{"podcast":{"title":"Before You Buy or Sell a Business","slug":"before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525","podcast_index_feed_id":5819525,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/before-you-buy-or-sell/","website_url":"https://jaredwjohnson.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/7ad7b883-57f4-40ca-89a1-31c6f0b05f6e/tjT5gAbth3Kmx8GzDayPgcL8.png","author":"Jared W. Johnson","episode_count":68,"summary":"Learn everything you need to know about buying and selling a business from High-Performing SBA Lender, Jared Johnson, who specializes in business acquisitions. Jared interviews industry experts on both the buying and selling side to provide insights into the buying and selling process. Experts include brokers, attorneys, escrow officers, and seekers. You'll also hear from actual buyers and sellers about their experiences before and after the process. If you're a buyer or a seller or thinking about becoming one at some point in the future, this is the podcast that will provide you with the information you need for a successful transaction.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T22:20:19.103669+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525"},"episode":{"title":"From Venture Dreams to Business Ownership: How Today’s Founders Are Rethinking the Path to Wealth | Ep. 49","slug":"from-venture-dreams-to-business-ownership-how-today-s-founders-are-rethinking-the-path-to-wealth-ep-49","published_at":"2025-07-22T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525/from-venture-dreams-to-business-ownership-how-today-s-founders-are-rethinking-the-path-to-wealth-ep-49","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525","url":"https://jaredwjohnson.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/eec58c7d-cbf3-4a58-bf78-479b02edccb4.mp3","summary":"In this episode, Jared Johnson sits down with Nadav Ben-Chanoch, a former tech operator turned small business acquirer, to unpack why more founders are skipping startups and choosing to buy real businesses instead. Nadav shares how his experience in Silicon Valley shaped his approach to deal-making, why he walked away from the traditional venture path, and what he’s learned transitioning from building software to operating a brick-and-mortar business. Whether you’re exploring search, planning your first acquisition, or just trying to understand where the market is headed—this conversation offers a grounded look at what it really takes to own and operate outside the startup bubble. Episode Highlights [00:06:15] — Why Nadav left tech to pursue small business ownership [00:11:45] — What operators misunderstand about buying brick-and-mortar [00:18:20] — How misalignment around working capital can derail deals [00:25:10] — Why buying a business isn’t the shortcut people think it is [00:32:00] — Advice for tech founders considering acquisition entrepreneurship [00:37:40] — What Nadav looks for in deals—and what he avoids [00:41:15] — The mindset shift from “builder” to “owner” Connect with Nadav Follow Nadav on LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/nadavbc More from Jared Got a question for Jared or want to work together? Visit:  https://jaredwjohnson.com linkedin.com/in/jaredwjohnson DISCLAIMER : The views and opinions expressed in this program are my own and/or those of my guests. They do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of my employer.","meta_description":"In this episode, Jared Johnson sits down with Nadav Ben-Chanoch, a former tech operator turned small business acquirer, to unpack why more founders are sk…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3188,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525/episodes/from-venture-dreams-to-business-ownership-how-today-s-founders-are-rethinking-the-path-to-wealth-ep-49/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/before-you-buy-or-sell-a-business-5819525/from-venture-dreams-to-business-ownership-how-today-s-founders-are-rethinking-the-path-to-wealth-ep-49.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}