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

Private Investment Secrets: How to Raise Millions in Capital | Real Estate & Business

January 21, 2025 • 34 mins
In this episode of Angels, Exits, and Acquisitions, Jeremy Dyer, a seasoned entrepreneur shares his fascinating journey from tech sales to becoming a successful capital raiser. Jeremy gives us an overview on his transition from a two-decade career in technology sales to building a capital raising business, and how he successfully raised $45 million. Learn about: The importance of building relationships in selling and investing, a...
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Why Business Owners Sell After Burning Out (The Real Reason)

January 13, 2025 • 33 mins
Many business owners, particularly founders, have a strong emotional attachment to their companies, which can make it difficult to consider selling. Preparing for a business exit requires both financial planning and personal readiness. It's important to speak with a financial advisor to ensure the sale will provide enough money to replace the owner's income, and to plan what the owner will do after the sale, since many owners exper...
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How to Sell ANYTHING to ANYONE

December 16, 2024 • 37 mins
In this episode of Angels, Exits, & Acquisitions, host Jeff Barnes sits down with Brian Fitzpatrick, CEO of Qredible and a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record of building and exiting multiple companies. As the driving force behind Qredible—a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing compliance in the CBD, hemp, cannabis, and dietary supplements industries—Brian shares his vision for enhancing safety, transparency, and quality thr...
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Selling Your Business? Don't Make These COSTLY Tax Mistakes!

December 9, 2024 • 42 mins
Navigating the financial landscape after achieving significant financial success can be daunting, especially for entrepreneurs accustomed to high-growth, illiquid investments. While venturing into uncharted territory can be exhilarating, it's crucial to create a robust financial plan that safeguards your lifestyle while enabling continued wealth creation. This involves understanding the intricacies of asset allocation, liquidity m...
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How to Build a Business That Lasts (and Why You Should Care)

December 2, 2024 • 35 mins
Many business owners believe equity is the only incentive to attract and retain key executives. However, alternative compensation strategies can be more beneficial for both the company and its employees, particularly in the context of business transitions and potential exits. By focusing on profitability metrics and structuring long-term incentive plans, business owners can align employee goals with their own and protect their owne...
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Investing in the Environment: The Future of Climate Ventures

November 25, 2024 • 36 mins
New climate focused ventures are changing the sustainable investment landscape and the future of energy, material science and environmental conservation. Clean tech is enabling renewable alternatives to dirty processes, like turning carbon emissions into fuels and materials. As the world gets more urgent on climate issues these technologies offer growth opportunities and solutions to emissions and waste reduction. Investors can sca...
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The TRUTH About Startup Success: It's NOT a Solo Mission!

November 18, 2024 • 38 mins
Building a business requires not only resilience but also connecting with the right people. Entrepreneurship success is all about strategic networking, building relationships through trusted platforms and leveraging referrals to open doors and build credibility. Having a network of industry contacts, mentors and potential investors can be a game changer especially when navigating the ups and downs of startup life. Keeping that focu...
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How the Rich Get Richer (Strategic Investments Explained)

November 11, 2024 • 31 mins
Private market investing requires understanding industry dynamics, value driven acquisitions and scaling for competitive markets. Effective financial strategy, visionary leadership and operational excellence align to deliver high growth investment across established and emerging industries. Key areas like evaluating intrinsic business value, balancing growth with experience and crafting long term strategies benefit investors and co...
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STOP Making These Common Business Acquisition Mistakes

November 4, 2024 • 39 mins
Acquiring existing businesses offers a fast path to growth and wealth-building, especially for entrepreneurs seeking to bypass the uncertainty of startups. With the right approach, acquisitions can provide instant access to revenue streams, proven processes, and established customer bases, making it easier to scale a business.  Richard Parker, a seasoned expert with over 30 years in buying and selling businesses, shares insights o...
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The Real Difference Between SUCCESS and FAILURE in Entrepreneurship

October 28, 2024 • 40 mins
Standing out to venture capital or angel investors requires more than just a good idea. Success hinges on assembling a strong, complementary team, developing a clear strategy, and creating a well-executed business plan. Investors are not only looking for innovation; they seek businesses with demonstrated leadership, cohesion, and a willingness to adapt. The conversation highlights the importance of aligning your team’s skills with ...
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I Tried Angel Investing (and It Didn't Go Well)

