What’s Your Deal? | Business Buying, Business Acquisitions, Investing & Exit Strategies
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Über den Podcast
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. New episodes weekly. Subscribe and start building your path to business ownership and long-term wealth.
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Failure Is an Option: Lessons from 6 Venture-Funded CEO Roles - Mike Grossman
Matt Uhler sits down with Mike Grossman, author of Failure Is an Option and a veteran CEO of six venture-funded companies. Mike explains how two failed attempts to take a company public led to an acquisition …
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Matt Uhler sits down with Mike Grossman, author of Failure Is an Option and a veteran CEO of six venture-funded companies.
Mike explains how two failed attempts to take a company public led to an acquisition worth meaningfully more than the IPO. He covers why you should focus on inputs instead of outcomes and the danger of chasing adjacent opportunities. He also explains when it's worth defying your board, why spending discipline matters, and how a fully remote team of 300+ changed his view on recruiting.
Connect with Mike Grossman:
Book: Failure Is an Option, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble.
Website: failureisanoption.com
https://www.instagram.com/failureisanoptionbook
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Fast Failure, Real Growth: Lessons From Lawyer.com CEO - Colleen Joyce
Colleen Joyce, CEO of Lawyer.com, joins Matt Uhler to share how she built an eight-figure legal marketplace from a single room and a great domain name. She explains her "sell it, then build it" approach, why …
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Colleen Joyce, CEO of Lawyer.com, joins Matt Uhler to share how she built an eight-figure legal marketplace from a single room and a great domain name. She explains her "sell it, then build it" approach, why the team that gets you to $1 million usually isn't the team that gets you to $20 million, and how a money-losing live events experiment became a profitable annual conference. Colleen and Matt also dig into fast failure, learning to delegate, and what AI really means for lawyers and the people who need them.
Connect with Colleen Joyce:
https://www.facebook.com/lawyerdotcom
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenjoyce/
https://www.linkedin.com/newsletters/fast-five-tuesdays-7265815097552326656/
Instagram: @lawyerdotcom
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Two Business Brokers Talk LOIs, Due Diligence & Deal Killers - Ryan Armstrong
For the first time on What's Your Deal, Matt Uhler sits down with a fellow business broker, Ryan Armstrong of Transworld Phoenix. He and Matt walk through the full life of a Main Street deal: preparing the …
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For the first time on What's Your Deal, Matt Uhler sits down with a fellow business broker, Ryan Armstrong of Transworld Phoenix. He and Matt walk through the full life of a Main Street deal: preparing the seller emotionally, building a data-driven listing, and vetting buyers. They also cover LOIs, due diligence, financing and closing, and why the best deals leave buyer and seller as friends.
Connect with Ryan Armstrong:
https://www.tworld.com/agents/ryanarmstrong Phone: 480-447-3504Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Why Smart Leaders Fail: Emotional Intelligence Lessons from Amazon - Rich Hua
Why do brilliant people sometimes make terrible decisions? According to Rich Hua, former Chief EQ Evangelist at Amazon, it's because stress can cut your effective IQ in half, and most leaders were never taught …
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Why do brilliant people sometimes make terrible decisions? According to Rich Hua, former Chief EQ Evangelist at Amazon, it's because stress can cut your effective IQ in half, and most leaders were never taught how to manage it.
In this episode of What's Your Deal, host Matt Uhler sits down with Rich to talk about emotional intelligence and why it may be the most underrated skill in business today. Rich grew up focused almost entirely on IQ: straight A's, a perfect SAT score, and engineering at UC Berkeley. He calls it his "genius robot" plan, and it worked well until he got married and realized something important was missing. That realization launched a lifelong study of EQ. At Amazon, he wrote the six-pager that created his own role and built a 70,000-person community. He ultimately helped bring EQ to more than 1.5 million people inside Amazon and across leading companies worldwide.
Connect with Rich Hua:
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/richhua Email: [email protected]Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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How Losing Everything Led to Success - Ryan Beckmann
Ryan Beckmann built and lost multi-million-dollar RV dealerships, won a 40 Under 40 award the same year he became homeless, and fought his way back from addiction to found Hero Picks and The Last Save. In this …
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Ryan Beckmann built and lost multi-million-dollar RV dealerships, won a 40 Under 40 award the same year he became homeless, and fought his way back from addiction to found Hero Picks and The Last Save. In this raw conversation, Ryan shares what it took to hit bottom, why service to others became the key to his own healing, and how he's now building "Beyond Awareness" — a platform designed to connect survivors of trauma and abuse directly to real-time resources and sustainable funding.
