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From Startup and Sale to M&A Advisor: Marty Fahncke’s Journey - Episode 76
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- May 10, 2026
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Summary
Most entrepreneurs think about growth in one way. Sell more products, add more customers, hire more people. But what if there was another way to grow your business dramatically without having to sell more “stuff”? My guest today says there is. Joining me today is Marty Fahncke, a seasoned marketer and mergers and acquisitions advisor with more than 30 years of experience growing and scaling businesses, and over 20 years of experience in M&A. Over the course of his career, Marty has helped companies scale to more than one billion dollars in total revenue and has executed more than $450 million in mergers and acquisitions transactions. Interestingly, Marty’s introduction to acquisitions came early when a business he co-launched with friends was acquired for seven figures after just 18 months. That experience launched a career helping entrepreneurs buy businesses, sell businesses, and grow through acquisition. Today Marty is a Certified Merger and Acquisition Advisor and a partner at Westbound Road, where he helps founders navigate the complex process of buying and selling companies. In this episode we’re going to talk about two topics every entrepreneur should understand: How acquisitions can be used to grow a company dramatically, and how to position your business so that when the time comes, you can sell it for maximum value. Marty's Website: WESTBOUND ROAD, LLC https://www.westboundroad.com