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What"s Your Deal? | Business Buying, Business Acquisitions, Investing & Exit Strategies

What"s Your Deal? with Matt Uhler is a podcast for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners looking to buy businesses, build multiple streams of income, and prepare for a profitable exit. Throughout the show, we break down real-world business deals, small business investing strategies, business financing—including SBA loans and owner financing—and exit planning, so you can make confident decisions, reduce risk, and build long-term wealth through small business ownership. From first-time

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45:16

Two Business Brokers Talk LOIs, Due Diligence & Deal...

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2026/10/07

For the first time on What's Your Deal, Matt Uhler sits down with a fellow business broker, Ryan Armstrong of Transworld Phoenix. He and Matt walk through the full life of a Main Street deal: preparing the seller emotionally, building a data-driven listing, and vetting buyers. They also cover LOIs, due diligence, financing and closing, and why the best deals leave buyer and seller as friends. Connect with Ryan Armstrong: https://www.tworld.com/agents/ryanarmstrong Phone: 480-447-3504

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38:15

Why Smart Leaders Fail: Emotional Intelligence...

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2026/09/30

Why do brilliant people sometimes make terrible decisions? According to Rich Hua, former Chief EQ Evangelist at Amazon, it's because stress can cut your effective IQ in half, and most leaders were never taught how to manage it. In this episode of What's Your Deal, host Matt Uhler sits down with Rich to talk about emotional intelligence and why it may be the most underrated skill in business today. Rich grew up focused almost entirely on IQ: straight A's, a perfect SAT score, and engineering at UC

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52:08

How Losing Everything Led to Success - Ryan Beckmann

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2026/09/23

Ryan Beckmann built and lost multi-million-dollar RV dealerships, won a 40 Under 40 award the same year he became homeless, and fought his way back from addiction to found Hero Picks and The Last Save. In this raw conversation, Ryan shares what it took to hit bottom, why service to others became the key to his own healing, and how he's now building "Beyond Awareness" — a platform designed to connect survivors of trauma and abuse directly to real-time resources and sustainable funding. Connect

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45:22

Building a Business From Nothing (Literally) — Rodney...

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2026/09/16

Matt sits down with longtime friend and ZebraScapes Landscaping founder Rodney Steidinger, who built his company from a minivan and a trailer during the 2008 recession into a thriving, multi-generational business. Rodney shares the breaking point that forced him to hire real leadership, how he built a family business empire with his three daughters, and the core values that guide every hire and promotion at ZebraScapes. Connect with Rodney Steidinger: https://zebrascapes.com

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43:17

Why Most Business Owners Are Afraid of Social Media...

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2026/09/09

Most business owners over 40 have never posted on social media — and it's not because they don't know how. It's fear. Matt Uhler sits down with Beau Bullard, founder of Bullard Media, to unpack why attention is today's most valuable currency, why iPhone content outperforms professional cameras by up to 800%, and how business owners (and the buyers who acquire their companies) should think about personal brand, legacy, and authenticity on social media. Connect with Beau Bullard:

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42:53

The Costco Write-Off Trap and How Bad Tax Advice...

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2026/09/01

Tax attorney and wealth advisor Nik Agharkar of Crown Point Tax joins Matt to unpack the difference between tax evasion, tax deferral, and legitimate tax strategy — and why so many business owners unknowingly torch their company's sale value with aggressive write-offs. They dig into the "Costco conversation," why most CPAs aren't equipped to strategize (only to prepare). A must-listen for anyone planning to sell a business — or just tired of overpaying Uncle Sam. Connect with Nik Agharkar:

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40:43

Know Your Number: Exit Planning Secrets - Anthony Perez

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2026/08/26

Most business owners spend decades building their company but almost no time planning what happens after they sell it. In this episode, Matt sits down with Anthony Perez of Harvest Wealth Strategies to talk about "knowing your number," why owner dependency is the #1 deal killer, and how to turn business equity into lasting personal and generational wealth — before it's too late to plan. Connect with Anthony Perez: Phone: 619-241-6336 Email: anthony.perez@harvestwealthstrategy.com Social media

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51:05

Buying a Business 101: A First-Time Buyer Asks Matt...

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2026/08/17

This week's episode flips the script — Beau Bullard, who's never bought a business himself, turns the tables and interviews Matt with the exact questions first-time buyers ask most. They cover finding your core competency, why profitable businesses go up for sale, how valuations really work, SBA loan qualification, seller-carried notes, blue sky, employee retention, and what actually makes a Main Street business tick. If you're buying — or selling — this is the FAQ episode you need. Connect with

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44:16

What Private Equity Looks For in a Deal - Eric Wiklendt

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2026/08/10

Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director of SpySide Equity, joins Matt Uhler to break down how private equity firms evaluate, acquire, and transform manufacturing businesses. Eric shares the "fix and build" framework his firm uses to grow EBITDA and scale revenue, how they handle underperforming key employees, why smaller businesses struggle to execute transformation, and what a five-to-seven-year hold period means for deal strategy. A must-listen for anyone curious how PE thinking differs from Main

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39:42

Nearshoring Explained: How to Build Remote Teams -...

