Angels, Exits, & Acquisitions

Angels, Exits, & Acquisitions

Are you a high-achieving business owner, successful founder, or investor seeking to turn your success into enduring wealth? The Angels, Exits, & Acquisitions Podcast is your gateway to strategies that build, protect, and preserve your legacy. Join host Jeff Barnes, a seasoned entrepreneur and CEO of Angel Investors Network, as he interviews the top 1% of business leaders, investors, venture capitalists, and private equity experts worldwide. These trailblazers share their playbooks for scaling businesses, finding and raising capital, making high-impact investments, and achieving monumental exits. Who Is This Podcast For? 💼 Elite Business Owners & Founders of 8-9 figure enterprises who want to: Transition operational success into sustainable wealth creation. Expand through acquisitions, mergers, or franchise growth. Protect and preserve wealth for future generations. 💰 High-Net-Worth Investors ready to: Diversify portfolios with private equity, venture capital, and startup investments. Tap into private investment opportunities with high-growth potential. Learn advanced strategies for preserving wealth and creating a legacy. 📈 Venture Capitalists & Private Equity Leaders aiming to: Gain actionable insights into deal sourcing and capital structuring. Build strategic partnerships to accelerate growth. Discover lucrative ventures and investment opportunities. What You’ll Get: 🎯 Insider knowledge on scaling businesses to 9-figure valuations and beyond. 📈 Proven strategies for early-stage investing, private equity deals, and high-value acquisitions. 💼 Expert advice on navigating capital raises and building investor confidence. 🌟 Inspirational stories from the world’s top entrepreneurs and wealth creators. Whether you’re expanding your empire, preparing for a profitable exit, or building a legacy, the Angels, Exits, & Acquisitions Podcast delivers game-changing insights to help you thrive in every stage of your wealth-building journey. 🔔 Subscribe now to access weekly interviews and exclusive strategies to fuel your success. Your path to wealth, freedom, and legacy begins here! 🚀 🌟 Keywords: #BusinessOwners #WealthCreation #LegacyPlanning #PrivateEquityStrategies #VentureCapitalInsights #Scaling8FigureBusinesses #AcquisitionsAndExits #AlternativeInvestments #PrivateEquityDeals #HighNetWorthInvestors #InvestorEducation #CapitalRaisingStrategies #BuildingGenerationalWealth #EntrepreneurialLeadership #ScalingBusinessEmpires #venturecapital #realestateinvesting #raisingcapital #businessgrowth #growthcapital #investinginstartups #investingadvice #investmentrevolution #startupinvesting #startupinvestor #startupinvestment

