{"podcast":{"title":"What's Your Deal? | Business Buying, Business Acquisitions, Investing & Exit Strategies","slug":"what-s-your-deal-business-buying-business-acquisitions-investing-exit-strategies-7254744","podcast_index_feed_id":7254744,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/571250/rss","website_url":"http://ampedsuccess.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/4/f/3/e/4f3e2f3aaf861d38d959afa2a1bf1c87/Yellow_Green_Dark_Blue_Clean_Cutout_Tech__Business_Podcast_Cover.zip_-_1.png","author":"Matt Uhler","episode_count":52,"summary":"What's Your Deal? with Matt Uhler is a podcast for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners looking to buy businesses, build multiple streams of income, and prepare for a profitable exit. Throughout the show, we break down real-world business deals, small business investing strategies, business financing—including SBA loans and owner financing—and exit planning, so you can make confident decisions, reduce risk, and build long-term wealth through small business ownership. From first-time buyers to experienced investors, we cover how to find the right business to buy, structure deals, secure financing, grow cash flow, and position your business exit. If you're serious about buying a business, investing in small businesses, scaling income, and creating financial freedom through ownership and exits, this podcast is for you. New episodes weekly. 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