Host of The M&A Launchpad Podcast & Conference Providing resources for buying, scaling, investing in, and selling businesses in the lower to mid-market.
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The M&A Launchpad Conference returns to Houston on May 2, 2026. Pre-registration is now open!
Strategic insights. Real connections.
Built for serious business buyers and acquisition entrepreneurs.
💰 Save $200 with code PREREG
Register here: malaunchpad.com
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M&A Launchpad Podcast Host, Casey Minshew says it best:
“This isn’t another conference—it’s the Launchpad for your next acquisition.”
🚀 M&A Launchpad Conference
📍 October 25 | Chicago, IL
🎟️ Get your ticket at malaunchpad.com
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You’ll hear from operators, investors, and advisors who are in the trenches doing deals right now.
🚀 M&A Launchpad Conference
📍 October 25 | Chicago, IL
🎟️ Get your ticket at malaunchpad.com
LAST CALL: USE CODE LAUNCH FOR $150 OFF
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🚀 New M&A Launchpad Podcast!
Ben Suttles & Casey Minshew talk with Jason Kruger, Pres. of Signature Analytics, on scaling, exits & how AI is changing accounting.
🎧 Watch: youtu.be/eTGnzzLm69g
🎟️ Oct 25 | Chicago → malaunchpad.com
(Code: LAUNCH $150 off)
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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome Kristie Shifflette who shares her inspiring journey from corporate America to becoming a successful franchisee with Orange Theory Fitness.
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Listen to Kristie's episode here:
🎧 Podcast on Spotify: loom.ly/IWksInA
🎧 Podcast on Apple: loom.ly/T3Wg5xw
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🚀 New M&A Launchpad Podcast!
Ben Suttles & Casey Minshew talk with Jason Kruger, Pres. of Signature Analytics, on scaling, exits & how AI is changing accounting.
🎧 Watch: loom.ly/HXgEsJw
🎟️ Oct 25 | Chicago → loom.ly/8ZaZBcU
(Code: LAUNCH $150 off)
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🔦 Speaker Spotlight: Bryan Huber, Partner at SAB Capital & Director of the Sale Leaseback Group, joins us at the M&A Conference Oct 25 in Chicago. Don’t miss his expertise in structuring & executing sale leaseback deals.
🎟️ malaunchpad.com #MAConference
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Speaker Spotlight: Beki Darlin
We’re thrilled to welcome Beki Darlin, Founder of Our WAEE (Women’s Acquisition Entrepreneur Ecosystem), to the M&A Conference on October 25 in Chicago!
Secure your seat now: malaunchpad.com
Chicago | 🗓️ October 25
#MALaunchpadConference
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Why 80% of businesses never sell—and what to do about it.
Feras Moussa & Casey Minshew sit down with Adam Koos, founder of Elevate & Exit + Libertas Wealth, to talk psychology, finance & exit planning.
Spotify: loom.ly/rPkr6Jg
Apple: loom.ly/ZyNrJB8
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Every serious business buyer or dealmaker should be at M&A Launchpad 2025 — here’s why.
📍 Chicago | 🗓️ October 25, 2025
🎟️ Secure your seat now: malaunchpad.com
#MALaunchpad #BusinessAcquisition #BuyThenBuild #MergersAndAcquisitions #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisition
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🔦 Speaker Spotlight: Brian Dukes
We’re thrilled to feature Brian Dukes, Managing Partner at Exitwise, at the M&A Conference on October 25!
📍 Chicago | 🗓️ October 25
#MAConference #SpeakerSpotlight #BrianDukes #Exitwise #FounderExit #EmotionalIntelligence #DealStrategy
From losing a $200K client to launching a new venture—Carl Kleimann shares the real lessons behind buying, scaling & exiting small businesses.
📺 YouTube: loom.ly/eblLf-Y
🎧 Spotify: loom.ly/jDVZveo
🍎 Apple: loom.ly/YTya0F4
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🎤 Speaker Spotlight: Shawn Allard
Shawn Allard brings unmatched energy and expertise in building a small business.
Hear his insights live at the M&A Launchpad Conference and walk away with real strategies you can use.
#entrepreneuer #entrepreneurshipthroughacquisition #ETA
🚀 There’s more than one way to own a business — are you using the best one?
🔍 Explore the smarter path with us → loom.ly/MZE-w7k
#MALaunchpad #BusinessOwnership #AcquisitionEntrepreneurship #DealFlow #PrivateEquity #MergersAndAcquisitions #SmartDeals #Entrepreneurship
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🚀 New Episode: Inside SBA Lending with Mathias Smith 🎙️
YouTube: loom.ly/dGjs958
Spotify: loom.ly/hwVPFYA
Apple: loom.ly/1TOknYg
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🎤 Speaker Spotlight: @Sam_Rosati
From law to acquisitions, Sam Rosati brings a powerhouse blend of legal expertise and entrepreneurial insight.
Catch him speak at the M&A Launchpad Conference as he dives into real-world strategies for scaling through M&A.
#MA #SpeakerSpotlight
🎤 Whether you’re buying, selling, scaling, or just starting out in ETA— the M&A Launchpad Conference is designed to move you forward.
Want to see what the hype is about?
🎟️ Join us on October 25th → loom.ly/MZE-w7k
#MALaunchpad #MAconference #TestimonialThursday
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🔑 Looking to buy a business? This is your conference.
The M&A Launchpad Conference is the ultimate ETA event for aspiring acquirers, independent sponsors, and operators ready to take action.
🎟️ Get your ticket → loom.ly/MZE-w7k
#MALaunchpad #ETA
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⏳ Last call for Early Bird pricing!
Don’t miss your chance to lock in the best deal for the M&A Launchpad Conference — where real conversations, real capital, and real deals come together.
🗓️October 25 | 📍 Chicago, IL
Secure your spot → malaunchpad.com
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This isn’t just another M&A conference.
📍 Chicago, IL | 🗓️ October 25th, 2025
🎟️ Reserve your seat now: loom.ly/MZE-w7k
#MALaunchpad #DealMakers #PrivateEquity #MAconference #IndependentSponsor #TestimonialThursday #ScaleSmart
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🎤 He’s back!
We’re thrilled to welcome Roman Basi back to the M&A Launchpad stage as a keynote speaker at this year’s conference!
🗓️ Join us on October 25th in Chicago to hear from Roman and other top voices in the M&A space.
🎟️ Reserve your seat now → malaunchpad.com
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