Episodes

November 13, 2025 24 mins
The 6-Month Acquisition War Zone: Inside the Multi-Million Dollar Deal That ALMOST Died Stop searching for a job and start buying profitable companies. This is the true acquisition playbook used by Patriot Growth Capital to close a multi-million dollar business acquisition—the 6-month war zone and mountain of due diligence nobody tells you about. Host Jeff Barnes walks through the harsh realities of securing an SBA loan (including...
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Are you sitting on lazy assets? If you have equity in your home or valuable knowledge in your head but are cash poor, you are missing out on free money. Jeff Barnes reveals the cold, hard truth about why your personal balance sheet is lying to you and exactly how to transform your dormant wealth into aggressive, consistent cash flow. In this episode, Jeff, host of Angels Exits and Acquisitions, shows business owners and investors ...
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Are you an entrepreneur or capital raiser failing to secure funding? This episode reveals the brutally honest reasons why investors say, "I don't trust you," and the uncompromising sacrifices required to raise 500,000 in three days** or even **1 million in 90 minutes. Jeff Barnes, host of the Angels Exits and Acquisitions Podcast, cuts through the "watered down" advice to explain the true Speed of Trust and why you must reject the...
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Stop blaming the "funding gap."  The brutal truth is that there is more money available now than ever before in human history, but most early-stage startups genuinely suck. We unleashed a powerful, controversial rant directed at delusional founders who complain about a lack of early stage capital. If you think raising money is hard because there's no funding, you've got it wrong. The problem isn't a lack of money—it's a lack of r...
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Venture Capital is Broken. This Fund Is the Fix. Forget the 10-year lockups, confusing fees, and zero liquidity. In this episode, we have Michelle, Urben of Synergos Fund to explore how her team is redefining VC with a hybrid evergreen structure built for impact, flexibility, and real returns. Michelle breaks down how their Continuum Fund model supports startups from seed to scale, offers liquidity within 2–3 years for some inv...
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🔥 What if your business could be built to sell — but you never intend to sell? In this episode of Angels, Exits & Acquisitions, we are with Josh Davis — an entrepreneur who scaled and exited a logistics company to private equity, and now runs his own family office . From sailing through literal storms to navigating business chaos, Josh shares powerful lessons on building scalable businesses, executing bolt-on acquisitions, and kn...
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Most entrepreneurs think they have a business plan... but they're secretly planning to fail. This isn't just a document; it's your definitive roadmap to wealth and freedom. In this powerful episode, Jeff cuts through the noise, exposing the real secrets to scaling a profitable venture. He details how top companies achieve massive wins by mastering the business plan, drawing from his Navy leadership, driving innovation for Fortune ...
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99% of entrepreneurs never raise real capital or see a successful exit.  Forget the hype. Building a business that actually scales and exits is harder than ever.  This episode of Angels Exits & Acquisitions debunks the brutal truth about raising money, scaling a business, and creating generational wealth through angel investing. Jeff Barnes breaks down what most podcasts and “gurus” won’t tell you: that competition is fierce, mo...
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He changed Wall Street with a pen—and gave Main Street a seat at the table. Meet the man who wrote the law that unlocked billions for everyday investors… and the data he's using to spot the next unicorns before anyone else. Dive into the crowdfunding revolution! In this captivating episode of Angels, Exits, and Acquisitions, we have Woodie Neiss, a true pioneer who literally wrote the book (and the law!) on investment crowdfunding...
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Ever wondered how to turn your medical expertise into a thriving business, or even own a clinic without being a physician? Join us in this must-watch episode of Angels Exits and Acquisitions as industry veteran Jessica Jones, who built and sold multiple successful medical practices, reveals her invaluable insights on healthcare entrepreneurship and medical practice ownership. Jessica, an entrepreneur with a unique background in ma...
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Ever wondered what it truly takes to build a thriving business and achieve a successful exit? In this captivating episode of Angels Exits and Acquisitions, host Jeff Barnes sits down with David Miller, a renowned CEO Coach, serial entrepreneur, and "Growth Alchemist," to uncover the secrets behind scaling companies and making strategic exits. David shares his unique "Method and Magic" approach, blending battle-tested frameworks wit...
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What if everything you’ve been told about wealth is backwards? Russ Morgan escaped the Wall Street trap and built over $50K a month in passive income—without stocks, without a 401(k), and without playing by the system’s rules. In this episode, he reveals the blueprint that the financial industry doesn’t want you to see—and how knowing your ‘Investor DNA’ could be the key to your freedom. Tired of the traditional financial treadm...
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80-85% of business owners regret selling their company within a year – don't let that be you! Discover the strategic secrets to exiting your business on your terms and achieving true financial freedom. In this insightful episode, Jeff Barnes sits down with Joe Lopresti, a seasoned wealth management expert with over 40 years of experience. They dive deep into the intricacies of strategic wealth planning and business exit strategies...
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Welcome back to Angels Exits and Acquisitions! We are joined by David Flores Wilson, Managing Partner at Sincerus Advisory. Named an Investopedia Top 100 Financial Advisor (2019 & 2020), David is a top financial strategist for entrepreneurs, tech professionals, and business owners. He helps clients build and protect their wealth, optimize business exits, and achieve financial freedom. Drawing on his unique background, including rep...
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Explore the realm of Value Investing alongside Zack Oliva, a specialist featured on Angels Exits and Acquisitions. Zack, founder of Oliva Partners Management and co-founder of an oil & gas law firm recognized by Inc. Magazine, shares insights gleaned from studying legendary investors like Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, and Walter Schloss.  Discover his unique approach to finding undervalued opportunities in the stock market, the...
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Welcome back to another insightful episode of Angels, Exits, and Acquisitions! Join us again, as he sits down with Dan Nicholson, CEO of Nth Degree CPAs, best-selling author of "Rigging the Game" and "The Solvable Problem™," and a four-time CPA Practice Advisor’s 40 Under 40 global accountant. In this powerful interview, Dan shares actionable insights to help entrepreneurs achieve financial certainty by understanding their business...
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Welcome to another insightful episode of Angels, Exits and Acquisitions! Join us as we dive deep into the crucial aspects of financial analysis, business valuation, and exit strategies with special guest Jason Kruger, Partner at Citrin Cooperman and founder of Signature Analytics. With over 20 years of experience, Jason shares his expertise on transforming businesses through data-driven financial strategies and operational optimiza...
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Welcome back to Angels, Exits and Acquisitions! In this insightful episode with our guest, Daniel Nikic, a global investment research expert and founder of Coherent Research (COHRES). With over a decade of experience and having analyzed over 15,000 companies, Daniel shares his invaluable perspectives on investment analysis, how companies can effectively raise capital, and navigating the complexities of global markets. Key Points D...
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Welcome back to Angels Exits and Acquisitions! In this insightful episode, we’ve interviewed Adam Koos, President, Portfolio Manager, and Sr. Financial Advisor at Libertas Wealth Management Group, about the crucial aspects of wealth management and business exit planning for entrepreneurs and CEOs. Adam shares his expertise on how business owners can transition their companies for maximum value and prepare for a fulfilling life afte...
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Welcome to another insightful episode of Angels Exit and Acquisitions with Jeff Barnes! In this episode, we sit down with Ruben Izgelov, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of States Capital and We Lend, a national private lending platform. Ruben shares his incredible journey from immigrating to the U.S. with limited resources to becoming a leading expert in real estate investing, having financed over $600 million in assets. Discover t...
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