Connect with Ryan Beckmann:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-beckmann-heropicks/
https://www.instagram.com/ryanfbeckmann/Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Building a Business From Nothing (Literally) — Rodney Steidinger
Matt sits down with longtime friend and ZebraScapes Landscaping founder Rodney Steidinger, who built his company from a minivan and a trailer during the 2008 recession into a thriving, multi-generational …
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Matt sits down with longtime friend and ZebraScapes Landscaping founder Rodney Steidinger, who built his company from a minivan and a trailer during the 2008 recession into a thriving, multi-generational business. Rodney shares the breaking point that forced him to hire real leadership, how he built a family business empire with his three daughters, and the core values that guide every hire and promotion at ZebraScapes.
Connect with Rodney Steidinger:
https://www.instagram.com/zebrascapes/Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Why Most Business Owners Are Afraid of Social Media (And How to Fix It) - Beau Bullard
Most business owners over 40 have never posted on social media — and it's not because they don't know how. It's fear. Matt Uhler sits down with Beau Bullard, founder of Bullard Media, to unpack why attention is …
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Most business owners over 40 have never posted on social media — and it's not because they don't know how. It's fear. Matt Uhler sits down with Beau Bullard, founder of Bullard Media, to unpack why attention is today's most valuable currency, why iPhone content outperforms professional cameras by up to 800%, and how business owners (and the buyers who acquire their companies) should think about personal brand, legacy, and authenticity on social media.
Connect with Beau Bullard:
https://bullardmedia.org/
https://www.instagram.com/beaubullardazConnect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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The Costco Write-Off Trap and How Bad Tax Advice Kills Your Business's Sale Price - Nik Agharkar
Tax attorney and wealth advisor Nik Agharkar of Crown Point Tax joins Matt to unpack the difference between tax evasion, tax deferral, and legitimate tax strategy — and why so many business owners unknowingly …
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Tax attorney and wealth advisor Nik Agharkar of Crown Point Tax joins Matt to unpack the difference between tax evasion, tax deferral, and legitimate tax strategy — and why so many business owners unknowingly torch their company's sale value with aggressive write-offs. They dig into the "Costco conversation," why most CPAs aren't equipped to strategize (only to prepare). A must-listen for anyone planning to sell a business — or just tired of overpaying Uncle Sam.
Connect with Nik Agharkar:
https://www.crownepointtax.com
Social media https://www.instagram.com/nikagharkar/ https://www.instagram.com/crownepoint_tax/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikagharkar/Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Know Your Number: Exit Planning Secrets - Anthony Perez
Most business owners spend decades building their company but almost no time planning what happens after they sell it. In this episode, Matt sits down with Anthony Perez of Harvest Wealth Strategies to talk …
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Most business owners spend decades building their company but almost no time planning what happens after they sell it. In this episode, Matt sits down with Anthony Perez of Harvest Wealth Strategies to talk about "knowing your number," why owner dependency is the #1 deal killer, and how to turn business equity into lasting personal and generational wealth — before it's too late to plan.
Connect with Anthony Perez:
Phone: 619-241-6336
Email: [email protected]
Social media @harvestwealthstrategies - Instagram @harvestwealthstrategies - YouTube www.linkedin/in/anthonyperezjConnect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Buying a Business 101: A First-Time Buyer Asks Matt Everything
This week's episode flips the script — Beau Bullard, who's never bought a business himself, turns the tables and interviews Matt with the exact questions first-time buyers ask most. They cover finding your core …
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This week's episode flips the script — Beau Bullard, who's never bought a business himself, turns the tables and interviews Matt with the exact questions first-time buyers ask most. They cover finding your core competency, why profitable businesses go up for sale, how valuations really work, SBA loan qualification, seller-carried notes, blue sky, employee retention, and what actually makes a Main Street business tick. If you're buying — or selling — this is the FAQ episode you need.
Connect with Beau Bullard:
https://www.instagram.com/beaubullardaz/
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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What Private Equity Looks For in a Deal - Eric Wiklendt
Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director of SpySide Equity, joins Matt Uhler to break down how private equity firms evaluate, acquire, and transform manufacturing businesses. Eric shares the "fix and build" framework …
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Eric Wiklendt, Managing Director of SpySide Equity, joins Matt Uhler to break down how private equity firms evaluate, acquire, and transform manufacturing businesses.
