From Lawyer to Entrepreneur: How to Build Wealth Through Small Businesses with Sam Rosati

In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew sit down with entrepreneur, CPA, and attorney Sam Rosati to explore his journey from the corporate world into business ownership. Sam shares how he transitioned into acquiring small businesses, what he's learned along the way, and why he believes taking bold action is more valuable than waiting for perfect information. 

The conversation covers everything from running a dumpster rental company during COVID to launching the SMB Bootcamp, a program designed to teach others how to buy and operate small businesses. Sam also breaks down how the independent sponsor model works, the role of cash flow in acquisition decisions, and how personal relationships often drive the best deals. 

Whether you're just exploring entrepreneurship or actively acquiring businesses, this episode offers clear and actionable insights from someone who's done it all. 

In this podcast episode, we discuss: 

• Sam Rosati’s transition from CPA and lawyer to business owner 

• The bold mindset shift required to jump into entrepreneurship 

• Lessons from acquiring and operating businesses during COVID 

• How cash flow drives smart acquisitions 

• The independent sponsor model and why it works 

• Why personal relationships matter more than perfect spreadsheets 

• How the SMB Bootcamp empowers others to follow Sam’s path 

• The emotional side of entrepreneurship—family, fulfillment, and impact 

 

Connect with Sam Rosati: 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samrosati/ 

SMBootcamp: https://www.smbootcamp.co/  

 

Additional Resources 

• Work with a Trusted Quality of Earnings and Financial Diligence Partner who focuses solely on Business Acquisitions: Schedule a discovery call with Patrick of O'Connell Advisory Group—Your Dynamic Quality of Earnings Partner. https://oconnelladvisorygroup.com/
• YouTube Video Archive – Explore past interviews and episodes:  https://www.youtube.com/@MALaunchpad 

• Connect with the Hosts – Reach out to Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa:  [e-mail] 

• Partner with Equity Launchpad – Learn how to invest, acquire, scale, or exit:  https://www.equity-launchpad.com 

• Attend the M&A Launchpad Conference – Join us for a premier event tailored to entrepreneurs, investors, and dealmakers in the lower-middle market. Make meaningful connections, learn from top speakers, and accelerate your next acquisition.  Use code LAUNCH for $150 off your ticket. Reserve your seat here:  https://www.malaunchpad.com 

 

About The M&A Launchpad: The M&A Launchpad provides insights into acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, we will provide you with the knowledge, guidance, and capital to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions. The M&A Launchpad presents a series of weekly podcast episodes and hosts an annual M&A Launchpad Conference tailored to the M&A community. Connect with M&A Launchpad: 🎧 Podcast on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0mW6i4ooujqC7eOPWmguU7 🎧 Podcast on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m-a-launchpad/id1740382586 🎟️ Attend Upcoming M&A Launchpad Conference: http://malaunchpad.com/