Welcome to episode 36 of Invest & Scale! In this episode, we dive into mergers and acquisitions, personal growth, and the lessons learned from buying, building, and flipping businesses — all while living with purpose and adventure.
Our guest, Zach, shares his journey from growing up on a farm to navigating finance, entrepreneurship, and consulting. From the Chicago Board of Trade to buying his first business at 28, Zach’s story is packed with honest insights and practical frameworks.

He explores how real value lies not just in numbers, but in people, vision, and purpose. From consulting distressed companies to global travel and charitable work, Zach highlights the mindsets and emotional intelligence that create freedom in business and life.

If you’ve ever wondered what it truly takes to scale, or how to separate self-worth from net worth, this episode is full of inspiration and actionable advice.

Grab your headphones and enjoy this powerful conversation — only on Invest & Scale.

Welcome back to another episode of I&S! Today, host Gabriel Murillo sits down with Danny Sanchez, a serial entrepreneur whose unconventional journey has taken him from managing GameStop and bussing tables to building one of the largest floral retail operations in South Florida—and one of the largest in the nation. In this candid conversation, Danny shares how he stumbled into his first business acquisition, demystifies the world of SBA loans, and reveals what it really takes to scale a company through buying, selling, and integrating businesses.

Listen in as Danny and Gabriel geek out over creative deal structures, lessons learned from acquiring everything from doctor’s offices to flower shops, and the mindset shifts needed to make the jump from small business owner to major player. Danny’s story is equal parts inspiration and real talk about betting on yourself, building great teams, and finding opportunities—even when doors close unexpectedly.

Whether you’re a seasoned entrepreneur or just business-curious, you’ll walk away from this episode with tangible insights on navigating acquisitions, staying resilient through setbacks, and planning for that next big leap. Let’s dive in!

Welcome to Episode 34 of the “Invest & Scale” podcast, where we dive into the dynamic world of growing businesses with our insightful guest, Brendan Hsu. Brendan, an entrepreneur with a portfolio of seven companies, joins our host, Gabriel, to unravel the strategies behind scaling successful businesses. Throughout this episode, Brendan shares his journey of building Aerial Canvas, a real estate media company, from the ground up to a $7 million powerhouse. He discusses the pivotal roles of sales, team building, systems, and process optimization in driving growth. Brendan further delves into how he has ventured into mentorship, helping over 70 agency owners double their businesses by offering them a blueprint for success.