Eric shares the "fix and build" framework his firm uses to grow EBITDA and scale revenue, how they handle underperforming key employees, why smaller businesses struggle to execute transformation, and what a five-to-seven-year hold period means for deal strategy. A must-listen for anyone curious how PE thinking differs from Main Street business ownership.
Connect with Eric Wiklendt:
https://speysideequity.com/team/eric/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericwiklendt
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Nearshoring Explained: How to Build Remote Teams - Brian Samson
Nearshoring is reshaping how U.S. companies build teams — and Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, has spent over a decade helping businesses do it right. In this episode of What's Your Deal, Brian …
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Nearshoring is reshaping how U.S. companies build teams — and Brian Samson, founder of Plugg Technologies, has spent over a decade helping businesses do it right. In this episode of What's Your Deal, Brian joins Matt Uhler to break down why nearshoring has become a go-to strategy for outsourced talent.
Brian shares firsthand experience building an 80-person remote team from the ground up, the real cost breakdown between hiring domestically versus nearshoring, and how his company handles everything from sourcing and vetting to compliance and IP protection — while stepping back so clients build direct relationships with their hires.
Whether you're a small business owner considering your first remote hire or scaling a larger team, this conversation offers a practical, no-nonsense look at how nearshoring works — and whether it's the right move for your business.
Connect with Brian Samson:
Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/briansamson/
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Introducing Our New Community: Get Your Business Buying Questions Answered Live
In this special episode, Sarah turns the tables and interviews Matt about an exciting new project: a community built for anyone thinking about buying a business. This new space opens the door for the masses to …
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In this special episode, Sarah turns the tables and interviews Matt about an exciting new project: a community built for anyone thinking about buying a business. This new space opens the door for the masses to get questions answered live, weekly, with everything archived and searchable.
Buying a business doesn't have to be guesswork. Get direct access to a business broker with nearly 30 years of experience in The Dealmakers Hub!
This is a community built for people actively exploring business acquisition. Inside you'll get:- Weekly live Q&A calls with me (Matt Uhler)
- Exclusive self-guided course "Don't Just Buy a Business, Buy the RIGHT Business"
- Real-world acquisition insights
- A growing library of call recordings
- Most of all… COMMUNITY!
See you on the inside!
-Matt
Buying vs. Starting a Business: Lessons from 9 Deals with Eben & Ali Hartzenberg
Eben and Ali Hartzenberg arrived in America with nothing, started from scratch, and built a portfolio of nine retail businesses. In this episode, they open up about facing fear, the power of data over …
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Eben and Ali Hartzenberg arrived in America with nothing, started from scratch, and built a portfolio of nine retail businesses.
In this episode, they open up about facing fear, the power of data over intuition, what makes their marriage-meets-business-partnership work, and the red flags that tell them to walk away from a deal.
Connect with Ali and Eben Hartzenberg:
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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What Is an ESOP? Employee Stock Ownership Plans Explained - Matt Middendorp
Most business owners exploring an exit only hear one pitch: sell to private equity or a strategic buyer. Matt Middendorp, Director of ESOP Consulting at VisionPoint Capital, joins the show to make the case for …
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Most business owners exploring an exit only hear one pitch: sell to private equity or a strategic buyer. Matt Middendorp, Director of ESOP Consulting at VisionPoint Capital, joins the show to make the case for a third path — selling to your own employees.
Matt breaks down what an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) actually is, the biggest misconceptions owners have about price, control, and legacy, and why ESOP companies often outperform their non-ESOP peers on growth, retention, and productivity. We get into eligibility rules, vesting, valuation, timelines, and one of the most overlooked ESOP tax benefits — one that can mean a tax-free exit for the right seller.
If you're a business owner weighing your exit options, or just curious how employee ownership actually works in practice, this episode lays it out in plain terms.
Connect with Matt Middendorp:
715.897.0879
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Why High Performers Break: Trauma, Stress & Business Success - Robin Afinowich
Most business owners think they're making rational decisions. Robin Afinowich says otherwise. In this episode, Matt sits down with Robin Afinowich — a clinically trained mental health counselor, national …
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Most business owners think they're making rational decisions. Robin Afinowich says otherwise.
In this episode, Matt sits down with Robin Afinowich — a clinically trained mental health counselor, national speaker, and daughter of M&A legend Jim Afinowich — to unpack how unresolved stress and trauma quietly shape the decisions business owners make every day. From childhood adversity to burnout in leadership, Robin breaks down the science behind why high performers overwork, over-please, and struggle to stay present — and what to do about it.
