Mainstay Media

An Interview with Craig Thompson, Co-Founder of Consolidata

We sat down with Craig Thompson to discuss the importance of due diligence, quality of earnings, and forecasting for prospective owners as well as exit planners.

An Interview with TJ Brogan, Owner of Washaroo Hand Car Wash

We sat down with TJ Brogan to discuss the process of buying and running car washes in Austin, Texas. TJ shared the origin story of Washaroo, some key learnings from his first months on the job, and advice he’d give to other young entrepreneurs.

An Interview with Chris Truglio, Co-Founder and COO at Stress-Free Auto Care

We sat down with Chris Truglio to learn more about the process of buying, owning, and operating auto repair shops. We discussed everything from how to perform effective due diligence to the intangible indicators of successful shops.

An Interview with Jake Parsley, Attorney at Parsley Law

We sat down with Jake Parsley to hear about business transactions from a legal perspective. We discussed the role of attorneys, the key legal documents owners should have, and the differences between asset sales and stock sales.

An Interview with Max Friar, Co-Founder of Small Business Deal Advisors

We sat down with Max Friar to hear about his journey into business brokering, how he's introduced technology into a relationships business, and what makes a business broker great.

An Interview with Sal Acosta, Managing Partner of Landon and Acosta

We sat down with Sal Acosta to hear about his process for qualifying buyers and sellers, where he thinks the brokerage industry is going, and some common misconceptions about selling a small business.

An Interview with Morgan Tate, Co-Founder of Paratus and Advisor at Chinook M&A

We sat down with Morgan Tate to hear about his journey into business brokering, his thoughts on seller education, and how COVID has affected the market for sellers and buyers of small businesses.