Why do some search funds fail while others thrive? In this episode, Jason Ehrlich (Managing Partner at Fruition Capital) joins Sean Smith to break down the key differences between self-funded searchers, independent sponsors, and traditional search funds. Learn what makes a successful SMB investor and how to avoid common pitfalls in small business acquisitions.

Why do some search funds fail while others thrive? In this episode, Jason Ehrlich (Managing Partner at Fruition Capital) joins Sean Smith to break down the key differences between self-funded searchers, independent sponsors, and traditional search funds. Learn what makes a successful SMB investor and how to avoid common pitfalls in small business acquisitions.

Why do some search funds fail while others thrive? In this episode, Jason Ehrlich (Managing Partner at Fruition Capital) joins Sean Smith to break down the key differences between self-funded searchers, independent sponsors, and traditional search funds. Learn what makes a successful SMB investor and how to avoid common pitfalls in small business acquisitions.

2. How to Think About SMB Investing- Jason Ehrlich

Forget startups. Forget climbing the corporate ladder.

The real path to wealth? Owning profitable small businesses.

Hosted by Sean Smith and Nick Bryant, The SMB Investor dives into how investors, operators, and dealmakers are building wealth through small business acquisitions, syndicates, and holding companies.

We talk to the pros—fund managers, investors, searchers, and service providers—who are making SMB investing the next big asset class.

Whether you want to invest, operate, or build your own holding company, this podcast is your playbook.

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Forget startups. Forget climbing the corporate ladder. The real path to wealth? Owning profitable small businesses. Hosted by Sean Smith and Nick Bryant, The SMB Investor dives into how investors, operators, and dealmakers are building wealth through small business acquisitions, syndicates, and holding companies. We talk to the pros—fund managers, investors, searchers, and service providers—who are making SMB investing the next big asset class. Whether you want to invest, operate, or build your own holding company, this podcast is your playbook.

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