You'll learn why the "fawn" response is the most common (and most dangerous) pattern among executives, why stress and trauma leave the same physical fingerprint on the brain, and why the body always tells the truth even when the mind is "holding it together."
This isn't a therapy session — it's a practical look at the inner drivers behind outer success, and why ignoring them eventually costs founders their health, relationships, and joy.
Connect with Robin Afinowich:
Trauma & Resilience Professional Training-Development-Speaking visit: https://trauma-forward.com
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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The Truth About Building Wealth Nobody Talks About - Alexa D'Agostino
What actually creates lasting wealth? And why do so many entrepreneurs hit a ceiling despite working harder than ever? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and …
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What actually creates lasting wealth? And why do so many entrepreneurs hit a ceiling despite working harder than ever?
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with entrepreneur, investor, and marketing strategist Alexa D'Agostino to discuss the uncomfortable truths behind scaling a business, building wealth, and transitioning from founder to owner.
Alexa has built and exited multiple companies, helped generate billions in revenue, and created the exclusive Wealth Mastery Summit, where high-level entrepreneurs, investors, and operators gather to solve real business challenges.
Together they explore why wealth isn't built through one lucky break, how founders unknowingly become the biggest bottleneck in their businesses, why finding the right "Number Two" is critical for growth, and how successful entrepreneurs know when to pivot instead of stubbornly pushing forward.
If you're building a business—or planning to acquire one—this conversation will challenge the way you think about leadership, identity, and long-term success.
Connect with Alexa:
https://www.alexadagostino.com
Instagram: @dralexadagostino
http://wealthmasteryevents.com
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Building Wealth Beyond Your Business - Ted Young
Most business owners spend years building income through their business, but far fewer create a strategy to turn that income into lasting wealth. In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with …
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Most business owners spend years building income through their business, but far fewer create a strategy to turn that income into lasting wealth.
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with wealth advisor Ted Young of Anasazi Investment Group to discuss the financial decisions that can make or break a business owner's future.
Ted shares the biggest mistakes he sees entrepreneurs make, why diversification matters, how to prepare for a successful exit, and what it really means to become "work optional."
The conversation also explores retirement planning, investment strategies, tax considerations, market volatility, and the emotional challenges many owners face after selling their businesses.
Whether you're actively growing a company, preparing for an exit, or simply trying to make smarter financial decisions, this episode provides practical insights on building wealth that lasts.
Connect with Ted Young:
Anasaziinvestmentgroup.com
602-953-8802
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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The Mindset That Changes Everything - Robert Kiyosaki
What happens when one of the most influential financial educators of all time sits down to talk business, investing, and the mindset behind wealth creation? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler …
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What happens when one of the most influential financial educators of all time sits down to talk business, investing, and the mindset behind wealth creation?
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler welcomes Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad and founder of the Rich Dad brand. With more than 40 million books sold worldwide, Robert has spent decades challenging conventional financial wisdom and encouraging people to think differently about money, investing, debt, and entrepreneurship.
Robert shares the lessons he learned from having both a "rich dad" and a "poor dad," why rejection is a necessary part of success, and how developing entrepreneurial thinking can change the trajectory of your life. He discusses the importance of financial education, the difference between consumer debt and income-producing debt, and why he believes understanding cash flow is one of the most valuable skills anyone can learn.
Connect with Robert Kiyosaki
Website: RichDad.com
Instagram: @therealkiyosaki
X: @theRealKiyosaki
YouTube: The Rich Dad Channel
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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How Matt Built Ownership in 30+ Businesses Through Equity Deals - Matt Uhler
What if you could build multiple streams of income through ownership in small businesses — without running every business yourself? In this solo episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler breaks down the exact …
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What if you could build multiple streams of income through ownership in small businesses — without running every business yourself?
In this solo episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler breaks down the exact framework he used to build ownership interests in more than 20 businesses across multiple industries through strategic equity deals and partnerships.
If you are interested in learning more about the Multiple Streams of Income Framework please email - [email protected]
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
Want to be a guest or sponsor an episode?If you'd like to be a guest on What's Your Deal? or are interested in sponsoring an episode, reach out to: [email protected]
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The Hidden Cost of High Performance: How to Grow Without Burning Out - MJ Gordon & Audrey Uhler
What if the biggest threat to your business isn't competition, the economy, or a bad deal—but your own operating system? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt and Audrey Uhler sit down with performance …
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What if the biggest threat to your business isn't competition, the economy, or a bad deal—but your own operating system?
