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The Intentional Owner

Kaustubh Deo & Sam Rosati

Business & Entrepreneuriat

Fréquence : 1 épisode/11j. Total Éps: 32

The Intentional Owner provides an in-depth & personal look at life as a small business owner. We discuss how to acquire, operate, and grow small businesses in ways that achieve positive impacts for yourself, for your family, for your employees, and for your community. We love everything to do with small business acquisitions & entrepreneurship and want to support our fellow small business owners in having a fulfilling life.

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Buying a Business Means Owning the Sales Function with Andrew Gazdecki of Acquire.com - The Intentional Owner #30

Saison 1 · Épisode 30

vendredi 23 janvier 2026 • Durée 01:00:19

Andrew Gazdecki joins Kaustubh Deo and Sam Rosati for a wide-ranging conversation on building, buying, and selling small businesses. Andrew shares the origin story of acquire.com, from selling his first startup to realizing how broken the small business M&A process was for founders. The discussion explores how sales, market selection, and distribution matter more than perfect products, along with the realities of valuation in small tech-enabled businesses. The episode also dives into Andrew's personal journey, including burnout, delegation, and redefining success as a founder.

They discuss:

Why sales is the most important role for owners of small businesses under $3–5M in revenue
How acquire.com evolved from a side project into a marketplace with thousands of closed transactions
The difference between startup-style valuations and how small businesses are actually priced and sold
What makes a strong buyer in competitive acquisition processes, and why trust often beats price
Lessons from burnout, delegating control, and building a company that supports long-term personal fulfillment

Support our Sponsors:

The Kalmar Group is a recruitment firm who partners with small business owners around the nation to find Manager to VP level hires in sales, marketing, operations, and finance across multiple niche industries.

Website: ⁠https://www.thekalmargroup.com⁠

Twitter: ⁠https://x.com/thesmbrecruiter⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscroggins/⁠

Aspen HR

Please contact our valued sponsor Aspen HR (www.aspenhr.com, ⁠sales@aspenhr.com⁠) for a quote on PEO services and a complimentary HR due diligence assessment

Links:

Kaustubh on Substack - ⁠https://bigdealsmallbusiness.substack.com/p/read-me-first⁠

Sam on X - ⁠https://x.com/Sam_Rosati⁠

Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:03) - Andrew's entrepreneurial journey (00:03:03) - The birth and growth of acquire.com (00:03:57) - Challenges and successes in acquisitions (00:06:53) - Marketplace dynamics and buyer profiles (00:20:28) - Andrew's first startup experience (00:25:14) - The role of luck and market trends (00:30:33) - Building the marketplace: from script to success (00:31:53) - Non-technical founders and code scripts (00:33:08) - Early influences and entrepreneurial drive (00:35:01) - Day in the life: from hustle to balance (00:40:07) - Burnout and finding balance (00:45:29) - Delegation and business growth (00:47:56) - The rewarding journey of entrepreneurship (00:54:03) - Advice for aspiring buyers (00:59:52) - Final thoughts and reflections

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Search Sucks, But it's Easier than Running a Business - The Intentional Owner #29

Saison 1 · Épisode 29

jeudi 8 janvier 2026 • Durée 57:47

In this episode of The Intentional Owner, co-hosts Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo unpack the less talked about realities of search, small business ownership, and operating with leverage. They explore why the search phase feels emotionally taxing yet pales in comparison to the ongoing stress of running a business, especially during year end. The conversation weaves together personal experiences, listener questions, and practical reflections on cash flow, risk tolerance, and the mental load that comes with ownership. Along the way, Sam and Kaustubh frame hard earned lessons that aspiring and current owners often only learn the difficult way.

They discuss:
• Why search feels stressful but is easier than running a business with leverage
• The cash flow challenges and seasonality pressures that hit small businesses in December
• How leverage and personal guarantees shape decision making and risk tolerance
• Four key questions every searcher should ask before buying a business
• The realities of people management and why incentives do not always drive behavior

Support our Sponsors:

Website: https://www.thekalmargroup.com

Twitter: https://x.com/thesmbrecruiter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscroggins/

Aspen HR

Please contact our valued sponsor Aspen HR (www.aspenhr.com, sales@aspenhr.com) for a quote on PEO services and a complimentary HR due diligence assessment

Links:

Owning Your Time Through Intentional Schedule Design - The Intentional Owner #28

Saison 1 · Épisode 28

jeudi 18 décembre 2025 • Durée 54:28

Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo unpack what it actually means to own your time as a small business operator and why schedule control is harder than it sounds. Drawing on their backgrounds in demanding corporate roles and their current experience running owner led businesses, they explore the tradeoffs between productivity, energy, and personal life. The conversation moves from reactive work habits to intentional schedule design, highlighting how physical space, time blocking, and boundaries shape long-term sustainability. Throughout the episode, they emphasize that independence is not automatic and requires deliberate practice and discipline

They discuss:

• Why time independence is one of the main reasons people pursue entrepreneurship

