Welcome to The Deal Playbook Podcast — the ultimate show for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and founders who want to scale their businesses, diversify risks, and unlock multiple exit opportunities through strategic acquisitions and deals. Hosted by Tom Shipley, an experienced entrepreneur with 18 successful acquisitions and exits, this podcast offers invaluable insights into the world of M&A. Each episode features expert guests who share their knowledge on how to identify once-in-a-lifetime deals, nav ...
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Mastering LinkedIn: Build Your Personal Brand and Double Your Business with Joshua B. Lee
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Joshua B. Lee, known as the "Dopamine Dealer of LinkedIn," shares how he’s helped businesses scale by focusing on authentic human connections. He talks about the evolution from MySpace to LinkedIn, revealing why personal brands are critical for business success today. Joshua talks about content strategies that work on LinkedIn, the importance of tr…
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Mental Health & Money: Building Hawke Media Against All Odds with Erik Huberman
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In this episode, Erik Huberman, founder and CEO of Hawke Media, shares his entrepreneurial journey, from starting his first business at age six to building a marketing empire that has generated over $2.9 billion in revenue for clients. He opens up about the highs and lows of running a business, including how mental health challenges nearly led him …
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Creating Deals That Win: Leveraging Media and Exiting on Top with Max Finn
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Max Finn shares his journey from early success with Facebook marketing to leading the charge on TikTok. He discusses the mindset shift required to approach deals with confidence, the importance of having options, and the fine line between abundance and scarcity in negotiations. Max also talks about key strategies for leveraging media to raise capit…
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Why Most Businesses Fail to Sell—And How to Beat the Odds
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Tom Shipley and Matt Bodnar break down the world of business valuations and deal structures. They talk about how valuations are more an art than a strict science, influenced by market conditions, negotiation strategies, and individual motivations. Their discussion covers examples of how businesses are bought and sold, highlighting the strategies th…
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How to Build an Agency Without Sales Calls with Dennis Yu
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Digital marketing pioneer Dennis Yu shares his expert advice on how businesses can amplify their success by focusing on what works and scaling those wins. From his proven Dollar-a-Day strategy to the power of the Lighthouse model, Dennis breaks down steps for growing agencies and boosting client results. Whether you're running local campaigns or wo…
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Deal Flow Secrets: How to Find Million-Dollar Deals in Your Own Network
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Tom Shipley and Matt Bodnar discuss the often-overlooked strategies for sourcing acquisition opportunities that go beyond traditional methods. They challenge the common reliance on brokers and competitive marketplaces, advocating instead for the power of off-market deals and the value of weak ties in your network. Tom and Matt provide simple and ef…
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Why 90% of Agencies Are Perfect M&A Targets—And Don't Even Know It
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This episode breaks down the immense potential that agencies and e-commerce brands hold for strategic acquisitions. Tom and Matt share their insights on why these sectors are prime for investment, highlighting the overlooked opportunities that many business owners miss. They argue that now is the time to capitalize on these opportunities, with a fo…
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Scaling Through Acquisitions Instead of Building a Startup
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Tom Shipley and Matt Bodnar discuss the power of acquisitions as a growth strategy that can outpace run-of-the-mill methods. They share how even in the face of financial hardship, strategic acquisitions allowed their businesses to break through barriers that would have been almost impossible otherwise. They push back against the traditional strateg…
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