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt and Audrey Uhler sit down with performance strategist and executive coach MJ Gordon to discuss why so many high-performing entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed, exhausted, and stuck in a constant state of stress.
MJ has worked with leaders from organizations like Adidas, the NFL, and NerdWallet, helping them improve performance without sacrificing their health, relationships, or quality of life. Together, they explore the hidden costs of operating in perpetual fight-or-flight mode, the impact of cognitive overload, how ADHD and brain wiring affect entrepreneurs, and why recovery may be the missing ingredient in sustainable business growth.
Whether you're building your first business, managing multiple companies, or simply trying to keep up with life's demands, this conversation offers practical strategies for creating more capacity, clarity, and long-term success.
Connect with MJ Gordon
https://www.mj-gordon.com
Instagram: @marinjayden
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marinjayden/
YouTube: @marinjayden
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Website: ampedsuccess.com
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Faith, Fear, Money & Happiness - David Meltzer
What does it really take to build a successful life without sacrificing your health, family, happiness, or purpose along the way? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with legendary …
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What does it really take to build a successful life without sacrificing your health, family, happiness, or purpose along the way?
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with legendary entrepreneur and speaker David Meltzer for one of the most powerful conversations we've had on the show.
David shares the lessons he learned after losing over $100 million, rebuilding his life through faith and purpose, and dedicating his mission to empowering over 1 billion people to be happy.
Connect with David Meltzer
Instagram: @davidmeltzer
LinkedIn: David Meltzer
YouTube: @DavidMeltzer
Podcast: The Playbook Podcast
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Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
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Hard Money Lending Explained - Bill Anastopoulos & Kristian Gose
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with longtime business partner Kristian Gose and private lending veteran Bill "Billy A" Anastopoulos for an inside look at the world of private money …
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In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with longtime business partner Kristian Gose and private lending veteran Bill "Billy A" Anastopoulos for an inside look at the world of private money lending, hard money loans, fix-and-flip financing, bridge loans, and real estate investing.
With more than 80 years of combined experience and thousands of funded transactions between them, this conversation dives deep into how private lending actually works behind the scenes — from funding deals in as little as 48 hours to evaluating risk, protecting investors, and helping borrowers capitalize on opportunities traditional banks simply can't move fast enough to support.
Timestamps:
00:17 – Introduction
02:51 – 80 Years of Combined Lending Experience
04:44 – Lessons from Entrepreneurship & Starting Over
06:39 – How the 2008 Crash Changed Lending
08:02 – What Is Hard Money Lending?
08:59 – Why Private Money Can Be Better Than a Partner
10:17 – Why Investors Pay for Speed
12:01 – How Fast Closings Win Real Estate Deals
14:44 – Bridge Loans & Buying a Dream Home
16:20 – Lessons Learned from Bad Real Estate Cycles
18:17 – Why Local Market Knowledge Matters
20:34 – Owner Builder & Barndominium Financing
21:25 – How Private Money Deals Get Funded
23:08 – How Investors Earn 8–12% Returns
24:40 – What Happens When a Deal Goes Bad
28:46 – Deals They Immediately Turn Down
31:56 – Using Real Estate to Fund Business Growth
33:12 – Understanding Exit Strategies & Risk
35:06 – Experience Matters in Real Estate Investing
39:21 – The 3 Things Every Lender Looks For
40:22 – A Real Example of a Successful Loan Structure
41:52 – Tax Benefits, Depreciation & 1031 Exchanges
43:42 – People Who Changed Their Lives
45:34 – "When the Tide Goes Up, All the Boats Go Up"
Connect with Bill "Billy A" Anastopoulos
520-299-4878
Connect with Kristian Gose
520-403-8588
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:
Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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How AI Can Help Small Business Owners Save Time & Build Better Systems - Lindsay Quinn
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with Lindsey Quinn, founder of HeartWise Collective to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in business today: artificial intelligence. Lindsey …
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In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with Lindsey Quinn, founder of HeartWise Collective to talk about one of the biggest shifts happening in business today: artificial intelligence.
Lindsey shares how she went from running a traditional consulting business in the orthodontic industry to building AI-powered systems that help business owners save time, improve efficiency, and create better workflows without adding more staff or burning themselves out.
