Oliver Buchannon
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She bought "unsexy" machine shops and built a $6.4 billion empire

She bought "unsexy" machine shops and built a $6.4 billion empire

Started with dad's machine shop in 1966. Bought every competitor she could find. 420 factories later: Tier-1 auto supplier to Ford, GM, Toyota. TSX: LNR...

Jun 2, 2026

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#209: The Northeast Industrial Boom; Why Smart Capital is Targeting Legacy Assets

#209: The Northeast Industrial Boom; Why Smart Capital is Targeting Legacy Assets

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Jun 1, 2026

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8 min read

#208: The Texas Takeover ; Why the Lone Star State is the Epicenter of Small Business M&A

#208: The Texas Takeover ; Why the Lone Star State is the Epicenter of Small Business M&A

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May 29, 2026

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Why our client paid $1.9M for an online course business (and turned it into $7.2M in 24 months)

Why our client paid $1.9M for an online course business (and turned it into $7.2M in 24 months)

Low barriers to entry. Course fatigue. Creator dependency. And 71% gross margins that compound annually...

May 28, 2026

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#207: The Northeast Advantage – Why Legacy Businesses in the Tri-State Area Are Commanding Premium Multiples

#207: The Northeast Advantage – Why Legacy Businesses in the Tri-State Area Are Commanding Premium Multiples

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May 27, 2026

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He bought garbage routes nobody wanted and made $9.2 billion

He bought garbage routes nobody wanted and made $9.2 billion

Tom Fatjo bought struggling garbage routes. Built Waste Management Inc. to 3,400+ routes. Revenue: $20B. Market cap: $9.2B. The recession-proof infrastructure play...

May 26, 2026

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#206: The Southern Migration, Why Smart Capital is Moving Below the Mason-Dixon

#206: The Southern Migration, Why Smart Capital is Moving Below the Mason-Dixon

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May 25, 2026

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#205: 4 New Deals Including a $10.6M Tax Strategy Firm & $1.4M Beverly Hills MedSpa

#205: 4 New Deals Including a $10.6M Tax Strategy Firm & $1.4M Beverly Hills MedSpa

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May 22, 2026

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The $3.6M property management company nobody wanted (now throwing off $1.8M annually)

The $3.6M property management company nobody wanted (now throwing off $1.8M annually)

Tenant complaints. Maintenance calls. Late-night emergencies. And the most predictable cash flow our client has ever seen...

May 21, 2026

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8 min read

#204: 4 New Deals Including a $1M Mental Health Clinic & Multi-Site Pediatric Therapy Practice

#204: 4 New Deals Including a $1M Mental Health Clinic & Multi-Site Pediatric Therapy Practice

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May 20, 2026

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7 min read

The staffing rollup minting billions while tech HR platforms fail

The staffing rollup minting billions while tech HR platforms fail

Kathy Ireland bought struggling staffing agencies nobody wanted. Built Kforce to $1.6B revenue. Market cap: $4.8B today. The temp worker empire that works...

May 19, 2026

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#203: 4 New Deals Including a $3M SaaS Analytics Firm & $2.49M Oilfield Carrier

#203: 4 New Deals Including a $3M SaaS Analytics Firm & $2.49M Oilfield Carrier

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May 18, 2026

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#202: 4 New Deals Including a $7.5M Electronics Wholesaler & Award-Winning Brewpub

#202: 4 New Deals Including a $7.5M Electronics Wholesaler & Award-Winning Brewpub

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May 16, 2026

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#200: 4 New Deals Including a High-Margin HVAC Contractor & Turnkey Solar Energy Firm

#200: 4 New Deals Including a High-Margin HVAC Contractor & Turnkey Solar Energy Firm

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May 13, 2026

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#199: 4 New Deals Including a $6.4M Group Gifting Platform & Turnkey Marketing Agency

#199: 4 New Deals Including a $6.4M Group Gifting Platform & Turnkey Marketing Agency

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May 12, 2026

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7 min read

#198: 4 New Deals Including a $2.7M Outdoor Gear Retailer & High-Margin Mental Health Practice

#198: 4 New Deals Including a $2.7M Outdoor Gear Retailer & High-Margin Mental Health Practice

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May 11, 2026

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#197: 4 New Deals Including a $29.4M Books Wholesaler & $28.4M Fire Sprinkler Installer

#197: 4 New Deals Including a $29.4M Books Wholesaler & $28.4M Fire Sprinkler Installer

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May 8, 2026

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6 min read

#196: 4 New Deals Including a $20M Farm Equipment Supplier & $19.5M Electronics Manufacturer

#196: 4 New Deals Including a $20M Farm Equipment Supplier & $19.5M Electronics Manufacturer

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May 7, 2026

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#195: 4 New Deals Including an $18M Cannabis Enterprise & $16M Telecom Provider

#195: 4 New Deals Including an $18M Cannabis Enterprise & $16M Telecom Provider

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May 6, 2026

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#194: 4 New Deals Including a $4.1M Electronics Distributor & $4M Metal Fabricator

#194: 4 New Deals Including a $4.1M Electronics Distributor & $4M Metal Fabricator

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May 5, 2026

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The deal almost died. Here's what saved it.

The deal almost died. Here's what saved it.

Sterling Birdsong is walking us through every SBA mistake that kills deals at the finish line.

May 4, 2026

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#193: 4 New Deals Including a $44.8M Road Construction Co. & $400K Commercial Cleaning Franchise

#193: 4 New Deals Including a $44.8M Road Construction Co. & $400K Commercial Cleaning Franchise

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May 1, 2026

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7 min read

#192: 4 New Deals Including a $455K Boutique Marketing Agency & $589K PPE Manufacturer

#192: 4 New Deals Including a $455K Boutique Marketing Agency & $589K PPE Manufacturer

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Apr 30, 2026

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7 min read

#191: 4 New Deals Including an $882K Global E-Commerce Platform & $510K Architecture Firm

#191: 4 New Deals Including an $882K Global E-Commerce Platform & $510K Architecture Firm

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Apr 29, 2026

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7 min read

SaaS founders chase ARR. He bought laundromats and made $2.1 billion.

SaaS founders chase ARR. He bought laundromats and made $2.1 billion.

Laundromats: 95%+ gross margins, zero employees, recession-proof. Dave bought 1,800. Built America's largest operator. Exit: $2.1B to Alliance Laundry. Playbook inside...

Apr 28, 2026

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