M&A Launchpad
Welcome to The M&A Launchpad Podcast hosted by Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa with Equity Launchpad. On this podcast, you will gain insights on acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, at Equity Launchpad, we will provide you with the knowledge, guidance, and capital to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions.
- Update frequency
- every 6 days
- Average duration
- 42 minutes
- Episodes
- 64
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
Building Exit-Ready Businesses with Jason Kruger
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles sit down with Jason Kruger, President at Signature Analytics (a Citrin Cooperman Company). Jason shares his journey f…
Why 80% of Businesses Fail to Sell | Exit Planning Tips with Adam Koos
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Adam Koos, founder of Elevate and Exit and Libertas Wealth Management. With a unique background in bot…
Six Acquisitions in Three Years with Ryan Sullivan
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Ben Suttles and Feras Moussa sit down with Ryan Sullivan, Co-Founder of North Park Group, to unpack how he and his partner built a private equity f…
Building Powerful Brand Stories & M&A Strategies with Mark Tarchetti
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Ben Suttles and Feras Moussa welcome special guest Mark Tarchetti, a veteran in the consumer products industry. Mark has held senior roles at globa…
Deferred Sales Trust & Passive Income Strategies with Brett Swarts
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew are joined by Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions and an expert in sophisticated tax planning strat…
Hard Lessons in Buying, Scaling, and Exiting with Carl Kleimann
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles are joined by Carl Kleimann, a proven entrepreneur with deep experience in scaling and exiting small businesses. Carl…
Inside SBA Lending: Strategies for Business Buyers with Matthias Smith
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Mathias Smith, founder of Pioneer Capital Advisory and a seasoned expert in SBA financing. Mathias sha…
Navigating Business Transactions with John Martinka
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with John Martinka, a seasoned intermediary and advisor with nearly 30 years of experience in business tran…
Empowering Women in M&A with Beki Darlin
In this powerful episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Ben Suttles sit down with Beki Darlin, President of WAEE and a trailblazer in the world of business acquisition and cons…
From Lawyer to Entrepreneur: How to Build Wealth Through Small Businesses with Sam Rosati
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with entrepreneur, CPA, and attorney Sam Rosati to explore his journey from the corporate world into busine…
How One Acquisition Turned Into a 7-Figure Exit with Chris Edwards
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome guest Chris Edwards, founder of Sanitas Equity and a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur. Chris walks us throu…
How to Structure Smart M&A Deals in 2025 - Expert Legal Tips from John Koeppel
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, host Feras Moussa sits down with seasoned M&A attorney John Koeppel, Partner at Lippes Mathias, to dive deep into the world of deal-making in the lower m…
What It’s Really Like to Buy and Run Small Businesses with Michael Heath
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew talk with Michael Heath—a three-time entrepreneur who has acquired and operated a commercial garage door company, a …
Avoiding Buyer Landmines: Quality of Earnings, SDE Pitfalls, and Buying Right with Elliot Holland
In this high-impact episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew are joined by Elliot Holland, founder of Guardian Due Diligence and the Business Buyer Masterclass. With…
Buy a Manufacturing Business and Use Real Estate to Supercharge Growth with Ryder Fyrwald
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Ryder Fyrwald, co-owner of a thriving label manufacturing company based in Los Angeles. Ryder shares h…
From Family Office to Global Advisor: Stephen Marks' Guide to Smarter Acquisitions
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Stephen Marks, founder of Emmersion Capital and Apertura. Stephen shares his journey from mana…
Self-Funded vs. Independent Sponsor: Sean Smith Breaks Down the Real Numbers
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome Sean Smith, Managing Partner at Search Fund Ventures and co-founder of SMB Investor Network. Sean brings a t…
From Marine Corps to Building a Scalable Business with Grit with Dominick Blue
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew are joined by Dominick Blue, a former Marine turned software engineer and acquisition entrepreneur. Dominick shares …
How to Build Wealth Through a HoldCo Strategy | Dustin Carreon on Buying Businesses That Last
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with Dustin Carreon, founder of COI Holdings, for a powerful conversation on transitioning from small famil…
Buy and Grow a Small Business with Grit and Strategy with Jon Staenberg
In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome special guest Jon Staenberg, a veteran investor and expert in the search fund space. The conversation explor…