Matt and Lindsey break down how small business owners can start using AI in practical ways, from creating branded content and marketing systems to analyzing financial data, improving sales conversations, building SOPs, and reducing repetitive computer-based tasks. Lindsey also explains the difference between basic generative AI and more advanced AI agents, while keeping the conversation grounded for business owners who may feel overwhelmed by the technology.
Timestamps01:30 — How Lindsey pivoted from consulting into AI systems
04:00 — Lindsey's background in orthodontic consulting and business systems
06:35 — Avoiding AI cringe and making content sound authentic
10:00 — How business owners can begin implementing AI systems
12:16 — Using AI to work on the business instead of in the business
15:46 — Training AI like you would train a new employee
18:38 — How AI agents can read, edit, download, and organize files
21:00 — AI overwhelm and knowing what applies to your business
23:00 — Creating a "Conversion Coach" for sales calls and team training
25:30 — Why the right AI tool matters for the right task
27:28 — How Lindsey used AI to build a webinar, funnel, and coaching program
31:21 — Comparing AI adoption to the shift from typewriters to computers
36:48 — First steps for business owners who want to start using AI
39:30 — Lindsey's RCRQ prompting framework
43:38 — Final thoughts on using AI to improve quality of life and business efficiency
Connect with Lindsay:
https://www.heartwisecollective.com
Email: [email protected] Phone Number: (928) 925-4190 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heartwise_collective?igsh=OGlsaHhxcG94bTln Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
Connect with Amped Funding Advisors:
https://ampedsuccess.com/amped-funding-advisors/
Phone number: 1-800-569-8974
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SBA Loans Explained: Getting Approved and Avoid Costly Mistakes - Steve Johnston & Lindsay Denton
What does it really take to get approved for an SBA loan when buying a business? In this episode of What's Your Deal? with Matt Uhler, Matt sits down with SBA lending expert Steve Johnston and financing …
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What does it really take to get approved for an SBA loan when buying a business?
In this episode of What's Your Deal? with Matt Uhler, Matt sits down with SBA lending expert Steve Johnston and financing specialist Lindsay Denton to break down the truth about SBA loans, business acquisition financing, and why most buyers get it wrong.
If you've heard horror stories about SBA loans taking forever—or getting declined at the last minute—this episode will completely change your perspective.
They cover what lenders are actually looking for, how deals get approved (or denied), and why the story behind the deal matters just as much as the numbers.
Whether you're a first-time buyer or an experienced investor, this conversation will help you avoid costly mistakes and position yourself to get funded the right way.
Timestamps:
00:16 – Meet Steve Johnson & Lindsay Denton
03:14 – Why SBA loans get a bad reputation
04:20 – The biggest misconceptions about SBA lending
05:00 – How long SBA loans actually take (real timelines)
06:00 – Why lenders are NOT all the same
08:15 – Real story: Approved → then declined (what happened)
11:15 - PLP vs GP lenders explained
13:00 – Inside how banks actually make decisions
16:00 – The truth about "pre-qualifications"
17:15 – What lenders look for immediately
19:40 – The 3 biggest deal killers (liquidity, experience, collateral)
21:00 – Why the STORY matters more than the numbers
23:00 – How to present a deal to get approved
25:00 – Building projections that make sense
26:25 – Adjusting deals to make them fundable
27:45 – Why most deals get declined (and how to avoid it)
29:30 – How underwriters really think
32:27 – Can a declined deal be saved?
34:50 – Why momentum matters in approvals
36:24 – What buyers should do BEFORE looking for a business
37:45 – Real example of unrealistic buyers
40:00 – Why the BUSINESS matters more than the buyer
44:15 – Character vs numbers in lending decisions
47:30 – How to connect with Steve & Lindsay
Connect with Steve:
Phone number: 480-363-6174Connect with Amped Funding Advisors:
https://ampedsuccess.com/amped-funding-advisors/
Phone number: 1-800-569-8974
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Franchising, Business Ownership & Scaling Wealth - Jeff Dudan
What does it take to build a business that scales beyond you? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with franchising expert and entrepreneur Jeff Dudan to unpack what makes franchise ownership …
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What does it take to build a business that scales beyond you?
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with franchising expert and entrepreneur Jeff Dudan to unpack what makes franchise ownership work, how to scale a business through systems, and why great businesses are built with the end in mind.
Jeff shares how he built and scaled AdvantaClean to over 240 locations before a successful exit, and how he now helps franchise brands grow through HomeFront Brands.
