Seth Rudin | Business Broker | Dealmaker

Seth Rudin
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Unlock the secrets to successful business transitions and real estate investments. This podcast provides informative and helpful best practices on the entire lifecycle of a business—from selling a company for maximum value to buying a new venture. Tune in if you're a current business owner or seeking to acquire a business who values actionable, expert advice.

  1. 15h ago

    New 2026 SBA Loan Rules Explained: What Buyers & Sellers Must Know

    In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with SBA loan expert Paul Long to break down the major 2026 SBA rule changes and SOP updates.They unpack how the new 1.25x Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) requirement eliminates projection-based business acquisition financing, mandatory Quality of Earnings (QOE) reports for deals over $3M, updated citizenship rules, and new limits on equity injections and seller earnouts.Key Topics Covered:00:00 - Introduction & 2026 SBA Rule Changes Overview01:46 - Combining 7(a) & 504 Loans to Borrow Up to $10M03:29 - The 1.25x DSCR Requirement & Death of Projection-Based Loans11:31 - Mandatory Quality of Earnings (QOE) Reports for Deals Over $3M18:43 - Equity Injections, Standby Notes, and Search Fund Restrictions24:39 - Post-Closing Seller Transition & Consulting Agreements27:18 - Strict 100% U.S. Citizenship / LPR Requirements29:13 - Real Estate Decoupling & Amortization Term Blending32:29 - Seller Earnouts vs Permitted Buyer Rebates37:46 - Partial Changes of Ownership & Employee Buyouts Subscribe for more tactical business brokerage guidance, acquisition strategies, and SBA financing updates.Core Categories:entrepreneurship, small business, sba loans, sba 7a, sba 504, business acquisitions, buying a business, selling a business, business financing, debt service coverage ratio, quality of earnings, seller note, equity injection, business valuation, M&A deals, business broker, dealmaking, paul long, seth rudin, entrepreneurship unlocked#Entrepreneurship #SBALoans #BusinessAcquisitions #BuyingABusiness #SellingABusiness #BusinessFinancing #Startups #BusinessGrowth #BusinessBroker #Dealmaking

  2. Sep 24

    What It Takes to Build a 9-Figure Natural Gas Company | Joined by Peter A Snell from PetroVybe

    In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin interviews Peter A Snell, CEO of PetroVybe. They unpack what it really takes to build and scale a 9-figure enterprise in the high-stakes oil and gas industry, how biblical stewardship shapes modern dealmaking, and an insider's honest critique of the hit TV show "Landman". Plus, they discuss the massive surge in natural gas demand required to power AI and modern data centers. Follow us for more high-value interviews on business brokerage, scaling enterprises, and founder tactics. Core Categories: entrepreneurship, small business, oil and gas, natural gas, energy sector, business growth, business strategy, business owner, how to start a business, scaling a business, business acquisitions, dealmaking, venture capital, risk management, business stewardship, valuation, leadership, founder tips, profitability, landman show #Entrepreneurship #OilAndGas #NaturalGas #Landman #Startups #BusinessGrowth #BusinessStrategy #EnergyIndustry #Founders #ScalingUp

  3. Sep 15

    The Unfair Advantage Every Startup Founder Needs | Joined by Peter Rowan

    In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with Peter Rowan, Executive Director of the Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center at Seattle University. They break down the real unfair advantage for early-stage founders: actionable mentorship, long-term ecosystem support, and developing the grit needed to withstand the true startup struggle. Core Categories: entrepreneurship, small business, startup, buy a business, sell a business, business growth, business strategy, business owner, how to start a business, scaling a business, business acquisitions, exit strategy, venture capital, angel investing, business mentorship, valuation, business ideas, leadership, founder tips, profitability #Entrepreneurship #BuyABusiness #SellABusiness #Startups #BusinessGrowth #BusinessStrategy #Mentorship #Founders #BusinessOwner #ScalingUp

  4. Sep 3

    The Blueprint for Excellence in Life & in Baseball | Lessons in Grit & Self-Mastery with Nate Trosky

    In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with renowned baseball coach, scout, and entrepreneur Nate Trosky. While Nate has coached MLB superstars like Freddie Freeman, Steven Kwan, and J.P. Crawford, his principles extend far beyond the field. This episode is a masterclass in achieving excellence in all areas of life. Nate breaks down the 6 components of self-mastery, why operating out of genuine passion eliminates fatigue and distraction, and how total immersion and self-discipline lead to lasting fulfillment. #LifeMastery #Excellence #PersonalGrowth #SelfDiscipline #Mindset #NateTrosky #EntrepreneurshipUnlocked

  5. Aug 27

    From Bean Counter to Logistics Sage: A Masterclass on Business & Leadership with Steve Harmon

