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EP27 The Agency Model vs. Ecommerce Companies and over 5 acquisitions
In this episode of Invest & Scale, host Gabriel Murillo is joined by guest Jordan West as they delve into the world of entrepreneurship, acquisitions, and building successful businesses. From the importance of recognizing and leveraging individual strengths to seizing opportunities during challenging times, they provide invaluable insights and advice. They also discuss the power of collaboration, the role of content creation in client acquisition, and their vision of creating a conglomerate of agencies in the D to C space. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on wealth, impact, and the game of business.

EP26 Dog Training Franchise Acquisition in Austin Texas with Chirag Shah
Welcome to the Invest & Scale podcast, where we delve into the world of business acquisitions, entrepreneurship, and personal development. In this episode our host Gabriel Murillo engages in a conversation with Chirag Shah, owner of Sit Means Sit, a dog training franchise in Austin. Chirag shares insights into his business acquisition journey, the emotional and practical challenges of staff management, and his strategies for scaling and improving his business’s sales processes.
From the highs of increasing his close rate to the lows of dealing with staffing challenges, Chirag’s experiences provide valuable lessons for any business owner or entrepreneur. Tune in as we explore the rollercoaster ride of owning and growing a business, and the personal growth that comes with it.

EP25 Investing in Online Businesses: A Glimpse into the Journey and Vision of Black Book Investments
In today’s digital age, online businesses are thriving, offering investors a unique opportunity to tap into this growing market. In a recent podcast episode, the founder of Black Book Investments discussed their journey in starting and growing a micro private equity company that buys and operates a portfolio of online businesses. This article will explore the key insights shared in the podcast, from the importance of due diligence to investing with Empire Flippers Capital and the future vision of Black Book Investments.

EP24 From Facebook Employee to 7 million in revenue: Hunter Durham’s Journey
In this episode, we have Hunter Durham, who was a Facebook employee who turned into an acquisition entrepreneur. During the interview, he shares his journey from consulting, to joining a marketing agency, to buying his first business, to being presented with the opportunity to buy two companies simultaneously.

EP23 A look at the SearchFund Model with a Private Equity group Search Fund Partners Jim Edmunds
Jim Edmunds worked in business development for a retailer before graduating from business school. He holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and an A.B. from Harvard. In 2004, he worked for a search fund with someone he had worked with on Wall Street after business school.

EP27 The Agency Model vs. Ecommerce Companies and over 5 acquisitions
In this episode of Invest & Scale, host Gabriel Murillo is joined by guest Jordan West as they delve into the world of entrepreneurship, acquisitions, and building successful businesses. From the importance of recognizing and leveraging individual strengths to seizing opportunities during challenging times, they provide invaluable insights and advice. They also discuss the power of collaboration, the role of content creation in client acquisition, and their vision of creating a conglomerate of agencies in the D to C space. Tune in for an inspiring conversation on wealth, impact, and the game of business.

EP26 Dog Training Franchise Acquisition in Austin Texas with Chirag Shah
Welcome to the Invest & Scale podcast, where we delve into the world of business acquisitions, entrepreneurship, and personal development. In this episode our host Gabriel Murillo engages in a conversation with Chirag Shah, owner of Sit Means Sit, a dog training franchise in Austin. Chirag shares insights into his business acquisition journey, the emotional and practical challenges of staff management, and his strategies for scaling and improving his business’s sales processes.
From the highs of increasing his close rate to the lows of dealing with staffing challenges, Chirag’s experiences provide valuable lessons for any business owner or entrepreneur. Tune in as we explore the rollercoaster ride of owning and growing a business, and the personal growth that comes with it.

EP25 Investing in Online Businesses: A Glimpse into the Journey and Vision of Black Book Investments
In today’s digital age, online businesses are thriving, offering investors a unique opportunity to tap into this growing market. In a recent podcast episode, the founder of Black Book Investments discussed their journey in starting and growing a micro private equity company that buys and operates a portfolio of online businesses. This article will explore the key insights shared in the podcast, from the importance of due diligence to investing with Empire Flippers Capital and the future vision of Black Book Investments.

EP24 From Facebook Employee to 7 million in revenue: Hunter Durham’s Journey
In this episode, we have Hunter Durham, who was a Facebook employee who turned into an acquisition entrepreneur. During the interview, he shares his journey from consulting, to joining a marketing agency, to buying his first business, to being presented with the opportunity to buy two companies simultaneously.

EP23 A look at the SearchFund Model with a Private Equity group Search Fund Partners Jim Edmunds
Jim Edmunds worked in business development for a retailer before graduating from business school. He holds an MBA from Stanford Graduate School of Business and an A.B. from Harvard. In 2004, he worked for a search fund with someone he had worked with on Wall Street after business school.
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