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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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46:36

How I Left BlackRock to Build 3 Companies (Then Sold...

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2025/06/25

I sit down with Jamal Muse, a former math teacher and former Blackrock analytics professional who reinvented himself as a serial founder. He’s built and sold two brands (one for 7 figures) and is now sellling his third. If you're building with an exit in mind — or want to learn how top operators structure their businesses to sell — this episode is a must-listen. 📧 Interested in buying Jamal’s current business? Reach out at: mikk at privatequityguy dot com 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for

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17:42

40% CAGR for Over 15 Years: UK’s Most Profitable...

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2025/06/23

True Potential has quietly compounded at 40% CAGR for over 15 years, becoming the UK's largest private equity-backed wealth management consolidator. In this deep-dive episode, we unpack the strategy behind this incredible growth story with Alex from RollUp Europe, who authored one of the most detailed research pieces on True Potential. 🔗 Sponsored by Spacebar Studios (spacebarstudios.co) – your outsourced growth engine for B2B brands 🔗 Peer Groups by ScalePath (joinscalepath.com) –

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54:36

How I Left Real Estate PE, Bought 6 Companies and...

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2025/06/20

Mike Botkin went from being a real estate private equity COO to buying a small landscaping business doing $780K in revenue - with no prior experience and no money down. Just 23 months later, he sold it for millions after scaling through 6 smart acquisitions and ruthless focus. This is one of the most tactical and inspiring HoldCo journeys you’ll hear in a long time. If you’ve ever thought about leaving your job to buy a business, this is the episode that might make you do it. Thank you to o...

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23:47

How they acquired 6 YouTube channels and sold to...

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2025/06/16

The $3 Billion Rollup: Inside Moonbug’s Epic Exit (with Alex Prokofjev from Rollup Europe) What do Cocomelon, Blippi, and Little Baby Bum have in common? They were all part of one of the most impressive media rollups in history: Moonbug Entertainment — a business that scaled from 0 to $100M EBITDA in under four years and exited for $3 billion to Candle Media (backed by Blackstone). Thank you to our newest sponsors: Scalepath: https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Spacebar Studios: https://www.spac...

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60:04

Meet the platform that does 75 small business deals...

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2025/06/13

In this episode of HoldCo Builders, I sit down with Jude Goodrick, Head of Capital Markets at Mainshares—a fast-growing platform that's quietly reshaping small business acquisitions. Mainshares helps acquisition entrepreneurs find the capital they need to buy real, cash-flowing businesses. Jude has seen hundreds of deals and works directly with operators and investors to get them across the finish line. Thank you to our newest sponsors: Scalepath: https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Spacebar Stu...

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18:19

How These Plumbing and HVAC Investors Turned $500K...

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2025/06/10

Is this the most underappreciated rollup in Europe? In this episode, we dive deep into HomeServe — the unsexy plumbing and HVAC company that quietly evolved into a $2B revenue giant and was eventually acquired by Brookfield for $6B. But this isn't just a story about boilers and leaky taps. Joining us is Alex Prokofjev, co-founder of RollUp Europe. Whether you're an operator, investor, or aspiring acquisition entrepreneur, this episode is packed with strategic insights on rollups, recurring...

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62:25

How To Partner with 20 Operators ($100m in Sales) |...

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2025/06/06

Neil Twa is a veteran e-commerce operator and investor who’s built and exited multiple 8-figure physical product brands. He raised $100M to launch an Amazon aggregator — and then walked away before deploying a single dollar. Now, Neil is a partner at Patriot Growth Capital, where he focuses on acquiring businesses in the $5M–$50M range and backing veteran entrepreneurs. Thank you to our newest sponsors: Scalepath: https://www.joinscalepath.com/ Spacebar Studios: https://www.spacebarstudios....

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25:28

Rollup of the Decade? Two Private Equity Firms, One...

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2025/06/02

Private equity firms made over 80x their money on Mister Car Wash. How? In this episode, Mikk is joined by Pavel Prokofjev from Rollup Europe to dissect one of the most extreme boom-and-bust rollup stories in recent memory. At its peak, Mister Car Wash was a private equity dream: 40% EBITDA margins, 3-year paybacks, and a shift from transactional to recurring revenue — a perfect storm of unit economics and subscription-like predictability. PE firm Leonard Green used aggressive sale-leaseback...

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64:35

How I Bought 30+ Businesses and Built a $195M HoldCo...

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2025/05/29

In this episode of HoldCo Builders, I’m joined by Chris Sparling, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Tiny. Chris has helped acquire and scale more than 30 internet businesses and has deep insights into capital allocation, due diligence, deal structuring, and the psychology of long-term investing. We talk about how Tiny was built, the story behind acquiring AeroPress, thought experiments that shaped their early decisions, and what Chris learned from personal interactions with Charlie Munger and ...

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64:44

How I Built a $12M HoldCo Through Chaos, Grit, and...

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2025/05/22

My guest today is Mark Rossano, Co-Founder & CEO of C6 Capital Holdings, a firm focused on building real-world solutions in energy and agriculture infrastructure. In this episode, we explore Mark’s journey from Morgan Stanley and global oil trading to building a holding company that owns hydroelectric power plants and sustainable fertilizer companies. In Today’s Episode We Discuss: 00:00:00 - Intro: meet Mark Rossano 00:01:06 - From Wall Street to Oil Trading & Global Energy 00:03:...

