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Brian Franco — May 25, 2026

Brad Lea (Lightspeed VT and Dropping Bombs podcast) & Brian Franco | Why Some Businesses Scale — And Others Die…

What separates a chaotic company from a scalable empire? In this episode of The M&A Guy, Brian Franco sits down with entrepreneur, sales titan, and Lightspeed VT founder Brad Lea for a raw conversation on what founders consistently get wrong about growth, leadership, training, and exit readiness. Brad breaks down: Why most companies are “scaling […]

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March 02, 2026

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Inevitable Exit: Special EP #100

This episode features a deep conversation between Andrea Albright of Beverly Hills Publishing and Brian Franco: about building authority, publishing impactful books, and creating legacy wealth through strategic business exit planning. Discover how thought leadership and publishing can elevate your enterprise value and influence. Our FREE gift to you:The 10 Fatal Mistakes That Kill Your […]

February 23, 2026

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Mysteries of Private Equity w/ Trav Bowen

In this episode of the M&A Guy podcast, host Brian Franco and guest Trav Bowen discuss the complexities of private equity, exit planning, and wealth protection for entrepreneurs. They explore common mistakes business owners make during exit planning, the importance of timely and strategic planning, and the role of charitable intentions in legacy building. The […]

February 16, 2026

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Legacy Planning & Estate Management w/ Leyla Briggs (Private Wealth Law Group)

In this episode of The M&A Guy podcast, host Brian Franco engages with Leyla Briggs from Private Wealth Law Group to discuss the importance of legacy planning and estate management for business owners. They explore the complexities of mergers and acquisitions, the necessity of having legal documents in order, and the emotional aspects of business […]

February 03, 2026

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The Highs and Lows of Selling a Company w/ Jeanne Cummings

In this conversation, Brian Franco and Jeanne Cummings discuss the fleeting emotional high that founders experience after selling their companies, emphasizing that the excitement often lasts only a few hours before the reality of ‘what’s next’ sets in. He stresses the importance of preparing for this transition before going to market.

April 03, 2025

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What the Wellness Boom Means for Healthcare M&A in 2025

As U.S. wellness spending surpasses $2 trillion, healthcare investors are paying close attention. In this post, Meritage Partners explores how wellness trends are creating new M&A opportunities across digital mental health, concierge care, and senior living. Discover why the line between healthcare and consumer wellness is disappearing—and what that means for dealmakers in 2025.