How to Speak the Foreign Language of Personal Finances with Your Spouse

Dan Ockey is a financial guru but not in the weird guru way. He's full of incredibly practical advice and has worked with hundreds and hundreds of couples to help with their finances.   * $20k debt → debt-free; built Sensei (26 coaches, 1.5k clients) * Foundations: track spend, separate biz/personal, kill debt, 3–6 mo EF, simple cashflow * Owners: pay yourself 30–50% early; avoid burnout; better decisions * Couples: shared plan/coach; align goals; win together   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Feb 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   Sourcing List: https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source     https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ockey/ https://www.centseifinance.com/base-organic-free-class/

I knew a searcher who was buying a job, but didn't know they were buying a job. Buying a job is a bad thing. You just need to be realistic about what you are actually buying and what your intent is with acquiring a business. Repeat, there is nothing passive about buying a business. If you want a mailbox check, buy dividend-paying stocks or CDs.     Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort  https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/     Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].

Full Consulting for 2026. Get Full Access to me and my team, all courses, and we'll dive into Search Questions, Deal Review, Deal Structure, Raising Money, etc.!  Areas I can help with: * Buying and Selling Businesses * All things Acquiring and Searching for a business to buy.  * Understanding CIMs / Business Summaries * Due Diligence on Businesses * Go-To-Market Strategies * Investing in Searchers * Podcasting * Exit Prep * Leaving Corporate America for Business Ownership, How do you not run out of money? How can you get your spouse on board?, etc.   Letsbuyabusiness.com/2026  

How to review 2025. Measuring the Gain, Not the Gap. AND...starting something you do not know the ending of before you start.   Two opportunities to receive help: 1. One-on-one consulting 2. January Life Cohort   Jan 2026 - Live Cohort - Jan 7-9th https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com Consulting - https://www.Letsbuyabusiness.com/2026

You're gonna love this episode. No joke, someone needs to make a series about Sean. He constantly bets on himself and has an incredible story. Podcast Nuggies From biomedical engineer to investor: moved to Memphis, flipped ~1,500 houses, syndicated ~800 units. Transitioned back to Utah; year-plus search with multiple failed LOIs, then bought PSI Tops (countertops/cabinets) in late 2024 (~$800k EBITDA, 35 employees, included real estate/SBA). DON'T be afraid of being the backup buyer!   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Jan 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Guest Name:  Sean Tagge   Additional guest information https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantagge/ acornea.com

Math doesn't lie. Be real with your position, which side of the equation are you on? Are you using Multipliers? Are you capturing 7% of the value or 93% of the value created? Wealth comes from owning equity. Salary is linear while equity compounds via multiples. $1M profit. $250k goes to employee. $750k in profit left goes to owner. $750k x 4 (equity multiplier) = $3M $3.75M goes to owner. 6.6% of the value goes to the employee. 93% of the value goes to the owner. Owners have huge risks. Employees get paid first. That's ok. That's the way it's supposed to be if you don't take any risks.   Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Join the next How to Buy a Business Cohort  https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/   Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

Patrick Dichter is such a fun guest and entrepreneur to have on. His wealth of knowledge is so valuable. You will not be disappointed in this episode. Podcast Nuggies: Grew Apple Tree from ~$1.2M rev / ~$330k SDE to ~$4.5M in 4 years—non-CPA owner. Pipeline: ~500 cold emails → ~20 calls → 6 LOIs → 1 close; personalize & call now. Target "professional services" (non-licensed) so non-CPA ownership works. Structures: SBA + cash + seller notes; two fully seller-financed; carve-out was best. Lessons: first deal is hardest; change management is tough; precision matters.   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort  https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks.  Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].     Appletree Business Services - https://appletreebusiness.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdichter Inspired or Acquired -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-or-acquired/id1741345654

Most management tasks shouldn't take six months. Yet many companies let them drag on. Break each day into three lists:   1. Tasks that bring in new business (raise revenue or cut costs). 2. Tasks to maintain or keep operations running. 3. Tasks others expect, but that don't add value.   Never start list 2 until list 1 is done. Never start list 3 until list 2 is done. Aim to complete list 1 before noon, when your mind is most alert.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

400 episodes 700k downloads (most coming recently) Raised money for acquisitions for amazing entrepreneurs. Spoken at events.Thanks everyone.  6 weeks left in 2025. Let's get after it.   I have 2 afternoons wide open, you can grab a time in the show notes.  15 min slots.https://cal.com/ryan-condie/thanks       SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   15-Min call slots - Free - https://cal.com/ryan-condie/thanks   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

3 Bonus Tips.Get an Army of Searchers Bad CIMs = Hidden Gems Get to $100k (at a minimum)   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/     Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source