The Creative Dealmaker Podcast
Welcome to The Creative Dealmaker Podcast hosted by Carl Allen. Carl Allen is the #1 Business Buying Coach in the World and he is the founder and CEO of Dealmaker Wealth Society. Each week, Carl will be hosting a special guest on the show to talk about small business acquisitions, conquering adversity, BIG exits, advanced M & A strategies, and more... You can get more advanced business acquisitions training by: > following Carl on Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/carlallenofficial/ > and by Subscribing to Carl's channel on YouTube ~ https://www.youtube.com/@carlallenofficial And don't forget to pick up a copy of Carl's new BEST Selling book on Amazon ~ https://a.co/d/b7uVwvu - It is a FABLE on the entire creative business buying process and it is a must read. -- About Carl Allen... Carl has over 30 years of business acquisitions experience both on Wall Street and Main Street has been apart of hundreds of deals spanning over $48B in value. Carl has a passion for teaching and enabling business owners, investors, entrepreneurs, and even everyday people to tap into the world of small business acquisitions. Dealmaker Wealth Society has trained over 15,000+ students and Carl's elite, Dealmaker Protégé community is currently around 1,000 members strong and is THE premier community in the M & A space.
Episodes
Buy a business instead of building one from scratch.
Business acquisitions are the smarter, faster way to own something that already works.
In this episode of The Creative Dealmaker Podcast, I sit down with entrepreneur and investor Carlos Reyes—with Pat Hilton joining us in the studio. We talk about what makes business buying so powerful, especially in today’s market—and why most private equity firms won’t touch the k...
Ever wondered how to buy a business instead of starting one from scratch? In this special panel episode, real members of the Dealmaker Wealth Society Protégé Program share exactly how they went from dreaming about business ownership to making it a reality! 🚀
They break down:
✅ How they found their first business (without using their own money)
✅ What mistakes they made—and how YOU can avoid them
✅ The best inv...
💡 Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses and build lasting wealth? Access my free Business Acquisition Video Masterclass here: https://www.learnfromcarl.com/
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🎙️ Creative Business Acquisitions: Thriving in a Buyer’s Market!
Welcome to the Creative Dealmaker Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by my incredible business partners, Chris Moore and Jerrad Smith, to explore the world of creative busin...
💡 Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses and build lasting wealth? Access my free Business Acquisition Video Masterclass here: https://www.learnfromcarl.com/
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Scaling a business and navigating the challenges of acquisitions doesn’t have to be complicated—but it does require the right strategy, mindset, and tools.
In this special episode, I sit down with my business partners Chris Moore and Ro...
In this episode of the Creative Dealmaker Podcast, I sit down with my personal hero, Chris Voss, the former head hostage negotiator for the FBI and founder of the Black Swan Group.
Chris shares how he transitioned from saving lives to saving business deals—and trust me, his strategies are an absolute game-changer. If you’re struggling with closing deals or getting people to say "yes," you’ll want to dive into thi...
Join me as I sit down with Ross Tomkins to uncover why AI often fails in business and what we can do to fix it!
In this episode, Ross, a top expert in AI strategy, shares his insights on overcoming AI implementation challenges and scaling businesses successfully with artificial intelligence.
We dive into the common mistakes companies make with AI and provide practical solutions for integrating AI to drive growth. ...
Welcome to another episode of the Creative Dealmaker Podcast!
Today, I have the pleasure of chatting with Jim Helms, one of our star Protégé students who has done incredible work inside the program. Jim has an impressive background, starting with five years on Wall Street as an institutional sales rep and market maker. When the Glass-Steagall Act was abolished, Jim transitioned to executive search and later ventured into t...
Hello again and welcome back to The Creative Dealmaker Podcast!
Today, I've a special surprise for you. One of my major business partners and great friend Chris Moore joins me on the podcast! He is very likely the best marketer I've ever met!
Chris and I discuss life, family, my new book, and some of the really cool things we're working on. Enjoy!
To follow Chris:
https://www.instagram....
Welcome back to The Creative Dealmaker Podcast!
