Main Street Masters with ETA Match

Main Street Masters with ETA Match
Podcast Description
The real stories behind the deals that shape America’s small business backbone.
What does it take to buy, build, and lead a small business today?
On Main Street Masters, host Sean Wright (founder of ETA Match) sits down with real small business owners — not celebrities, not influencers — but the people in the trenches. The folks who’ve turned diners, HVAC companies, accounting firms, and Main Street storefronts into multi-generational legacies.
Each episode explores the human side of entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA):
How did they find the right buyer or seller?
What went right —
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast delves into the intricacies of small business ownership and acquisition, featuring topics such as entrepreneurial journeys, succession planning, and the challenges of operating a franchise. Episodes like Lawyer Danielle Taylor's insights on preparing businesses for sale and James Hignett's story of becoming a franchisee for Schooley Mitchell highlight these focus areas.

The real stories behind the deals that shape America’s small business backbone.
What does it take to buy, build, and lead a small business today?
On Main Street Masters, host Sean Wright (founder of ETA Match) sits down with real small business owners — not celebrities, not influencers — but the people in the trenches. The folks who’ve turned diners, HVAC companies, accounting firms, and Main Street storefronts into multi-generational legacies.
Each episode explores the human side of entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA):
How did they find the right buyer or seller?
What went right —

The Essentials of Selling Your Small Business: A Deep Dive with Eric Graston.
In this episode of Main Street Masters, host Sean Wright sits down with Eric Graston of Exit Guide to discuss the crucial steps small business owners need to take to successfully sell their business. Eric explains the high failure rate among small business sales and the importance of proper preparation, including financial documentation and emotional readiness. The discussion covers the basic services provided by Exit Guide, including their affordable solutions for business owners looking to get their companies market-ready. Eric also shares insights from his background in Silicon Valley and emphasizes the critical need for educating both buyers and sellers in the entrepreneurial market. This episode provides valuable information for anyone considering selling their small business, as well as for buyers looking to acquire one.
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