Timestamps:
1:16 Jeff Dudan's Entrepreneurial Journey Begins
4:42 Building AdvantaClean from Startup to National Brand
7:50 The Inflection Point That Led to Franchising
12:42 Partnership Lessons Every Business Owner Should Know
17:55 Choosing the Right Partners and Avoiding Common Mistakes
19:38 How to Scale a Business Into a Franchise Model
24:23 Reverse Engineering Growth and Building for Outcomes
29:24 Territory Strategy, Resales & Creating Franchise Value
33:35 How to Evaluate a Franchise Opportunity Before You Buy
36:05 Why Skills, Fit and Leadership Matter More Than Passion Alone
38:40 The "Business Athlete" Mindset and Discernment in Decision-Making
42:06 The Four C's of Business Growth: Comfort, Competence, Commitment & Capital
47:03 Why Capital Isn't Usually the Real Constraint
48:56 Mentorship, Experience and Learning From People Ahead of You
Connect with Jeff:
Homefront Brands: https://www.homefrontbrands.com Jeff Dudan's website: HTTPS://www.jeffdudan.com Jeff free digital copy of his book: https://podcast.homefrontbrands.com/en-us/discernment Jeff's socials: https://www.instagram.com/jeffdudan?igsh=MWZuMjBoNGV0c2xibg== https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffdudan?utm_source=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=member_ios https://youtube.com/@unemployablewithjeffdudan?si=uk72VObKgiSvdjZp Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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Boots on the Ground: From Key Employee to Business Owner - Ryan Carr
What happens when a key employee becomes one of the most valuable partners in a small business? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with longtime business partner Ryan Carr to discuss …
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What happens when a key employee becomes one of the most valuable partners in a small business?
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt Uhler sits down with longtime business partner Ryan Carr to discuss small business ownership, business partnerships, leadership, entrepreneurship, company culture, employee management, and business growth.
Ryan shares his journey from employee to owner after starting with a Northern Arizona commercial property maintenance company in 2016 and becoming a business partner in 2018. Today, he helps lead one of the top commercial property maintenance companies in Arizona, providing parking lot sweeping, pressure washing, fleet washing, portering services, snow removal, and exterior maintenance services.
Timestamps:
01:35 - How the business sale and partnership came together
04:25 - Ryan's transition from employee to owner
05:40 - Ryan's background before joining the company
07:05 - Why confidentiality matters during a business sale
08:05 - How ownership changed Ryan's mindset
09:15 - Ryan and his wife working together in the business
10:55 - Working on the business vs. in the business
12:00 - Why blue-collar businesses are strong opportunities
13:10 - Managing people, personalities, and company culture
14:00 - COVID, staffing shortages, and leadership challenges
15:00 - Learning to delegate and stop micromanaging
17:40 - Why toxic employees can damage a company
19:40 - The importance of making difficult decisions quickly
20:40 - Business growth, profitability, and company culture
21:35 - Choosing the right business partners
22:50 - How their partnership structure works
24:20 - The value of passive partners and advisors
25:00 - Ryan's toughest moments in business
26:40 - Labor shortages and hiring struggles after COVID
27:30 - Why the company is stronger today
28:00 - Delegating more responsibility to the team
28:50 - Snow removal and managing a 24/7 business
30:40 - Taking pride in the company and community impact
32:00 - Supporting employees through difficult times
35:00 - Why treating employees like people matters
35:50 - Advice for people who want to own a business
36:40 - Family sacrifice, business ownership, and success
37:50 - Ryan's gratitude for his family and support system
Connect with RyanEmail - [email protected]
SweptAwayAZ.com
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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The Faucet Framework: Creating Multiple Streams of Income - Matt Uhler
In this special anniversary episode of What's Your Deal?, the mic flips as Sarah interviews Matt Uhler on one of the most requested topics yet—how to build multiple streams of income through small business …
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In this special anniversary episode of What's Your Deal?, the mic flips as Sarah interviews Matt Uhler on one of the most requested topics yet—how to build multiple streams of income through small business ownership.
After producing 40+ episodes covering buying, managing, and exiting businesses, this conversation dives into the strategy Matt has personally used to build a portfolio of 20+ income-producing businesses—what he calls his own "business mutual fund."
Matt breaks down the Faucet Framework, a proven system for creating diversified, predictable income without relying on a single source. From minimizing risk to structuring partnerships the right way, this episode gives you a real-world blueprint for financial stability and long-term freedom.
If you're a:
- Business owner looking to diversify
- Investor exploring small business opportunities
- W2 employee wanting more control over income
This episode is for you!