• How early career habits from finance and law can work against long-term sustainability

• Designing weekly schedules around energy instead of hours worked

• The difference between working in the business, on the business, and on your work

• Creating physical and mental boundaries to avoid constant reactivity

Links:

Support our Sponsors:

Website: https://www.thekalmargroup.com

Twitter: https://x.com/thesmbrecruiter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscroggins/

Aspen HR

Please contact our valued sponsor Aspen HR (www.aspenhr.com, ) for a quote on PEO services and a complimentary HR due diligence assessment

Navigating the Grind and Growth of SMB through Peer Groups - The Intentional Owner #27

Saison 1 · Épisode 27

jeudi 4 décembre 2025 • Durée 55:05

Kaustubh Deo and Sam Rosati open this episode of The Intentional Owner with an unplanned but timely conversation about recent wins, a standout commercial project, and the value of having the right people around you. They walk through how strong project management can outperform low bids in commercial work, why certain clients prioritize quality, and how this job challenged their assumptions about pricing and margins. From there, they move into discussions around travel, golf, and time away from the day-to-day, using those experiences to reflect on leadership, focus, and the pressures of ownership. Throughout the episode, they return to a central theme: the need for peer support, shared pattern recognition, and intentional structures that help owners navigate both the grind and the growth phases of building a business.

They discuss:
• Why certain commercial jobs reward operational excellence rather than low bids
• How Kaustubh and Sam think about margin, project management, and client quality
• The emotional and strategic value of peer groups for owners
• Balancing ambition with rest, time management, and personal priorities
• Ideas for building team culture, industry communities, and better training systems

Sam is hosting a 6-part Wednesday Winter Webinar Series for searchers focused on moving deals forward:

• Financial modeling

• Investor equity

• Deal flow

• LOIs

• Debt raise

• M&A strategy

Starts Dec. 10 at 12 PM EST

Link to Register: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_C9KdZyJmRmCb-Xtzxt-Ixg#/registration

Support our Sponsors:

What a Successful 20 years in SMB Looks Like - The Intentional Owner #26

Saison 1 · Épisode 26

jeudi 20 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:00:32

In this episode of The Intentional Owner, cohosts Kaustubh Deo and Sam Rosati take a reflective look at the realities of small business ownership, personal growth, and the long road toward sustainability. Their conversation begins with an honest assessment of the emotional cycles that define entrepreneurship and evolves into a thoughtful exercise in imagining advice from their future selves. Along the way, they explore comparisons with peers, the tension between ambition and personal values, and the challenge of balancing financial security with meaningful control of time. They also discuss delegation, team building, and what it takes to create optionality as an owner.

They discuss:

• How Kaustubh and Sam would advise their younger entrepreneurial selves

• Why comparisons with peers can both motivate and distract

• The ongoing struggle to balance work, stress, and long term sustainability

• Lessons learned from early management challenges and evolving values

• The importance of building team capacity to reduce day to day volatility

• Opportunities for nonlinear growth, including new service lines and commercial work

• How long term financial security shapes decisions and personal fulfillment

Support our Sponsors:

Website: https://www.thekalmargroup.com

Twitter: https://x.com/thesmbrecruiter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscroggins/

Why Purpose Outlasts Profit in Building a Successful Business - Mark Sinatra - CEO @ AspenHR

Saison 1 · Épisode 25

jeudi 6 novembre 2025 • Durée 01:09:52

Mark Sinatra joins Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo to reflect on his 15-year journey through entrepreneurship, search funds, and leadership. From launching his first search in 2007 to navigating the 2008 financial crisis as a new CEO, Mark shares how perseverance, self-discipline, and purpose carried him through some of the most difficult chapters of his business life. He discusses building resilience during downturns, the evolution of the ETA ecosystem, and how his experiences led him to his current role at Aspen HR, where he helps professionalize HR operations for small and mid-sized companies.

They discuss:
• How Mark discovered the search fund model and built conviction to pursue it
• Navigating the 2008 financial crisis just months after acquiring his first company
• Lessons learned from employee turnover, client loss, and leadership under pressure
• Why physical and mental health are essential to sustaining long-term success
• The transition from owner-operator to investor and executive at Aspen HR

Links:

Kaustubh on Substack - https://bigdealsmallbusiness.substack.com/p/read-me-first

Sam on X - https://x.com/Sam_Rosati

Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/msinatra/

Please contact our valued sponsor Aspen HR (www.aspenhr.com, sales@aspenhr.com) for a quote on PEO services and a complimentary HR due diligence assessment

Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:02:23) - Mark's career and background
(00:07:24) - Launching a search fund
(00:13:53) - Navigating the Great Financial Crisis (00:21:17) - Operational challenges and employee turnover (00:24:44) - Inflection point and recovery (00:33:03) - Building a strong management team (00:35:50) - Navigating non-linear business paths (00:41:04) - Winning competitive deals (00:43:28) - Insights from investors and turning points (00:47:24) - Challenges of change management (00:49:56) - Joining Aspen HR during the pandemic (00:52:40) - Aspen HR's business model and client focus (01:03:37) - PEO model explained (01:07:54) - Advice for searchers and operators

