Like a Champion Podcast

Buy-Side Insights with Tom Carver of Harren Equity Partners

536 views · 3mo ago · 1:00:36

Guest: Tom Carver

Are you building a business to sell, or just building a job that will eventually trap you? Tom Carver, Founder and Managing Partner at Harren Equity Partners, reveals what private equity buyers are actually looking for when they write massive checks.

Topics: The Golden Rule of Investing Other People's Money · From Wall Street to Launching a PE Firm · Why PE Loves "Fixer-Upper" Businesses · Private Equity Misconceptions · How to Handle Uncontrollable Business Risk · "Shave With the Lights On" & Know Your Limits

Tim Petrillo | Building Successful Restaurants: Real Estate, Concepts & Consistency

273 views · 10mo ago · 1:16:13

Guest: Tim Petrillo

n this episode, hospitality leader Tim Petrillo, co-founder of The Restaurant People, reveals the real blueprint behind building and scaling successful restaurants. From his start bussing tables at 13 to nearly losing his first restaurant before a single review changed everything, Tim shares the operational discipline, real estate strategy, and leadership approach that allowed TRP to grow into one of South Florida’s most respected hospitality groups.

Topics: Tim's Early Beginnings · First Job at Banana Boat · Education and Career Growth · Founding the Restaurant People · Struggles and Breakthrough · Expansion and New Ventures

Sean Hutchinson | Fire Yourself! Exit Planning Done Right

2.7K views · 1y ago · 2:14:54

Guest: Sean Hutchinson

Think your business is ready to sell? Think again. Sean Hutchinson, veteran exit planning advisor, reveals why 70-80% of your wealth may be trapped in an illiquid asset - and the single most common mistake that's destroying your business value right now.

Topics: Fire Yourself! · Guest Introduction and Background · Understanding Exit Planning · The Evolution of Value Acceleration · Challenges in Exit Planning · The Importance of Business Valuation

Bruce Marks | SBA Loan Secrets & Tips: Cash Flow is King

157 views · 1y ago · 1:55:47

Guest: Bruce Marks

Bruce Marks is a veteran in M&A and an expert in SBA lending. As Senior Vice President at the First Bank of the Lake, and 35 years of experience in the world of acquisitions and entrepreneurship, Bruce has seen what does - and what doesn't - get across the acquisition finish line.

Topics: Meet Bruce Marks: Senior VP at First Bank of the Lake · Journey Through Mergers and Acquisitions · First Bank of the Lake Overview · SBA Lending Growth and Rankings · Understanding the SBA Loan Program · Cash Flow is King: Key SBA Loan Benefits

Kevin Couper | Ditching Wealth Management, Buying a Plumbing Company and Owning His Future

1.1K views · 1y ago · 1:28:04

Guest: Kevin Couper

Former wealth-manager Kevin Couper discusses why he walked away from finance and used Acquira’s “search-funder” playbook to buy 30-year-old @kyleplumbing transforming it from construction-heavy and paper-based to service-focused, tech-driven, and rapidly scaling.

Topics: Kevin's Background in Wealth Management · Transitioning to Entrepreneurship · Discovering the Plumbing Business · Initial Wins and Implementations · Marketing and Rebranding Strategies · Compensation and Team Building

Paige Held of The Yoga Joint | Welfare to Wealth thru Discipline and Wellness

2K views · 1y ago · 1:24:06

She went from food stamps to multi-million-dollar deals building The Yoga Joint. Wes talks with his friend Paige Held as she shares the raw truth behind building The Yoga Joint. They discuss everything from the process of learning how to choose the right business partner and building a team that maximizes your strengths to the power of believing in yourself and not taking 'no' for an answer in business.

Topics: The Bold Vision: From Studio Owner to Billion-Dollar Dreamer · Growing Up Fast: From Privilege to Food Stamps and Back · How COVID Almost Crushed the Yoga Joint—And What Saved It · Growing at Full Speed: Opening Studios Every 6 Weeks · A 16-Year-Old's First Yoga Class That Sparked a Movement · “You’ll Never Make It”—And Why She Didn’t Listen

Keith Costello | Bank CEO Discusses the Power of Perseverance, Community & Giving in Business

86 views · 1y ago · 1:02:00

Guest: Keith Costello

Keith Costello has built and exited multiple banks. Working daily with entrepreneurs and business owners in South Florida for decades has given him a unique perspective and a lot of great insights into what makes for a successful business and life. He's also big into philanthropy and deeply values giving back to his community, including his friend's non-profit, Sebastian Strong, created to help families like his when having a child battling cancer.

Danny Kanell | The Business of Sports, College Football Evolution & NFL Insights [UPDATED AUDIO]

20K views · 1y ago · 1:34:14

Guest: Danny Kanell

UPDATED AUDIO In this episode of Like A Champion Podcast, Danny Kanell returns to talk with Wes about his broadcasting career, the ever changing landscape of college and professional football, and what kind of car goes best with a turtleneck.

Topics: Pro Football into Broadcasting · Year-Round Immersion in Sports Media · The Evolution of College Football · Staying Relevant in Broadcasting · The Impact of AI on Sports Media · Rapid Changes in College Football