Today, I'm excited to have the brilliant David Girault joining us! David is a long-time Dealmaker and experienced entrepreneur. With degrees in both accounting and law coupled with decades of experience, this man is a LEGEND!
David talks about his experience in transitioning from law to entrepreneurship, the trials and triumphs of the early days, becoming an inv...
Welcome back to The Creative Dealmaker Podcast!
Today, the incredible Tracey Thompson joins us! She is a top-notch Salesperson, Master Dealmaker, Mindset Coach extraordinaire, and member of my Protégé enrollment team at Dealmaker Wealth Society!
Tracey talks to us about her early days in the TV industry, the importance of influence, what we're doing together at Dealmaker Wealth Society, and especially what w...
Hey, everyone, Carl here!
Today, I've got a fantastic guest! One of my favorite Dealmakers and my Protegé Program's Dealmaker of the Year 2023, Nick Ayala!
Nick tells us about his early days as a professional golfer out of college, his first marketing firm, his first exit, and more!
To follow Nick: https://www.instagram.com/nickjayala/
Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses with...
Today I have a special guest. He's a very successful entrepreneur, business coach, and all around fantastic guy!
He tells us about his journey in the Home Services sector, how and why he founded his coaching business Conquer, and more!
Remember to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to see more great content when it goes live!
To follow Brandon: https://www.facebook.com/share/9JtvhUjQre3usLNA/...
Today's guest is John Warrillow, the author of one of my favorite books, Built To Sell!
You won't want to miss this one!
Remember to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications to see more great content when it goes live!
To follow John: https://www.instagram.com/builttosellradio/
Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses without using your own money? 🎯
Access my FREE Vid...
Today, I've got a very special guest for you, my Protegé and business partner Dan Giordano!
We talk about his life, career path, and life as a Dealmaker. I am a gigantic fan of Dan as a person and an entrepreneur!
To follow Dan: https://danielgiordano.com/podcast/
Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses without using your own money? 🎯
Access my FREE Video Masterclass now! 🚀
Welcome back to The Creative Dealmaker Podcast!
Today's guest is Nick Bradley, my good buddy and the master of scale-up and exit strategies. He focuses these days on helping entrepreneurs reach their goals, both in business and in life!
To follow Nick Bradley: https://www.youtube.com/@RealNickBradley
Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses without using your own money? 🎯
Access my F...
Today's guest is my long-time friend and fellow Dealmaker Abraham Gray. He tells us about his incredible life journey and his path as an entrepreneur, investor, and world class dealmaker.
You won't want to miss this one!
To follow Abraham: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCplzGExPqM0Ff6RpO_jiuNg
Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses without using your own money? 🎯
Access my F...
Today's guest is my friend and business partner, Nicole Spencer. She is a seasoned, successful entrepreneur and we are partnering on a roll-up in the education and coaching space.
She shares her inspiring story with us and gives us some fantastic business insights!
To follow Nicole: https://www.youtube.com/@nicolespencerfitness
Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses without using your own mon...
Today, I have a special surprise: a two-for-one episode! I've got my business partners Crystal Carson and Ross Turner hanging out with me and talking about crowdfunding and other methods of raising capital.
This is a fantastic conversation with some truly outstanding business partners and people!
To follow Crystal: https://www.youtube.com/@CrystalCarsonReport
Want to learn how to buy profitable busin...
Today, I have the great pleasure of speaking with my friend and one of my most successful Protegés, Michael Garvey!
He shares his amazing backstory and business journey, including his time in Dealmaker Wealth Society's Protegé Program. I love chatting with this guy!
Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses without using your own money? 🎯
Access my FREE Video Masterclass now! 🚀
In thi...
Welcome to The Creative Dealmaker Podcast!
My first guest is James Lawrence, The Iron Cowboy. James is best known for an incredible feat of mental and physical toughness: He completed 50 Ironman triathalons in 50 consecutive days in 50 different states.
Even better, James used this journey to raise money to combat childhood obesity!
James offers invaluable insights into overcoming challenges, setting auda...
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