If this topic interests you, fill out this form to get early access and details on our upcoming Multiple Streams of Income Mastermind.
Timestamps:
2:30 – What Matt actually does (business "mutual fund")
5:00 – Where the idea came from (childhood + time limitation)
9:30 – The danger of one income stream
13:00 – The faucet analogy
18:00 – Current portfolio + results
20:00 – Base hits vs home runs
25:00 – Deal criteria & filtering
26:45 – Faucet Framework explained
28:30 – Recipe concept
31:00 – Boots on the ground
35:00 – Financial feasibility
38:30 – Accountability
42:00 – Future: webinar + live event
44:30 – Personal story + mom
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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From Government Job to Business Owner - Kevin Mizell
What does it really take to leave a stable career and step into business ownership? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with Kevin Mizell, a former government construction engineer manager who …
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What does it really take to leave a stable career and step into business ownership?
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with Kevin Mizell, a former government construction engineer manager who walked away from a high-level career to buy a small business—right in the middle of the pandemic.
Kevin shares the real, unfiltered truth about what it's like to go from a W2 job to owning a business. From taking on large debt for the first time, to navigating labor challenges, to realizing that "passive income" isn't what most people think—it's all here.
If you've ever thought about leaving your W2 job and buying a business, this episode will challenge your assumptions and give you a grounded, real-world perspective on what it actually takes to succeed.
This isn't theory. This is what it looks like in the real world.
Timestamps:
02:00 – Leaving a stable career for business ownership
06:00 – Early entrepreneurial thoughts and risk considerations
10:00 – Choosing the right business (and core competency)
13:00 – Navigating the acquisition process
18:00 – Transitioning into ownership
22:00 – Employee challenges and leadership realities
26:00 – Buying during COVID uncertainty
28:00 – Managing debt and financial pressure
31:00 – Work ethic, integrity, and long-term mindset
36:00 – Advice for aspiring business owners
41:00 – Working with brokers and evaluating deals
44:00 – The reality of "owning vs. working in" a business
47:00 – Gratitude and closing thoughts
Connect with Kevin MizellEmail - [email protected]
Phone Number: 928-515-9663
Bennett Glass: https://www.bennettglassandmirror.com
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:Instagram: @ampedsuccess
Website: ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
Want to be a guest or sponsor an episode?If you'd like to be a guest on What's Your Deal? or are interested in sponsoring an episode, reach out to: [email protected]
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Leadership Isn't What You Think: Internal Validation, Accountability & Growth - Keith Cowling
What does it really mean to be a great leader? In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with leadership coach Keith Cowling to unpack what most people get wrong about leadership—and how to actually …
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What does it really mean to be a great leader?
In this episode of What's Your Deal?, Matt sits down with leadership coach Keith Cowling to unpack what most people get wrong about leadership—and how to actually build influence that lasts.
Keith shares lessons from over 30 years of working with business owners, teams, and individuals, revealing why leadership starts internally—not externally. From letting go of ego to learning how to truly develop people, this conversation goes far beyond surface-level advice.
If you've ever struggled with managing people, holding others accountable, or balancing leadership at work and at home—this episode will challenge how you think and lead.
This isn't about control. It's about growth, influence, and becoming the kind of leader people choose to follow.
Timestamps01:49 – Why most leadership stays surface-level
02:36 – Keith's early struggles with leadership and control
04:09 – The turning point: focusing on people over productivity
08:40 – Leadership vs. success: why they're not the same
09:50 – Why leadership is about others, not yourself
12:45 – Internal vs. external validation explained
18:17 – Why being "whole" matters more than being perfect
21:02 – Leading at home vs. leading at work
24:33 – The mirror question: what would your spouse say about you?
27:30 – The difference between paid respect and earned influence
29:06 – Winning respect from your family
32:17 – Ego, leadership, and servant mindset
34:31 – Accountability: control vs. development
36:12 – Why someone must hold the standard
40:08 – Clarity in leadership and team expectations
41:31 – What it really means to "level up"
44:00 – Content vs. implementation (why most people stay stuck)
45:40 – Gratitude and who helped shape Keith
50:52 – How to connect with Keith
Connect with Keith CowlingInstagram: @ampedsuccess
Email - [email protected]
Phone Number: (291) 306-0568
Connect with Matt Uhler / Amped Success:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/keith.cowling/
Website: Ampedsuccess.com
Email: [email protected]
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-uhler-a9896612/
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