Seth Rudin | Business Broker | Dealmaker

Welcome back to another episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked.In this episode, business broker Seth Rudin sits down with Lavaanya Lalethaa to explore the art of people management and what it truly takes to become a world-class leader.Discover actionable strategies for small business owners and team leaders on how to build trust, hire effectively, onboard new talent using structured knowledge bases, and retain your best people.Key Highlights:- Why 80% of employees leave their jobs due to poor management- How to build trust and transparency through structured quarterly check-ins- Effective onboarding, mentorship, and buddy systems for growing teams- Why true leadership is a "work of heart" that drives long-term successSubscribe to my channel and listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon for more content about Entrepreneurship and the real-life stories of businessowners all over the world.Key Categories:how to manage a team, leadership skills for new managers, employee retention strategies, small world-class leadership tips, improving workplace culture, how to be a good manager, business leadership advice#EntrepreneurshipUnlocked #Leadership #BusinessManagement #EmployeeRetention #WorkplaceCulture #SmallBusinessTips #TeamLeadership #BusinessBroker #ManagementSkills #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessGrowth #ManagerialLeadership #SmallBusinessOwner #CorporateCulture #TeamBuilding

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with Bryce Hamilton, founder of Intel Advisor Family Office and veteran financial advisor.They dive into the operational, financial, and strategic steps founders must take to maximize business value long before going to market. Bryce draws on his journey from professional golf to high-stakes dealmaking, sharing how owners can structure their operations, transition leadership, and position their company for a seamless, high-multiple acquisition.Key Topics Covered:- Moving from working IN the business to working ON the business.- Operational upgrades that add real enterprise value before an acquisition.- Strategic exit timelines: Why waiting until you are burnt out destroys deal leverage.- Asset sales versus equity sales and negotiating favorable deal terms. - Creating legacy and recurring cash flow after stepping down as a founder.- Reinvesting exit capital into new ventures, private equity, and operating businesses.Core Categories:entrepreneurship, small business, sell a business, buy a business, exit strategy, business valuation, M&A, business broker, dealmaking, leadership, executive growth, business acquisition#BusinessExit #EntrepreneurshipUnlocked #SethRudin #BusinessBroker #ExitStrategy #SmallBusiness #Dealmaker #BusinessValuation #MAndA #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth

How does a financial news outlet transform into a high-margin data licensing titan? In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, host Seth Rudin sits down with Robert Checchia, CFO of Benzinga.Robert shares his non-traditional path to becoming a CFO, including early career trials—paying a 200-person company's electric bill out of pocket and standing firm on ethics when asked to alter the books. They explore how Benzinga pivoted from media coverage into building a B2B data licensing engine, powering major U.S. brokerages, and positioning its data infrastructure for the next generation of AI financial models.#Benzinga #RobertChecchia #SethRudin #EntrepreneurshipUnlocked #CFO #Fintech #B2BData #BusinessBroker #FinancialData #SaaS #PrivateEquity #MAndA #BusinessStrategy #CorporateGovernance #EBITDA #CashFlowCore Categories:Education, Business & Finance, Entrepreneurship, Small Business, Mergers & Acquisitions, Financial Leadership, B2B Marketing, SaaS, Corporate Strategy, Capital Allocation, Private Equity, Executive Coaching, Business Brokerage, M&A Advisory, B2B Data Licensing, Financial News Media, Fintech Scaling, Corporate Governance, API Infrastructure, Financial Modeling, EBITDA Analysis, Capital Allocation, Private Equity Partnerships, Executive Leadership

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin sits down with SBA loan expert Paul Long to break down the major 2026 SBA rule changes and SOP updates.They unpack how the new 1.25x Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) requirement eliminates projection-based business acquisition financing, mandatory Quality of Earnings (QOE) reports for deals over $3M, updated citizenship rules, and new limits on equity injections and seller earnouts.Key Topics Covered:00:00 - Introduction & 2026 SBA Rule Changes Overview01:46 - Combining 7(a) & 504 Loans to Borrow Up to $10M03:29 - The 1.25x DSCR Requirement & Death of Projection-Based Loans11:31 - Mandatory Quality of Earnings (QOE) Reports for Deals Over $3M18:43 - Equity Injections, Standby Notes, and Search Fund Restrictions24:39 - Post-Closing Seller Transition & Consulting Agreements27:18 - Strict 100% U.S. Citizenship / LPR Requirements29:13 - Real Estate Decoupling & Amortization Term Blending32:29 - Seller Earnouts vs Permitted Buyer Rebates37:46 - Partial Changes of Ownership & Employee Buyouts Subscribe for more tactical business brokerage guidance, acquisition strategies, and SBA financing updates.Core Categories:entrepreneurship, small business, sba loans, sba 7a, sba 504, business acquisitions, buying a business, selling a business, business financing, debt service coverage ratio, quality of earnings, seller note, equity injection, business valuation, M&A deals, business broker, dealmaking, paul long, seth rudin, entrepreneurship unlocked#Entrepreneurship #SBALoans #BusinessAcquisitions #BuyingABusiness #SellingABusiness #BusinessFinancing #Startups #BusinessGrowth #BusinessBroker #Dealmaking

In this episode of Entrepreneurship Unlocked, Seth Rudin interviews Peter A Snell, CEO of PetroVybe.They unpack what it really takes to build and scale a 9-figure enterprise in the high-stakes oil and gas industry, how biblical stewardship shapes modern dealmaking, and an insider's honest critique of the hit TV show "Landman". Plus, they discuss the massive surge in natural gas demand required to power AI and modern data centers.Follow us for more high-value interviews on business brokerage, scaling enterprises, and founder tactics.Core Categories:entrepreneurship, small business, oil and gas, natural gas, energy sector, business growth, business strategy, business owner, how to start a business, scaling a business, business acquisitions, dealmaking, venture capital, risk management, business stewardship, valuation, leadership, founder tips, profitability, landman show#Entrepreneurship #OilAndGas #NaturalGas #Landman #Startups #BusinessGrowth #BusinessStrategy #EnergyIndustry #Founders #ScalingUp