Welcome to How2Exit, the premier podcast for entrepreneurs, advisors, and everyone in between who wants to dive deep into the world of buying, growing, and selling small businesses valued below $20 million. Our mission is to equip you with the insights and strategies you need to succeed in the small business M&A space. Join us as we talk to the best in the industry and explore the full process of buying, growing, and selling businesses. You'll gain invaluable knowledge from interviews with successful entrepreneurs who have navigated the M&A journey and experts who offer their wisdom on sourcing deals, building rapport, conducting due diligence, closing transactions, integrating acquisitions, and preparing for a successful exit. We cover it all, so you can make informed decisions and take calculated risks. At How2Exit, we pride ourselves on providing an unmatched resource for those looking to thrive in the small business M&A world. Whether you're a seasoned entrepr
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How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses is a business podcast hosted by Ronald P. Skelton, with 299 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 86. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.
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How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
E288: Les Csorba Reveals the Real Reason Most Leaders Don’t Last
Aug 1, 202553 minS0
About the Guest:<br />Les Csorba is a partner at Heidrick & Struggles, specializing in CEO and board succession, primarily in the energy sector. With roots in the first Bush administration’s Presidential Personnel Office, Les has spent 30+ years advising leaders. His new book Aware: The Power of Seeing Yourself Clearly dives deep into the science and practice of self-awareness in leadership.<br /><br />Summary:<br />On the How2Exit Podcast, Ron Skelton sits down with Les Csorba, a veteran executive coach, author, and partner at Heidrick & Struggles. With more than three decades in executive search and CEO coaching, Les shares a...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
E287: Building a Business Without Owning It | Strategic M&A, Turnaround Risks & Exit Planning
Jul 25, 20251h 11mS0
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/n8w08TJMPdI<br /><br />About the Guest: <br />Fadi Malouf is a strategic buyer, advisor, and capital partner focused on buying, growing, and exiting companies with scale potential. His career began in the fitness and wellness space before shifting into software, tech, and eventually structured M&A. Now the founder of FM Capital and FM Advisory, Fadi partners with operators and investors to fund deals, implement systems, and position companies for high-value exits. He is currently raising a $100M fund and works with over 60 independent advisors across his network.<br /><br />Summary:<br />In t...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
E286: Deals Don’t Fail on Paper—They Fail in People
Jun 27, 202559 minS0
<b>Watch Here:</b> https://youtu.be/xEx9d94kzI0<br /><br /><b>About the Guest:</b><br />David Miller is a seasoned dealmaker with an unusually diverse portfolio. From growing a finance firm in the depths of the 2008 crisis to diving headfirst into cannabis cultivation, clean energy, and even competitive fashion, Miller blends strategy with heart. He’s a global speaker, EO member, MIT graduate, and firm believer that small business is powered by soul—not spreadsheets. His coaching practice is rooted in aligning people, strategy, and scalable systems to turn growth into exit velocity.<br /><br /><b>Summary: </b><b...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
E285: How to Sell a Business in Puerto Rico (Without Losing Your Mind or Millions)
Jun 20, 202557 minS0
<b>Watch here:</b> https://youtu.be/ru4JXKUa180<br /><br /><b>About the Guest: </b><br />Francisco Uriarte is Managing Partner at Connelly Capital, a Puerto Rico-based M&A advisory firm. With over 60 transactions completed and $800 million in closed deals, Uriarte combines operational experience as a former business owner with a deep understanding of sell-side representation, especially in the unique legal and cultural context of Puerto Rico. His firm operates across Latin America and the continental U.S., but remains rooted in his home market, guiding business owners through one of the most emotional and financially significant decisions of t...
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses
E284: Breathwork, Business, and Big Exits: How Monica Garcia Uses Calm to Crush M&A
Jun 13, 20251h 1mS0
<b>Watch Here: </b>https://youtu.be/Vc2Xhcablro<br /><b></b><br /><b>About the Guest: </b><br />Monica Garcia Duggal is an investment banker turned entrepreneur, financial consultant, and breathwork evangelist. With decades of experience spanning institutional finance, entrepreneurship, and real estate, Monica brings an unmatched blend of analytical rigor and human insight. She’s also the author of The Power of Breath: The Gift of Self-Actualization Through Meditation and is currently developing offerings in personal and business finance to help people scale or exit with grace—and clarity.<br /><br /><b>Summary: </b><br />In this refreshingly unique...
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