with your inbox. Spacebar Studios builds B2B newsletters that drive pipeline,

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66:31

How to Do 10+ Deals per Year ($8M in Revenue and...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/07/15

Scalepath connects you with a trusted network of over 2,000 business owners across the U.S. and Europe. Book a free call with CEO Rand Larsen, and he’ll personally introduce you to up to 3 vetted business owners in your region. Because in business, the right relationships change everything. Schedule your free intro call now: https://www.joinscalepath.com Want more qualified leads without guessing what to do next? Spacebar Studios is offering HoldCo Builders listeners a free 90-day demand ge...

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57:45

How to Build a Solo Search Fund in Europe with Luca...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/07/12

Scalepath has a network of over 2,000 business owners across the U.S. and Europe. Book a call with the CEO Rand Larsen, he will introduce you to up to 3 business owners in your area. Relationships run the world, don’t forget that. Sign up for a free call here: https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Spacebar Studios is offering your company a free 90-day growth roadmap - Sign up for a free call here: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/ Ever wonder what it takes to start a solo search fund in Europe? Luc...

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53:23

How 2 DJs Built a $200M Investment Firm (Inside the...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/07/08

Spacebar Studios is offering your company a free 90-day growth roadmap - Sign up for a free call here: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/ Scalepath has a network of over 2,000 business owners across the U.S. and Europe. Book a call with the CEO Rand Larsen, he will introduce you to up to 3 business owners in your area. Relationships run the world, don’t forget that. Sign up for a free call here: https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Few realize Drew and Alex of The Chainsmokers are world-class operat...

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57:34

How I Bought 3 Paving Companies in 11 Months ($66M in...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/07/04

Spacebar Studios is offering your company a free 90-day growth roadmap - Sign up for a free call here: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/ Scalepath has a network of over 2,000 business owners across the U.S. and Europe. Book a call with the CEO Rand Larsen, he will introduce you to up to 3 business owners in your area. Relationships run the world, don’t forget that. Sign up for a free call here: https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Sam Mahmood is the co-founder of Pave, a holding company rolling up ...

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17:57

The Next Warren Buffett? Turning $2.7m Into $650m by...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/06/30

Sponsored by Spacebar Studios (https://www.spacebarstudios.co/) – your outsourced growth engine for B2B brands Peer Groups by ScalePath (https://www.joinscalepath.com/) – expert-led community for HoldCo builders Guest: Alex from RollUp Europe: https://rollupeurope.beehiiv.com/ Join us for a deep dive into one of the most fascinating stories in British business. In this episode, we explore RDCP Group, a UK-based holding company that grew from a £2 million equity stake into a portfolio generat...

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76:50

How I Bought 7 Small Businesses and Had One Exit That...

Buyers and Builders ·

2025/06/27

Dev Shah is the founder of Pocket Fund, a HoldCo that has acquired 7 businesses. At just 23, Dev has built a growing portfolio of newsletters, SaaS products, and mobile apps without raising a dime of outside capital. One of his first acquisitions, Sourcely.ai, made 37.5x MOIC. Thank you to our sponsors: Scalepath: https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Spacebar Studios: https://www.spacebarstudios.co/ In this episode, we cover: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:56 - Discovering acquire.com and the first acqui...

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