Masters in Small Business M&A

Welcome to the “Masters in Small Business Mergers and Acquisitions podcast.” I am your host, Peter Lehrman, and I’m the Founder and CEO of Axial (www.axial.net), a trusted online platform for business owners & their ...more

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April 10, 2025 00:59:23
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Investing in Bootstrapped Vertical Market Software: A Conversation with Lance Fenton

Today’s guest is Lance Fenton, a Partner at Serent Capital, a private equity fund investing in bootstrapped vertical market software businesses. In this episode,...

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March 06, 2025 00:57:02
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The Shifting EtA Landscape: The Rise of Self-Funded Search with HBS Professors Royce Yudkoff & Richard Ruback

This episode features guests Royce Yudkoff and Richard (Rick) Ruback, co-authors of the Harvard Business Review Guide to Buying a Small Business, and professors...

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January 30, 2025 00:53:37
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Hagan Kappler is building Daisy, a Rollup & Franchisor in Smart Home Services

Do you love your home “IT and AV guy”? We didn’t think so.   In this episode, Peter Lehrman sits down with Hagan Kappler, co-founder...

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January 07, 2025 00:57:57
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Building a Consequential Investment Bank with Adam Breslawsky

In this episode, Peter Lehrman sits down with Adam Breslawsky, founding partner and managing director of lower middle market investment bank Oberon Securities. Adam...

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December 05, 2024 00:40:32
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Start Local, Go National: Sam Rosati’s Journey in Commercial Fencing M&A

In this episode, Peter Lehrman sits down with Sam Rosati, founder of Pursuant Capital and the original sponsor of Perimeter Solutions Group (PSG), to...

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September 26, 2024 01:00:25
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Building Garden City: Michael Arrieta on People-First Business

In this episode, Peter Lehrman sits down with Michael Arrieta, founder of Garden City, to discuss his unique journey from a successful career in...

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