Top M&A Entrepreneurs

Jon Stoddard focuses Top M&A Entrepreneurs on the people who buy businesses as a growth strategy rather than building from zero. With 169 episodes, a 4.8 rating, and weekly releases, the show has carved out space in the acquisition entrepreneurship niche. Stoddard interviews both business buyers sharing their acquisition journeys and service providers explaining the mechanics of getting deals done. The range of topics is broad. One week you might hear about Constellation Software and its 2 billion growth-through-acquisition strategy and what smaller operators can learn from it. The next episode could feature a first-time buyer walking through every mistake they made on their initial deal. Recent episodes have covered tax-free exit strategies using QSBS, independent sponsor models, and acquisitions in specific industries like HVAC and manufacturing. Stoddard clearly cares about the subject and engages actively with his guests, though some listeners have noted he occasionally interrupts during conversations. The show strikes a good balance between inspiration and instruction. The founder origin stories give you motivation, while the due diligence discussions and investor relations episodes give you actual tools. If you are building a portfolio through acquisitions or considering buying your first business, the back catalog has enough tactical content to keep you busy for weeks.