Think Like an Owner
At a Glance
Add it to the rotation for the operating half of the journey; it pairs naturally with In The Trenches once a deal is in sight.
- Pricing
- Free, Free, with a free weekly newsletter beside it. Sponsorship is the only commercial offer and publishes no rate.
- Best For
- Searchers and new owners who want operator and investor perspectives beyond deal mechanics, including hiring, systems, and growth after the acquisition
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Deep archive of operator and investor conversations relevant before and after an acquisition
- Active cadence (about two episodes weekly) with recent 2026 episodes confirmed
- The host invests in the space, which keeps guest quality high
Cons
- Coverage is broader than searcher-specific mechanics; deal-process detail is lighter than the deal-teardown shows
- The host's investing activity means guests often come from his own network, so perspectives can cluster
- It went quiet for seventeen weeks between March and July 2026 and has run weekly since; a reader planning around a cadence should check the newest date rather than the episode list
What Searchers Say
A fixture of the operator-podcast rotation alongside Acquiring Minds and In The Trenches; platform ratings are positive but low-volume, consistent with a niche professional audience. Cadence and recent activity verified on the podcast platforms in July 2026.