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'Leave your job, become a self-funded searcher and start building relationships’ - Gareth Hawkins. 

In our brand new episode featuring Gareth Hawkins, CEO of BizCrunch, Carl and Gareth explore how data, technology, and a relationship-first approach are reshaping how searchers find and close deals. 

Whether you're an aspiring searcher, investor, or operator, this episode challenges you to think differently about how deals get done.

Listen now on Apple, Spotify or watch along on YouTube. 

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Episode two coming soon...

In this brand new episode, Carl sits down with Gareth Hawkins, to dive into how deal sourcing is evolving and why traditional methods may get left behind. From data-driven strategies to the future of search, this is a must-listen for anyone in the world of acquisitions, private equity, or search funds. 

Be sure to tune in on Friday 16 May.

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Episode one of this brand new season kicks off with Olivier Stapylton-Smith, Director of Serv-Ice Refrigeration. 

Listen along as Carl and Olivier deep dive into self-funded search, initial deal pipeline, the importance of having a good support system, and balancing being an entrepreneur with having a family. 

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An official first look at what's to come in episode one of season two... 👀

'A self-funded acquisition with no external equity' with Olivier Stapylton-Smith, Director of Serv-Ice Refrigeration, will be dropping on 2 May 2025.

In the season two premiere, we learn more about Olivier’s self-funded search journey and explore why he chose the acquisition path after launching his own company. 

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"Ask for money, get advice. Ask for advice, get money." - Alex Glasner on seeking investment. 

Bringing you a never seen before bonus clip from episode five 'The self-funded path to success - Harvard Business School to CEO'. 

In this extended cut, Alex shares how he found himself with an over subscribed cap table and his best advice for those who are looking to be a more confident negotiator.

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The final episode of the season is here! 

Deal making, industry expertise and sourcing the right company - these are all skills this week's guest looks for as an investor in the ETA space. 

Joyce Mackenzie Liu, CFO and CEO of Pegafund, joins Carl behind the mic for episode six to explore how venture capital and private equity intersects with the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition, as well as how to leverage cashflow to accelerate growth.

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Joyce Mackenzie Liu is in the hot seat this week, as she and Carl explore how venture capital and private equity intersects with the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition. 

Comparing the differences and similarities to the search fund model, what Joyce looks for as an investor when considering backing an entrepreneur, and leveraging cashflow to accelerate growth - this is a discussion you won't want to miss!

Episode six, 'How ETA is attracting venture capital and private equity investors', will be available to stream tomorrow at 4pm on Spotify, Apple and YouTube. 

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Alex Glasner acquired Workpays with an over subscribed cap table and a solid infrastructure in place. 

From Harvard Business School to CEO; Carl sits down with the self-funded searcher, to reveal why he undertook a search, how he approached investors and picked his cap table, what he was looking for in a business and the most valuable advice he has received along the way. 

Find out his secrets to success in episode five!

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Here's a preview of what's to come. 

Featuring self-funded searcher, Alex Glasner, episode five explores Alex's passion for entrepreneurialism and his path to success. 

From working for Parliament, to becoming Managing Director of his first search acquisition, Workpays, and his strategic approach to the self-funded search process - you won't want to miss this one. 

Coming on 10 January... 

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In this episode, featuring alongside Carl, is renowned search fund mogul, Bramley Johnson. 

This episode is part two of our mini series on fundraising and investment and Carl asks the questions we've all been curious about; What are your best tips for getting a deal closed? Can you share any advice for aspiring searchers? What are the key considerations for searchers looking for investment?

Watch or stream episode four 'Secrets for raising your search fund: What investors look for' now.

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