Andy Bailey started his wireless telecomm business from his college dorm room, sold it seven years later, bought it back a year after that, then sold it again in ten years!  Andy’s advice to business owners wanting to create wealth is founded on the saying, “you can’t read the label if you are inside the […]

Bill Kimberlin sold his company Medicare.com was one of the biggest URL sales of all time.  Bill takes us through the journey of how he turned an unsolicited offer into a auction amongst several strategic buyers.

Denny Thompson is a banker turned entrepreneur turned banker.  With a desire to be his own boss, Denny bought territory rights during the turnaround phase of a well-known but struggling franchise.  Taking huge risks to go from zero to ten units in just three years, Denny shares the story of how his M&A journey unfolded […]

From concrete worker to Vanderbilt MBA to social media guru, Brad Hill’s M&A journey is a fascinating story of how not to use metrics to know it is time to sell your business.

Dr Stephen Vogt starts a business offering IV infusion care in the home, and within two years an unsolicited buyer makes an offer that was so attractive the ownership group didn’t even need to be negotiate the terms.  Dr Vogt tells the story of going from working for a salary in a hospital pharmacy to […]

Charles Robert Bone is a highly regarded attorney, who is running for Mayor of Nashville.  His professional journey includes the launch and sale of a successful health care consulting company.  He describes his M&A experience, underscoring why entrepreneurs need to be flexible and prepared in the process.

Entrepreneur’s M&A Journal is a weekly podcast dedicated to helping entrepreneurs and investors gain a competitive advantage when making decisions about buying, selling or launching a business.  Hosted by Lawyer and Harvard MBA Jim Cumbee, each weekly podcast is an interview with a successful been there/done that business owner or professional advisor, and thru their […]

Tristan Kinsley turns his lack of success in the music business to huge success in the wine business.   His M&A journey was a lesson in trusting your instincts.

Tim Ozgener is actor in LA, turned cigar mogul, turned social entrepreneur in Nashville.  His family’s rags-to-riches M&A journey is the essence of the American dream.

Ben Hanback tells his story of going from corporate employee to entrepreneur to corporate executive.  Hear what it’s like to sell a business to a big corporation, then find yourself part of the company’s executive management team.