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23:55

This is How Elite Investors Stay Sharp For 30+ Years...

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2025/05/19

What if the real edge in investing isn’t another framework or deal structure—but how you learn? In this solo episode of HoldCo Builders, I break down a mental model that quietly powers the world's top capital allocators, HoldCo founders, and hedge fund managers. Inspired by the teachings of Alix Pasquet (Prime Makaya Capital), we explore why the highest IRRs often come from behavioral change—not spreadsheets. ---------------------------------------------- In This Episode, You Will Learn: 0...

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63:41

How We Left PE, Bought a $5M Business and Scaled To...

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2025/05/12

Johannes Hock, a former private equity associate left his high-paying job to build wealth through acquisition. In 2022, Johannes and his partner acquired DFW Turf, a fast-growing artificial turf installation business. After leaving a prestigious private equity firm, he went on to review over 200 deals in just a few months, submitted 10 LOIs, signed 3, and ultimately closed on one. In just two years, they scaled the business from $5M to over $21M in revenue—leveraging both organic growth and s...

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40:58

What Holdco Investors Can Learn from Neil Mehta...

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2025/05/05

Neil Mehta built Greenoaks Capital into one of the most successful — and secretive — investment firms in the world. While most VCs chase hype, Neil built a reputation for radical focus, long-term thinking, and doing his own diligence. In this solo research episode, I break down what holdco builders, private equity investors, and traditional business owners can learn from Mehta’s strategy — from his obsession with simplicity to how he scaled Greenoaks to $15b AUM without raising hype-driven r...

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49:40

How I'm Building a $50M EBITDA Holdco Of Boring...

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2025/04/28

My guest today is Nick Huber — entrepreneur, investor, and creator behind a $30M+ holding company spanning real estate, service businesses, and media. In this episode, we dive deep into how Nick allocates capital across multiple businesses, builds operationally lean teams, and balances short-term cash flow with long-term wealth creation. We explore how social media transformed his entrepreneurial journey, raising millions and unlocking career-changing relationships. Nick also shares the reali...

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52:05

How I Bought 4 Competitors and 200x'd My Company ($1M...

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2025/04/21

My guest today is Nick Keegan, co-founder and CEO of Mail Metrics, a company helping highly regulated industries—like banks, insurers, and pension providers—communicate more effectively with their customers. Nick started Mail Metrics in 2013 at just 24 years old, after serving 11 years in the Irish Defence Forces. It took 7 years to reach €1M in revenue, but what followed is nothing short of remarkable: in 2023, the company hit €40M—and is on track to do €210M in 2025. In this episode, we go ...

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34:59

Why Networks are Your MOAT and Competitive Edge (And...

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2025/04/14

In this special episode, I share transformative insights on the power of networks, heavily inspired by the wisdom of Alix Pasquet, a Managing Partner at Prime Macaya Capital Management. I dive into his framework for understanding how your network acts as both a critical competitive moat and a vital margin of safety in investing and business. Key topics covered, largely learned from Alix Pasquet: - Why your network is your strongest competitive advantage - The "Triad" strategy for building pow...

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64:12

How We Bought 15 Companies Worth $270M in Just 24...

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2025/04/09

My guest today is Yuen Yung, Founding Partner at HalBar Partners, a firm focused on operator-led acquisitions. In just two years, HalBar and NCA ETA have closed 15 acquisitions totaling $270M in enterprise value, hitting their goal of 10 deals per year. We discuss: Yuen’s journey from immigrant roots to building HalBar The firm’s investment thesis, fund structure, and capital strategy How they source operators and deals, and drive post-acquisition value Lessons from wins and misses in ETA Hal...

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49:31

How We Bought 35 Businesses and Built a $700M HoldCo...

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2025/04/02

My guest today is Jesper Søgaard, co-founder and CEO of Better Collective — a global leader in digital sports media and sports betting information, with over 400 million monthly visits, 1,200+ employees, and 20 international offices. Founded in 2004, Better Collective has grown into a powerhouse through a disciplined mix of organic growth and over 35 acquisitions, including major deals like Playmaker Capital and AceOdds in 2024. The company now owns 11+ media brands, including Action Network,...

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63:57

The Ultimate HoldCo Model: Turning Advisory into...

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2025/03/26

Meet Matthew Mathison – Co-founder and Managing Partner at MBL Partners, a firm building and investing in enduring, cash-flowing businesses. With a unique mix of Wall Street experience and entrepreneurial grit, Matthew shares how MBL identifies overlooked opportunities, partners with exceptional operators, and builds long-term value without chasing hype. If you're into real-world investing, smart capital allocation, and the playbook behind durable business success—this one's for you. Plea...

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67:53

My First 5 Acquisitions and How I'm Building a $20m...

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2025/03/20

In this episode, I sit down with Pascal Levy-Garboua, a seasoned entrepreneur, investor, and the founder of Noosa Labs. After making 140 venture capital investments, including seven unicorns, Pascal shifted his focus to acquiring and scaling small, profitable SaaS businesses under Noosa Labs. His next goal? Building a $50 million ARR portfolio with a 50% EBITDA margin. We dive into his journey—from bootstrapping and navigating trade-offs to executing four acquisitions in his first year. Pasca...

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