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From Ambulances to Acquisitions: Blaise Zuschlag on Scaling Mission D…
In this episode, Blaise Zuschlag, EVP & Chief Administrative Officer of Acadian Companies, shares how a family-run ambulance service grew into a 5,000+ employee enterprise without losing its heart. Blaise walks us through: Hi...
From the Court to the Courtroom: Deal Clarity from a Coach Turned Law…
In this episode, we sit down with William Kellner, a former college basketball coach turned commercial litigator and M&A deal attorney. Will brings a rare blend of courtroom experience, in-house legal strategy, and business-o...
Can Infrastructure Be a Profit Center? How Ken Bernhard Turned Centra…
What if your infrastructure wasn’t just a cost center but a source of recurring revenue? In this episode of The Deal Podcast, energy developer and fourth-generation entrepreneur Ken Bernhard breaks down how his firm is flipping the script on mechanical systems, turning legacy utility plants into mo…
From Cold Calls to Closed Deals: How Beau Bourque Built a Real Estate…
In this episode of The Deal Podcast , Beau Bourque, President of Beacon Realty, breaks down exactly how he built a real estate deal pipeline from scratch using a laptop, an Excel sheet, and relentless drive. Beau started his ...
From Courtside to C-Suite: Collis Temple III on Legacy, Leadership & …
In this powerful episode of The Deal Podcast, host Joshua Wilson sits down with former LSU basketball star turned business leader Collis Temple III for a raw and inspiring conversation on navigating transitions, building lega...
Building & Buying: How S1 Technology Scaled Fast with Strategy, Cultu…
In this episode of The Deal Podcast , we sit down with Jeremy Roth and Hunter Harrison, co-founders of S1 Technology, to explore their rapid journey from startup to a thriving MSP (Managed Service Provider) with 45+ employees...
The Lawyer Who Sees the Whole Deal
In this episode, we sit down with Thomas Hooks, General Counsel, Chief of Staff at Stately, and City Councilman in Lafayette, Louisiana to explore how legal, strategy, and leadership intersect in M&A and beyond. Thomas isn’t ...
Poker, Psychology, and Preparing to Sell Your Business
In this episode, we sit down with Scott Shea, a sell-side advisor, former family business operator, and recovering professional poker player who brings a uniquely grounded perspective to helping owners navigate the sale of th...
Faith, Family & the Hustle: Building a Business Together
In this special episode of The Deal Podcast , hosts Joshua Wilson sits down with power couple Ashley David and Jude David, who are redefining what it means to chase dreams while keeping faith and family first. In Part 1, Ashl...
Ashley on Divine Guidance and Decision Making: Look for the Hell No
In this episode, Ashley shares a powerful framework for discerning decisions in life and business one rooted in her faith. Instead of always searching for the perfect “yes,” she learned to pay close attention to God’s “no.” W...
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