    In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin hosts a masterclass on business and leadership with logistics mogul Steve Harmon, CEO of Spartan Logistics. Steve walks through his evolution from an Arthur Andersen CPA to scaling a $50M+ enterprise across 22 locations and 400+ employees. He reveals how he converted short-term logistics cash flow into long-term real estate wealth, his core principles on valuation and company culture, and why AI is currently redefining executive leadership. Key Topics Covered Introduction to Steve Harmon and Spartan Logistics Starting in Accounting & Learning at Arthur Andersen Returning to the Family Business & Scaling Growth Building Intentional Culture & Core Values Why Running a Business "By the Numbers" Fails Without People Setting Aggressive Growth Goals: 10M to 20M+ The Secret to Multi-Location Scaling: Local Leadership Spartan University: Training Leaders from Within Unexpected Challenges, Obsolescence & Market Changes Emotional Maturity & The Heavy Burden of Leadership Synergies Between Logistics, Real Estate & Construction Business Valuation: Building a Business vs. Running a Cult How AI is Transforming Executive Productivity & Workflows GEO & How AI Changes Inbound Search and Marketing Advice to a 30-Year-Old Self & Final Advice for Business Owners #AI #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #Productivity #FutureOfWork #Mindset #BusinessOwner #CEO #MentalToughness #CompanyCulture #Logistics

  6. Aug 13

    How to Influence People and Empower Teams to Drive Business Growth | Joined by Erik Berglund

    Most business owners want a team that takes initiative, but end up trapped in constant micro-decision-making. In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with leadership strategist Erik Berglund to talk about creating autonomous leadership within growing organizations. They discuss how to give teams the authority and clarity to solve complex problems on their own, how to move away from constant oversight, and how to structure middle management for long-term operational resilience. In this episode, you will learn: - The difference between active delegation and true autonomous leadership - How to create decision-making boundaries that protect quality while speeding up execution - Key steps to develop middle managers into proactive decision-makers - How to remove yourself as the central bottleneck without losing control of core outcomes If you want to scale your business while stepping back from day-to-day firefighting, this conversation provides a clear practical framework. #EntrepreneurshipUnlocked #SethRudin #ErikBerglund #AutonomousLeadership #LeadershipDevelopment #TeamEmpowerment #BusinessGrowth #ScaleYourBusiness #ExecutiveLeadership #SmallBusinessOwner #BusinessMindset #ManagementStrategy #BusinessCulture

  7. Jul 28

    How to Avoid the Operator Trap (Why Most Business Owners Get Stuck) | Joined by Mike DeJong

    Welcome back to Entrepreneurship Unlocked. In this episode, host Seth Rudin sits down with multi-business owner, keynote speaker, and author Mike DeJong to tackle the ultimate question: why do some business owners build companies worth millions while others simply buy themselves a job? Mike shares his raw journey from reluctantly entering entrepreneurship, coming within sixty days of bankruptcy, to successfully managing and exiting multiple businesses while living life on the road. Discover how to escape the operator trap, build foolproof systems, develop internal leadership, and scale with confidence. Make sure to check out Mike's book, Grow Smart: Your Path to Mastering Freedom, available for free download at Microsoft.com or on Amazon. Core Categories: how to buy a business, how to sell a small business, business valuation calculator, how to prepare a business for sale, buying a franchise vs starting a business, small business acquisition, how to scale a small business, standard operating procedures for small business, how to create business systems, business key performance indicators examples, how to delegate effectively in business, step out of daily operations, how to increase business enterprise value, owner operator to passive owner, building a salable business, franchise profitability, how to turn around a struggling business #EntrepreneurshipUnlocked #GrowSmart #FromOperatorToOwner #SethRudin #MikeDeJong #BusinessBroker #FranchiseOwner #BusinessExit #BusinessValuation #ScaleYourBusiness #BusinessSystems #ExitStrategy #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusinessOwner #BusinessGrowth #LeadershipDevelopment #BusinessMindset #Delegation #PassiveIncome #BusinessOwner

  8. Jul 20

    How PEO Helped This Company Scale From 11 to 450 People Overnight | Joined by Mo from Insperity

    What happens when a small company experiences sudden, explosive growth overnight? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with Mo, a Certified Business Performance Advisor at Insperity. Mo shares the incredible real-world story of a Seattle startup that scaled from 11 to 450 employees almost overnight—and how leveraging a Professional Employer Organization (PEO) made that 40x growth possible without their operations breaking. Mo brings over a decade of hands-on HR and business solutions experience, partnering with business owners across the Pacific Northwest to build enterprise-level infrastructure, streamline co-employment, and drive rapid, sustainable scale. Core Categories:PEO services, Professional Employer Organization, HR outsourcing, co-employment, HR compliance, scaling a business, business valuation, M&A strategy, employee onboarding, employee benefits, payroll management, small business HR, rapid hiring, business growth strategy, multi-state compliance, executive productivity, risk management, enterprise HR platform, business brokerage, due diligence, business acquisition, exit strategy, operational efficiency, HR tech integration, business scalability #PEO #BusinessScaling #HumanResources #Insperity #EntrepreneurshipUnlocked #SmallBusinessGrowth #CoEmployment #ExecutiveLeadership #BusinessOperations #MAStrategy #BusinessBrokering #SeattleBusiness #HRCompliance #ScalingUp #BusinessValuation

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Unlock the secrets to successful business transitions and real estate investments. This podcast provides informative and helpful best practices on the entire lifecycle of a business—from selling a company for maximum value to buying a new venture. Tune in if you're a current business owner or seeking to acquire a business who values actionable, expert advice.

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