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2026/08/03

Nearshoring is reshaping how U.S. companies build teams — and Brian Sampson, founder of Plug Technologies, has spent over a decade helping businesses do it right. In this episode of What's Your Deal, Brian joins Matt Uhler to break down why nearshoring has become a go-to strategy for outsourced talent. Brian shares firsthand experience building an 80-person remote team from the ground up, the real cost breakdown between hiring domestically versus nearshoring, and how his company handles everything

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07:55

Introducing Our New Community: Get Your Business...

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2026/07/30

In this special episode, Sarah turns the tables and interviews Matt about an exciting new project: a community built for anyone thinking about buying a business. This new space opens the door for the masses to get questions answered live, weekly, with everything archived and searchable. Buying a business doesn't have to be guesswork. Get direct access to a business broker with nearly 30 years of experience in The Dealmakers Hub! This is a community built for people actively exploring business

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53:45

Buying vs. Starting a Business: Lessons from 9 Deals...

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2026/07/22

Eben and Ali Hartzenberg arrived in America with nothing, started from scratch, and built a portfolio of nine retail businesses. In this episode, they open up about facing fear, the power of data over intuition, what makes their marriage-meets-business-partnership work, and the red flags that tell them to walk away from a deal. Connect with Ali and Eben Hartzenberg: Ali@bennali.com Eben@bennali.com Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success: Instagram: @ampedsuccess Website:

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49:12

What Is an ESOP? Employee Stock Ownership Plans...

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2026/07/15

Most business owners exploring an exit only hear one pitch: sell to private equity or a strategic buyer. Matt Middendorp, Director of ESOP Consulting at VisionPoint Capital, joins the show to make the case for a third path — selling to your own employees. Matt breaks down what an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) actually is, the biggest misconceptions owners have about price, control, and legacy, and why ESOP companies often outperform their non-ESOP peers on growth, retention, and

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52:10

Why High Performers Break: Trauma, Stress & Business...

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2026/07/09

Most business owners think they're making rational decisions. Robin Afinowich says otherwise. In this episode, Matt sits down with Robin Afinowich — a clinically trained mental health counselor, national speaker, and daughter of M&A legend Jim Afinowich — to unpack how unresolved stress and trauma quietly shape the decisions business owners make every day. From childhood adversity to burnout in leadership, Robin breaks down the science behind why high performers overwork, over-please, and struggle

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48:02

The Truth About Building Wealth Nobody Talks About -...

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2026/07/01

What actually creates lasting wealth? And why do so many entrepreneurs hit a ceiling despite working harder than ever? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and marketing strategist Alexa D'Agostino to discuss the uncomfortable truths behind scaling a business, building wealth, and transitioning from founder to owner. Alexa has built and exited multiple companies, helped generate billions in revenue, and created the exclusive Wealth Mastery

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44:02

Building Wealth Beyond Your Business - Ted Young

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2026/06/24

Most business owners spend years building income through their business, but far fewer create a strategy to turn that income into lasting wealth. In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with wealth advisor Ted Young of Anasazi Investment Group to discuss the financial decisions that can make or break a business owner's future. Ted shares the biggest mistakes he sees entrepreneurs make, why diversification matters, how to prepare for a successful exit, and what it really means

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49:25

The Mindset That Changes Everything - Robert Kiyosaki

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2026/06/17

What happens when one of the most influential financial educators of all time sits down to talk business, investing, and the mindset behind wealth creation? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler welcomes Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and founder of the Rich Dad brand. With more than 40 million books sold worldwide, Robert has spent decades challenging conventional financial wisdom and encouraging people to think differently about money, investing, debt, and

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16:42

How Matt Built Ownership in 30+ Businesses Through...

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2026/06/09

What if you could build multiple streams of income through ownership in small businesses — without running every business yourself? In this solo episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler breaks down the exact framework he used to build ownership interests in more than 20 businesses across multiple industries through strategic equity deals and partnerships. If you are interested in learning more about the Multiple Streams of Income Framework please email - admin@ampedsuccess.com Connect

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48:11

The Hidden Cost of High Performance: How to Grow...

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2026/06/03

What if the biggest threat to your business isn't competition, the economy, or a bad deal—but your own operating system? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt and Audrey Uhler sit down with performance strategist and executive coach MJ Gordon to discuss why so many high-performing entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in a constant state of stress. MJ has worked with leaders from organizations like Adidas, the NFL, and NerdWallet, helping them improve performance without

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35:43

Faith, Fear, Money & Happiness - David Meltzer

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2026/05/27

What does it really take to build a successful life without sacrificing your health, family, happiness, or purpose along the way? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with legendary entrepreneur and speaker David Meltzer for one of the most powerful conversations we've had on the show. David shares the lessons he learned after losing over $100 million, rebuilding his life through faith and purpose, and dedicating his mission to empowering over 1 billion people to be happy.

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