The Search Podcast
Welcome to The Search Podcast, the show for acquisition entrepreneurs, search fund operators, and aspiring business buyers in the UK, Europe, and beyond.
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🎙️ Episode 3: Investing in Searchers: What We Look For

Guest: Dominic Russell, Managing Partner, Alpine Peak CapitalCountry: UKOverview: An investor’s perspective on what makes a searcher stand out, red flags during pitches, and how search fund investing is evolving in Europe.
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🎙️ Episode 2: Broker or Proprietary? Lessons from 42 Outreach Calls

Guest: Tomás VelascoCountry: UKOverview: Tomás walks through his first year of search, comparing brokered vs. proprietary deals and why he ultimately went the cold-email route.
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🎙️ Episode 1: From MBA to HVAC: Acquiring a Blue-Collar Gem

Guest: Sarah Chen, Self-Funded Searcher Summary:Sarah shares how she went from an MBA classroom to owning a profitable HVAC business in the Midwest. We explore her search criteria, how she financed the deal, and what surprised her most about taking over a blue-collar business
