Dr. Peter Boulden, owner of eight dental practices in Atlanta, shares his journey from solo practitioner to multi-practice owner. He discusses the 'McDonald's Model' for scalability and the nuances of dental roll-ups. Boulden emphasizes the importance of recruiting top talent and creating effective operational systems, highlighting financial metrics like EBITDA for assessing practice health. He also dives into the risks of mercury in dental fillings and the significance of clear communication in partnerships, all while offering insights on vision and accountability in growing a dental empire.

Eric Pacifici, founder of SMB Law Group LLP, has closed $950 million in SMB acquisitions in just a couple of years. He shares insights on leveraging social media, particularly Twitter, to grow his legal practice. The discussion delves into the nuances of pricing legal services and negotiating deal terms. Eric emphasizes the importance of thorough due diligence to avoid post-acquisition disputes and compares asset vs. stock sales, explaining their implications for buyers. He also highlights the crucial role of SBA loans in facilitating successful business transactions.

Today I chat with Shannon Jean, an entrepreneur who made most of his money buying and flipping electronic goods. We talk about the 10+ businesses he's started, how to raise kids in an entrepreneurial environment, and why you shouldn't follow your passion. 👉 Connect with SievaWebsite: https://www.sievakozinsky.com/X: https://twitter.com/SievaKozinskyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skozinsky/👉 Connect with ShannonX: https://x.com/shannonjeanNewsletter: shannonjean.com/subscribe/If you enjoyed the episode, please leave a review to support the show. 🙏

John Caple, co-founder of Hidden Harbor Capital Partners, shares insights on navigating the world of private equity. He discusses his unique investment strategy, focusing on operational excellence in small business acquisitions. The conversation dives into forming capable management teams and the significance of clear operating principles. Caple also highlights the nuances of acquiring businesses in the $1 to $10 million EBITDA range, emphasizing humility and genuine connections. Expect key insights on strategic growth timelines and the evolving private equity landscape!

Chris Koerner is an entrepreneurial powerhouse known for building and selling multiple 7-8 figure businesses. He shares his addiction to entrepreneurship and reveals how personal transformations and missions shaped his journey. Chris discusses the balance between managing several businesses and the joy of pursuing diverse ventures. He emphasizes resilience, learning from rejection, and the importance of mentorship. Additionally, he explores the role of social media in business growth and strategies for attracting customers.

Entrepreneur Nick Huber shares insights on building a successful business, hiring top talent, managing cash flow, attracting the best talent, his biggest regrets, and what's next. Topics include lessons from business building, hiring advice, cash flow management, attracting talent, and regrets from the entrepreneurial journey.

Codie Sanchez, Founder of Contrarian Thinking, shares insights on making a million dollars, the value of creating content, focusing on business priorities, exploring franchise opportunities, building a team of A-players, and advice for content creators. The episode delves into wealth accumulation strategies, choosing successful business models, harnessing attention for investing, fostering creativity in content creation, and optimizing hiring strategies for success.

Cole Zucker bootstrapped Green Creative, a commercial-grade LED lighting company, to $40M+ in annual sales before successfully exiting the business. In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I’m joined by Cole Zucker, former Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Green Creative, to explore how he built a global lighting brand in his 20s, how moving to China changed his life, how young entrepreneurs can increase their surface area of luck, and so much more. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:52 Cole’s Background10:42 Moving To China14:22 Increasing Your Surface Area Of Luck21:18 Starting A LED Company29:28 Cole’s Biggest Challenges As An Entrepreneur35:35 Life After Selling The Business👉 Connect with SievaWebsite: https://www.sievakozinsky.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SievaKozinskyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skozinsky/Newsletter: https://thebusinessacademy.substack.com/ 👉 Connect with ColeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colezucker/🔔 Turn on notifications to stay updated with new episodes!

In less than three years, Andrew Gazdecki’s business, acquire.com, has helped 1000+ startups get acquired and facilitated $500m+ in closed deals.In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I’m joined by Andrew Gazdecki, Founder & CEO of  acquire.com, to dive deep into acquisition marketplaces, their opportunities and challenges, how companies can cut through the noise in 2024, and so much more. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:26 Andrew’s Background03:55 Andrew’s Biggest Influences As An Entrepreneur06:31 How To Find Your Mentors09:32 Diving Into Acquire.com12:15 The Problem With Acquisition Marketplaces23:55 Andrew’s Biggest Weakness As An Entrepreneur26:57 What’s Next For Acquire.com29:17 Selling Through Acquire.com35:47 Andrew’s Marketing Strategy43:26 Andrew’s Parenting Advice29:58 How Andrew Turned His Experience Into A Book👉 Connect with SievaWebsite: https://www.sievakozinsky.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SievaKozinskyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skozinsky/Newsletter: https://thebusinessacademy.substack.com/ 👉 Connect with AndrewTwitter: https://twitter.com/agazdeckiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/agazdecki/If you're listening to this on Apple or Spotify, please leave a review to help others discover the show. 🙏Watch the episode on my Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXr5e01-zPs

Franchises are everywhere, and Kenny Rose, Founder and CEO of FranShares, has devised the easiest way to make passive income through them. In today’s episode of Boring Businesses, I'm joined by Kenny Rose, Founder and CEO of FranShares, to dive deep into the world of franchise investing, the pros and cons of starting a franchise, what to consider before investing in the industry, and so much more.Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:09 Kenny’s Background 02:50 Pros And Cons Of Starting A Franchise04:26 Kenny’s Favorite Franchises12:06 How To Identify A Good Franchise13:58 How To Know If You Should Start A Franchise16:34 Things To Consider Before Starting A Franchising Business18:43 FranShares’ Business Model25:22 Industry Leaders Kenny Admires29:05 Franchises Kenny Is Excited About👉 Connect with SievaWebsite: https://www.sievakozinsky.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SievaKozinskyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/skozinsky/Substack: https://thebusinessacademy.substack.com/ 👉 Connect with KennyTwitter: https://twitter.com/kennymroseLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kennyrose/- If you enjoyed the episode please leave a 5* review to support the show. It really helps.- Tweet me at @SievaKozinsky with any feedback or thoughts from the episode. - Prefer to watch? Check out all episodes on the Boring Businesses YouTube channel.