Think Big, Buy Small Podcast
1) Where Are They Now? A Conversation with Nick WheelerÂ
Last summer when, after a self-funded search, Nick Wheeler was only a few months into his new role as President at Tra-Cal, Rick and Royce had a chance to speak with him about his early experiences at...Show More
2) Questions and Answers with Rick and Royce
At the end of each episode, Rick and Royce ask listeners to reach out with any questions they may have related to entrepreneurship through acquisition. In response, we’ve heard from people at all stag...Show More
3) A Successful Model for Roll-Ups in Automotive and Beyond
A few years ago, Logan Leslie began his search with the goal of rolling up smaller, same-industry enterprises under the umbrella of one company. Fast forward to today and Logan is CEO of Main Street A...Show More
4) The Journey and Impact of a Mission-Driven Searcher
In the last three years, Adriana Garcia Ceja graduated from Harvard Business School, became a mother and, after a funded search, acquired an aging life care management business called ElderTree. Many ...Show More
5) Learnings From a Former Searcher, Current Investor, and Industry Wise Man
Kent Weaver was an early participant in the world of search, completing a self-funded search that led to his acquisition of a healthcare company in 2002 and then, four years later, putting on his inve...Show More
6) Acquiring Outdoor Recreation Programs as Co-CEOs and Spouses
Connor McCarthy and Caroline Matthews are not only a married couple and new parents, but they’re also funded searchers turned co-CEOs at Canyonlands Camps. The outdoor recreation industry is little ex...Show More
7) The Acquisition, Transition, and Operation of a Technology Solutions Company in Texas
William Young became CEO of Aerowave Technologies in January of 2021. While he has no regrets about his pursuit of the ETA path, his journey to the company’s helm was a difficult one. His story is dis...Show More
8) Insights From a Recurring Investor in Self-Funded Searches
Sam Rosati is a former searcher turned active equity investor in self-funded searches and, given his experiences, an important focus of this conversation is on the evolution of the self-funded market....Show More
9) The Purchase, Carve Out, and Transformation of a Remote Software Company
Betsy Harbison, CEO at Softrip, successfully completed a funded search in 2021. Her story, however, is rather unique in that the business she acquired is a remote, vertical software company that was a...Show More
10) From W-2 Job, To Startup Life, To Acquisition Entrepreneurship
In May of 2024, after a self-funded search, Brian Seeling became CEO of PGM Service, a Florida-based company that focuses on maintenance, service, and repair of commercial food equipment. His journey ...Show More