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What’s Your Deal? | Business Buying, Business Acquisitions, Investing & Exit Strategies

What’s Your Deal? with Matt Uhler is a podcast for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners looking to buy businesses, build multiple streams of income, and prepare for a profitable exit.

Throughout the show, we break down real-world business deals, small business investing strategies, business financing—including SBA loans and owner financing—and exit planning, so you can make confident decisions, reduce risk, and build long-term wealth through small business ownership.

From first-time buyers to experienced investors, we cover how to find the right business to buy, structure deals, secure financing, grow cash flow, and position your business exit.

If you’re serious about buying a business, investing in small businesses, scaling income, and creating financial freedom through ownership and exits, this podcast is for you.

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Latest Episodes:

From Corporate Sales to CEO: How Keith Found Freedom in Business Ownership - Keith Sklarsky Mar 10, 2025

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Episode Summary

In this episode, Matt sits down with former client and business owner Keith Sklarsky to explore his journey from corporate sales to successful business ownership. After leaving a demanding career in sales management, Keith found his path in business acquisition, purchasing multiple businesses and leaving Corporate America behind.

Keith shares how he navigated the transition into entrepreneurship, including his experience with financing, the due diligence period, and finding "off the market" roll-up opportunities — all while successfully managing multiple businesses. He reveals key insights about building strong partnerships, empowering employees, and balancing business growth with family life.

Whether you're exploring your first acquisition or looking to scale your portfolio, this episode is packed with practical insights and valuable lessons from someone who's done it — and done it well!

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome & Introduction

[02:06] Leaving corporate life for business ownership

[04:01] Did you keep your corporate job as you transitioned into business ownership?

[06:01] How did you find the first business you purchased, and did you use a broker?

[10:33] What is an "add-back"?

[14:05] Finding and buying an "off-market business"

[14:54] Key considerations for buying a business

[20:43] How to get a broker's attention

[23:30] Picking the right business (avoiding purchasing a business out of town)

[26:33] Purchasing your third business — what did you learn? What would you have done differently?

[30:13] Having enough operating capital as you step into a newly acquired business

[36:02] What's next for Keith?

[37:00] At what point will you need to expand your management team to keep up with your growing portfolio?

[39:07] Managing ownership and family/personal life

[41:37] Who made a difference in your life and helped you become the business owner you are today?

Resources & Links

Want to be a guest on the show, or have a deal that you would like for us to evaluate? Apply here

Instagram: @AmpedSuccess

LinkedIn: Amped Success

Tiktok: @Ampedsuccess

YouTube: @AmpedSuccess

📧 Contact Us: For inquiries, reach out at admin@ampedsuccess.com

Welcome to the "What's Your Deal?" podcast — Introducing Amped Success Mar 10, 2025

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Episode Summary

In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Host Matt Uhler sits down with his business partner, Sarah Rainwater, to discuss the vision behind the podcast and Amped Success — an education platform designed to help aspiring business buyers, investors, and entrepreneurs navigate the complexities of business acquisition, management, and exit strategies.

In a fun twist, Sarah flips the script, putting Matt in the hot seat to explore his personal journey, professional credentials, and his mission to help others avoid costly mistakes in business ownership.

Whether you're looking to buy a business, scale an existing one, or just starting out, this episode is packed with actionable insights you won't want to miss!

Timestamps

[00:00] Welcome & Introduction

[04:33] What is Amped Success?

[06:41] What is the Amped Success Recipe Book?

[09:50] Why is education key when it comes to starting your business acquisition journey?

[12:23] What is the "What's Your Deal?" Podcast?

[16:00] Who is Matt Uhler?

Resources & Links

Want to be a guest on the show, or have a deal that you would like for us to evaluate? Apply here

Instagram: @AmpedSuccess

LinkedIn: Amped Success

Tiktok: @Ampedsuccess