Walter Hidalgo Jr. built a chemical company from scratch in 2001, sold it at the perfect time in 2014 (right before oil crashed from $120 to under $20/barrel), and felt completely lost after the exit. After a detour into the ...

In this episode, we sit down with veteran banker and operator Brady Como for a masterclass on debt, risk, and long-term dealmaking. With decades of experience spanning commercial banking, business liquidations, oilfield servi...

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Prevost , a third generation banker who worked his way from shredding paper and serving as a teller to becoming CFO of a community bank. Tim shares a rare inside look at how deals are eva...

In this episode, we sit down with Joris Delanoue , founder of Fairmint, to unpack how tokenization and blockchain are reshaping private markets. Joris explains how Fairmint helps companies put their equity on chain by transfo...

In this episode, we sit down with Marvin Travasos , founder of Coastal Pumping Equipment, to unpack what it really takes to build a durable, multi-location industrial business rooted in faith, leadership, and long-term thinki...

In this episode, we sit down with Jared and Rachel Doise , husband-and-wife founders of Legends Born Grill, a nine location restaurant and bar concept built over more than 20 years in Acadiana. This is a real conversation abo...

In this episode, we sit down with Kristine Goebel , founder of Accompany Suite , to unpack the real reasons companies struggle during growth, acquisitions, and exits. Kristine shares how emotional intelligence, communication,...

In this episode, we sit down with Mike Flash, former co-owner of Dixie Electric, a second-generation family business founded in 1979 and successfully exited after more than four decades. Mike shares the deeply personal story ...

In this episode, we sit down with Ted Anthony, a veteran patent attorney with decades of experience advising founders, operators, and acquirers on intellectual property in M&A transactions. Ted breaks down how patents and tra...

In this episode we sit down with David Podell , a specialist in advanced tax mitigation strategies for founders, partners, and closely held businesses. David breaks down how defined benefit and cash balance plans can be used ...