The Think Like an Owner podcast seeks out conversations with small company owners and investors to learn how to acquire and run small companies, with a focus on search funds, micro private equity, and permanent capital.
In addition to Mike’s new acquisition and holding company, we also talk about systems he’s implemented at B&B, how he hires and routines members of his team, and benefits from scale and vertical integration.
Matt is the president of Bellwether Forest Products, an integrated wood supply company owned by a family office called Elmore Companies, where Matt is also a partner.
My guest in this episode is Heather Endresen, co-director of Search Fund Lending at Live Oak Bank. Heather shares the ins and outs of the SBA program.
My guest today is Collin Hathaway. Collin runs a small micro private equity fund in Seattle, WA called Skylight Capital and has developed a strong core competence in plumbing, HVAC, roofing, and other home services.
Paul Yancich and Daniel Eisen are co-founders of Arcadea Group, a permanent capital holding company.
Badge started his search journey with a stone-pumping trench that was on the verge of bankruptcy when he acquired it.
Due West counsels and helps Chinese students apply to top American universities and study abroad programs.
Reg quit his corporate job to roll up foundry businesses through his holding company CaneKast, with five companies acquired so far.
Prior to acquiring her health care supply business, Vital Care Industries, Mia worked in consulting, engineering and supply chains, and received her MBA and Masters of Science in Engineering Management from Northwestern.
Craig, as of a month ago, is also the new owner of Flying Magazine, an iconic, blue-chip publishing brand in the general aviation community which we discuss extensively in this episode.
