Episodes
What Happens When the Deal Is Done and Purpose Is Still Missing?
In this episode of The Deal Podcast , hosts Josh Wilson and Jude David sit down with Paul George , consultant, speaker, and host of The Paul George Show , for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, faith, business, and li...
Love, Truth, and the Business of Building What Lasts
On the show, we sit down with Lance Strother a coach, entrepreneur, inventor, man of faith, and lifelong developer of people. Lance is the kind of dealmaker who doesn’t just chase outcomes. He builds lives, teams, and culture...
What Makes a Great M&A Attorney?
What separates a good deal attorney from a great one? In this episode of The Deal Podcast , hosts Joshua Wilson and Scott discuss the legal side of mergers and acquisitions with veteran corporate attorney Frank Slavich , who ...
What Can Car Sales Teach You About Private Equity?
In this episode of The Deal Podcast , Dan Daly shares his remarkable journey from selling cars on the wholesale lot to overseeing ultra-luxury brands like Bugatti and Bentley, and now leading a $50M international private equi...
Behind the Scenes of Middle Market Deals: A Roundtable with FA Mergers
Inside a Real Deal Roundtable: Lessons from Thousands of M&A Transactions In this exclusive episode of The Deal Podcast, the FA Mergers team, Jude David, Scott Shea, Chase Kenner, and host Joshua Wilson, sit down for a raw, behind the scenes conversation about what really happens when a mid market business goes to market. Topics discussed: The biggest mistakes sellers make when approaching an exitWhy waiting until you’re “ready to retire” can cost you millionsWhat buyers are really l…
From U.S. Marshal to Full-Time LP Investor with Philip Boggia
In this episode of The Deal Podcast , host Joshua Wilson sits down with Philip Boggia to unpack an unconventional investing journey that began in federal law enforcement and evolved into a full-time life as a limited partner ...
What Does It Really Take to Lead a Publicly Traded Bank?
What happens when a CPA discovers his greatest strength isn’t crunching numbers? In this powerful interview, Catalyst Bank CEO Joe Zanco reveals how a mop, a moment of humility, and a mindset of ownership shaped his rise thro...
From Ambulances to Acquisitions: Blaise Zuschlag on Scaling Mission Driven Impact
In this episode, Blaise Zuschlag, EVP & Chief Administrative Officer of Acadian Companies, shares how a family-run ambulance service grew into a 5,000+ employee enterprise without losing its heart. Blaise walks us through: Hi...
From the Court to the Courtroom: Deal Clarity from a Coach Turned Lawyer
In this episode, we sit down with William Kellner, a former college basketball coach turned commercial litigator and M&A deal attorney. Will brings a rare blend of courtroom experience, in-house legal strategy, and business-o...
Can Infrastructure Be a Profit Center? How Ken Bernhard Turned Central Plants into Cash Flow
What if your infrastructure wasn’t just a cost center but a source of recurring revenue? In this episode of The Deal Podcast, energy developer and fourth-generation entrepreneur Ken Bernhard breaks down how his firm is flipping the script on mechanical systems, turning legacy utility plants into modern revenue engines. Ken shares: How his family legacy sparked a new model for financing and operating infrastructureWhy large institutions like hospitals and universities should outsource energy …
From Cold Calls to Closed Deals: How Beau Bourque Built a Real Estate Pipeline That Wins
In this episode of The Deal Podcast , Beau Bourque, President of Beacon Realty, breaks down exactly how he built a real estate deal pipeline from scratch using a laptop, an Excel sheet, and relentless drive. Beau started his ...
From Courtside to C-Suite: Collis Temple III on Legacy, Leadership & Letting Go
In this powerful episode of The Deal Podcast, host Joshua Wilson sits down with former LSU basketball star turned business leader Collis Temple III for a raw and inspiring conversation on navigating transitions, building lega...
Building & Buying: How S1 Technology Scaled Fast with Strategy, Culture, and Grit
In this episode of The Deal Podcast , we sit down with Jeremy Roth and Hunter Harrison, co-founders of S1 Technology, to explore their rapid journey from startup to a thriving MSP (Managed Service Provider) with 45+ employees...
The Lawyer Who Sees the Whole Deal
In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Hooks, General Counsel, Chief of Staff at Stately, and City Councilman in Lafayette, Louisiana to explore how legal, strategy, and leadership intersect in M&A and beyond. Thomas isn’t ...
Poker, Psychology, and Preparing to Sell Your Business
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Shea, a sell-side advisor, former family business operator, and recovering professional poker player who brings a uniquely grounded perspective to helping owners navigate the sale of th...
Faith, Family & the Hustle: Building a Business Together
In this special episode of The Deal Podcast , hosts Joshua Wilson sits down with power couple Ashley David and Jude David, who are redefining what it means to chase dreams while keeping faith and family first. In Part 1, Ashl...
Ashley on Divine Guidance and Decision Making: Look for the Hell No
In this episode, Ashley shares a powerful framework for discerning decisions in life and business one rooted in her faith. Instead of always searching for the perfect “yes,” she learned to pay close attention to God’s “no.” W...
Jude David on The Secret to Great Teamwork: Compassion, Empathy, and Patience
In this heartfelt clip, Jude David shares how the keys to great teamwork, at home and in business, aren’t tactics or tools. They’re character traits. Jude reflects on the dynamic between him and his wife Ashley, both entrepre...
Chasing Dreams: From Baseball to Business with Beau
In this episode of The Deal Podcast, Beau, founder of Beacon Realty, shares his journey from chasing dreams of Major League Baseball to building a business rooted in legacy and purpose. Beau opens up about how the drive and d...
Betting on Yourself: Jude David on Knowing Your Value in M&A Deals
In this clip from The Deal Podcast , Jude David explains why stepping away from the billable hour model into deal-based entrepreneurship changed everything and how understanding value from both sides of the table separates am...
Jude David on Mid-Market M&A, Arbitrage, and Building Value from the Buy Side
In this episode of The Deal Podcast , Joshua Wilson sits down with seasoned M&A operator, investment banker, and family office founder Jude David. Jude shares his full-circle journey, from corporate attorney to sell-side advi...
The Deal Podcast Intro
Welcome to a podcast that goes beyond the headlines to reveal the human and financial side of building enterprise value. Hosted by M&A advisor and executive producer Joshua Wilson, this is The Deal Podcast , brought to you by...