Like A Champion Podcast | M&A Mastery with Wes Shelton
Don't Leave Money on the Table
Discover insider knowledge that drives successful M&A deals, builds businesses and drives growth - professionally and personally - through the unique insights M&A veteran WES SHELTON and his guest list of experts, happy clients, and successful entrepreneurs and leaders bring to each episode of Like A Champion.
For over a decade, Wes Shelton has successfully represented sellers in the lower-middle market with deals ranging from smaller private acquisitions to eight-figure transactions. He knows what it takes to get his clients the best deal with the right buyer – and he’s excited to share those insights with you.
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Episodes
12 episodes
Tim Petrillo | Building Successful Restaurants: Real Estate, Concepts & Consistency #17
Restaurant veteran Tim Petrillo joins Wes Shelton to share the strategic foundation behind The Restaurant People’s success—from securing the right real estate to designing concepts that fit the market to enforcing operational consistency...
Sean Hutchinson | Fire Yourself! Exit Planning Done Right #16
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 ...
Bruce Marks | SBA Loan Secrets & Tips | Cash Flow is King #15
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 ...
Kevin Couper | Ditching Wealth Management, Buying a Plumbing Company and Owning His Future #14
Former wealth-manager Kevin Couper discusses why he walked away from finance and used Acquira’s “search-funder” playbook to buy 30-year-old Kyle Plumbing transforming it from construction-heavy and paper-based to service-focused, tech-dr...
Paige Held of The Yoga Joint | Manifesting Success from Welfare to Wealth thru Wellness #13
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 ...
Keith Costello | Bank CEO Discusses the Power of Perseverance, Community & Giving in Business #12
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 l...
Danny Kanell | Coaching Drama, College Football Evolution, FSU, the Dolphins & Sports Broadcasting #11
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. They dive into ...
David Black | Avoid Deal Pitfalls & Learn Sale Must-Haves from an Expert M&A Attorney | Like a Champion Podcast #10
Join M&A attorney David Black of Berger Singerman, a seasoned expert with decades of experience, as David shares insider legal strategies that help businesses avoid costly pitfalls when selling. In this must-watch conversation with Wes, Dav...
Tom & Steve Shelton | Building & Selling a Luxury Dealership Dynasty | Like A Champion Podcast #09
This special episode with Steve and Tom Shelton - Wes's father and uncle - explores their history in South Florida with building the number one Ferrari dealership in North America, their love of racing, and the overall experience of building an...
Dr. Rick Harris | Selling a Mental Health Practice | Like A Champion Podcast #08
Considering selling your business? ****GET A FREE CONSULTATION WITH WES**** https://sm2advisors.com/like-a-champion-podcast-request-a-meeting/ *NEW EPISODE* with Dr. Rick Harris | Hear why Dr. Harris, alongside his business part...
Joseph Safina | Building & Selling Businesses, Racing, Music & More | Like A Champion Podcast #07
Joseph Safina has lived an incredible life - from starting his first investment firm in his early twenties to an illustrious career in the music industry to getting caught in a burning car on a r...