The MandA Guy

Brian T. Franco
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The MandA Guy

Welcome to "The M&A Guy"—the podcast where we break down the world of mergers, acquisitions, and business growth. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to level up, this is your backstage pass to the strategies and insights that drive deals and build wealth. No fluff, no overcomplicated explanations—just real talk about making smart moves, finding capital, and shaping the future you want. Tune in to "The M&A Guy" for tips, stories, and advice to take control of your business journey and make big things happen.

  1. 1D AGO

    Meritage Closing - Brody Allen Exteriors

    In this episode of the M&A Guy podcast, BrianFranco interviews Stephen Maassen from Brody Allen, who shares his entrepreneurial journey of building a roofing company and navigating the complexities of a recent private equity transaction. The conversation delves into the importance of defining goals, the strategy behind selling a business, and the significance of building a legacy. Stephen discusses the surprises he encountered during the deal process and emphasizes the value of choosing the right partners and maintaining strong team dynamics. The episode concludes with a look ahead at future plans and the impact of their work on the lives of employees and their families. Continue the conversation with Jacob Franco: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob's Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Brian Franco by visiting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    21 min

  2. MAR 4

    NextGen Succession Planning w/ Allen Esrock

    In this episode of the M&A Guy podcast, Brian Franco interviews Allen Esrock, who focuses on next-generation entrepreneurship and ownership. They discuss the unique challenges faced by successors in family businesses, including the need for effective communication, the importance of understanding the dynamics of money, family, and business, and strategies for successful succession planning. Allen emphasizes the significance of treating the business as a separate entity and the necessity of planning for the future well in advance. The conversation provides valuable insights for those involved in family businesses and highlights the importance of preparing the next generation for leadership roles. Continue the conversation with Jacob Franco: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob's Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Brian Franco by visiting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Allen:⁠⁠⁠⁠(12) Allen Esrock | LinkedIn

    21 min

  3. FEB 25

    Cory's Journey: Transforming Home Services

    In this episode of the M&A Guy podcast, host Brian Franco interviews Cory Hutcherson, founder of Sock Knocker, who shares his journey from a family legacy in the home services industry to his innovative approaches in e-commerce and customer service. Cory discusses the importance of company culture, the development of training systems, and the introduction of the Inbound Quality Score (IQS) to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. He emphasizes the significance of not participating in recessions and the potential for growth through strategic acquisitions and effective training. Continue the conversation with Jacob Franco: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob's Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Brian Franco by visiting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Cory:⁠(4) Cory Hutcherson | LinkedIn

    23 min

  4. FEB 18

    The Secret to Healthcare M&A w/ Bradley Bostic

    In this episode, Brian Franco interviews Bradley Bostic from Health Cloud Partners, discussing the intricacies of healthcare mergers and acquisitions (M&A). They explore the founding of Health Cloud Capital, the significance of pharmacogenomics, and the role of data in enhancing patient care. Bradley shares insights on acquisition strategies, the importance of cultural alignment, and lessons learned from both successful and failed deals. The conversation emphasizes the need for healthcare companies to build strong economic engines and the future potential of data utilization in healthcare. Continue the conversation with Jacob Franco: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob's Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Brian Franco by visiting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with Bradley:(1) Bradley Bostic | LinkedIn

    32 min

  5. FEB 11

    Growth Journey w/ Sandeep

    In this episode, Brian Franco and Sandeep Davankar discuss the intricacies of mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the context of small business growth. They explore the journey of M&A, the importance of cultural integration, and the strategic advantages of government funding. Sandeep shares his personal experiences with M&A, emphasizing the need for a solid integration plan and the value of being fearless in entrepreneurship. The conversation highlights the significance of understanding market opportunities and the role of relationships in successful business transactions.

    25 min

  6. FEB 4

    Insights from an Industry Insider w/ Matthew Barrett

    In this episode of the M&A Guy podcast, Brian Franco and Matthew Barrett discuss the evolving landscape of mergers and acquisitions, focusing on the importance of quality of earnings reports, the exit process for business owners, and the collaboration among various service providers in the M&A ecosystem. They also explore the current economic outlook and the increasing activity in the middle market, emphasizing the need for business owners to prepare for exits and the role of advisory firms in facilitating successful transactions. Continue the conversation with Jacob Franco: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob's Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Brian Franco by visiting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Matthew: (5) Matthew Barrett | LinkedIn

    26 min

  7. JAN 28

    Confessions of an Independent Sponsor Pt. 2 w/ David Kirubi

    In this episode of The M&A Guy Podcast, host Brian Franco and guest David Kirubi discuss the intricacies of independent sponsorship, the importance of preparedness in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), and how to empower teams to think and act like owners. They explore a case study of SRC Holdings and the principles from 'The Great Game of Business' that emphasize the value of investing in people. The conversation highlights M&A as a growth strategy and offers insights on maximizing enterprise value through a culture of ownership.

    22 min

  8. JAN 21

    Unlocking Capital for Business Growth w/ Ryan Scully

    In this episode of the Private Capital Mastery Podcast, host Brian Franco speaks with Ryan Scully about the critical role of capital in business growth, particularly in the construction industry. They discuss the importance of financial analysis, job costing, and the complexities of preparing a business for sale. Ryan shares insights on understanding client needs, the significance of cultural fit in acquisitions, and the challenges of generational business transitions. The conversation emphasizes the need for robust accounting systems and the implementation of operating procedures to ensure long-term success. Continue the conversation with Jacob Franco: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Jacob's Calendar⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about Brian Franco by visiting: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email Me⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Ryan: (3) Ryan Scully | LinkedIn

    33 min
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Welcome to "The M&A Guy"—the podcast where we break down the world of mergers, acquisitions, and business growth. If you're a founder, entrepreneur, or just someone looking to level up, this is your backstage pass to the strategies and insights that drive deals and build wealth. No fluff, no overcomplicated explanations—just real talk about making smart moves, finding capital, and shaping the future you want. Tune in to "The M&A Guy" for tips, stories, and advice to take control of your business journey and make big things happen.

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  • Creator
    Brian T. Franco
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    74
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Brian T. Franco
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    The MandA Guy

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