October 21, 2024 • 44 mins
High-growth investment opportunities often arise from innovative strategies tailored to private markets. Investors interested in sectors such as technology investment, healthcare investment, and sustainable investment can benefit from expert insights on raising capital for business and understanding venture capital landscapes.  Gregory Shepard, a veteran entrepreneur and author, shares his journey of building and scaling businesse...
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How Private Markets Are Changing the Way We Invest

October 14, 2024 • 33 mins
Private market investments, particularly in Europe’s SME sector, offer a wealth of opportunities for high-net-worth individuals and institutional investors seeking to diversify their portfolios. With an emphasis on raising capital, mergers, and acquisitions, these ventures target small to mid-sized enterprises in industries like manufacturing and international trade. By leveraging strategic government partnerships and investor rela...
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Private Market Investment Syndication Explained

October 7, 2024 • 38 mins
Want to tap into high-growth investment opportunities while minimizing your risk? Private market investments in sectors like residential hospitality and sports could be the perfect solution. By leveraging business syndication, high-net-worth individuals can pool resources and access exclusive ventures that would otherwise be out of reach. Syndication makes raising capital for businesses easier and offers an efficient way to scale i...
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Unlocking the Secrets of Private Market Investments

September 30, 2024 • 34 mins
Private market investments offer a powerful avenue for high-net-worth individuals to diversify and grow their portfolios. By leveraging business syndication models, investors can participate in high-growth ventures without bearing the full burden of ownership. Syndication allows individuals to pool resources, raising capital for businesses that would otherwise be out of reach. Whether it's multifamily real estate or other value-add...
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Why Private Equity is Changing Forever

September 23, 2024 • 35 mins
Private market investments provide unique opportunities for high-net-worth individuals to diversify their portfolios and access exclusive ventures. Angel investing is one of the most effective ways to build wealth by supporting early-stage companies poised for growth. These strategies allow investors to generate significant returns while contributing to the success of promising startups. Understanding the dynamics of private market...
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How To Find The Next 100x Investment Opportunity

September 16, 2024 • 36 mins
Angel investing and venture capital provide funding for early-stage companies and drive innovation. Business syndication helps investors collaborate, while private market investments and high-growth sectors like technology and healthcare offer unique opportunities for wealth generation. David Radlo is a two-time best-selling author with his books “Principles of Cartel Disruption-Accelerate and Maximize Performance” and “Secrets St...
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The Secret to Tax-Free Wealth: Opportunity Zones Explained

September 9, 2024 • 37 mins
Opportunity Zones are designed to stimulate economic development in underinvested areas by providing tax incentives to investors. Established by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, they allow investors to defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting profits into designated low-income communities. When held for a period of 10 years, these investments offer the potential for significant tax benefits, including a complete step-up in basis,...
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B2B Startups: Why YOU Should Be An Angel Investor

September 2, 2024 • 36 mins
Angel investing in the tech startup ecosystem demands a keen understanding of market dynamics and strategic evaluation of potential investments. Key factors include identifying startups with high-growth potential, prioritizing solid execution, and staying attuned to the evolving venture capital environment. Investors should be aware of common pitfalls and focus on the critical aspects that determine long-term success in their inves...
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The Corporate Finance Scam

August 26, 2024 • 34 mins
Corporate restructuring, capital raising, and risk management are crucial for businesses navigating today's complex financial landscape. This discussion delves into strategies for accessing institutional investment, managing corporate debt, and preparing for restructuring to avoid liquidation. Additionally, it explores the evolving private credit market and capital stack strategies that can drive business growth and sustainability....
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How to Buy a Business Without Getting SCREWED

August 19, 2024 • 37 mins
Business acquisitions require identifying and evaluating potential businesses to buy, conducting thorough due diligence, and understanding financial statements to mitigate risks. Acquiring established businesses with proven cash flow offers significant benefits, and having an experienced team is crucial to navigate the complexities of the acquisition process. Jon Stoddard is an expert in business acquisitions and the founder of De...
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