Building Industry Credibility and Managing Risk as an Owner - The Intentional Owner #24

Saison 1 · Épisode 24

jeudi 23 octobre 2025 • Durée 01:11:33

Kaustubh Deo and Sam Rosati return for a conversation on blending lessons from recent industry conferences with a deep dive into the financial realities of running a small business. Drawing from Kaustubh's experience speaking at an arborist conference and Sam's perspective on using events for networking and deal flow, they explore how conferences can reinforce professional credibility and open new opportunities. From there, the discussion shifts toward capital structure, liquidity, and risk management—offering practical insights into how owners can balance leverage, cash reserves, and personal investing to build more resilient companies.

They discuss:
• How industry conferences can strengthen brand reputation and open new doors
• Why liquidity often matters more than lowering leverage in small business acquisitions
• Structuring debt and equity for long-term stability and optionality
• Managing cash flow swings and working capital through changing market conditions
• How operators think about inflation, investing, and personal risk alignment

Support our Sponsors:

Website: https://www.thekalmargroup.com

Twitter: https://x.com/thesmbrecruiter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscroggins/

Aspen HR

Please contact our valued sponsor Aspen HR (www.aspenhr.com, sales@aspenhr.com) for a quote on PEO services and a complimentary HR due diligence assessment

How Great Hiring Decisions Transform Small Businesses - Dylan Scroggins - The Intentional Owner #23

Saison 1 · Épisode 23

jeudi 9 octobre 2025 • Durée 01:06:29

In this episode of The Intentional Owner, co-hosts Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo sit down with recruiter and entrepreneur Dylan Scroggins to discuss his unconventional path from software sales to launching his own recruiting firm, Kalmar Group. Dylan shares how his experience in sales, his exposure to the SMB and ETA communities, and a pivotal decision not to buy a business led him toward building one instead. The conversation explores what entrepreneurship truly looks like—its realities, risks, and rewards—as well as how Dylan helps small business owners find and develop leadership talent through intentional recruiting.

They discuss:

The lessons Dylan learned at ETA Bootcamp that made him realize he didn't want to buy a business
Why recruiting is a critical yet undervalued function in small business leadership
The emotional and practical challenges of starting a business while raising a family
How to evaluate whether you should buy, build, or lead a company based on your strengths and stage of life
The value of intentional hiring and how owner-led businesses can think strategically about talent acquisition

Support our Sponsors:

Website: https://www.thekalmargroup.com

Twitter: https://x.com/thesmbrecruiter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscroggins/

Links:

Kaustubh on Substack - https://bigdealsmallbusiness.substack.com/p/read-me-first

The Long Game of Owner Psychology - The Intentional Owner #22

Saison 1 · Épisode 22

jeudi 25 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:17:34

In this episode of The Intentional Owner, co-hosts Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo are joined in the opening segment by Alex Hinch, co-founder of Rejigg, a platform designed to streamline small business acquisitions. Alex shares how Rejigg connects business owners with buyers, the inefficiencies in traditional brokerage models, and how their success-fee structure aligns incentives. After the discussion with Alex, Sam and Kaustubh dive into broader conversations about operating a business, managing busy seasons, and finding ways to create both short-term wins and long-term growth.

They discuss:

How Rejigg is creating a more efficient marketplace for small business acquisitions
Why charging buyers instead of sellers attracts higher-quality deal flow
The challenges and tradeoffs between fixed price versus time and materials contracts
Strategies to maintain team morale during peak seasons
Ways to generate consistent cash flow and growth in a leveraged small business

Links:

Kaustubh on Substack - https://bigdealsmallbusiness.substack.com/p/read-me-first

Sam on X - https://x.com/Sam_Rosati

Support our sponsor, Rejigg - https://bit.ly/RejiggTIO

Topics:

(00:00:00) - Intro
(00:01:25) - Our conversation with Alex Hinch of Rejigg, sponsor of today's episode
(00:04:07) - Rejig's unique approach
(00:05:03) - Understanding the market dynamics
(00:06:44) - Rejig's business model and success fees
(00:10:03) - Building inventory and outreach strategies
(00:13:30) - Challenges and opportunities in ETA
(00:20:42) - Time and materials vs. fixed price
(00:31:08) - Boosting team morale during busy season (00:45:24) - Sales vs. crew efficiency (00:47:02) - Seasonal work and backlog management (00:49:09) - Navigating financial leverage (00:50:36) - Growth strategies and challenges (00:58:09) - Exploring geographic expansion (01:10:14) - Optimizing marketing and lead flow (01:12:09) - Financial strategies for cash flow (01:16:14) - Invitation for business coaching

SMB Buying Strategies that Work - The Intentional Owner #21

Saison 1 · Épisode 21

jeudi 11 septembre 2025 • Durée 01:04:11

Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo dive into the realities of small business ownership in this episode of The Intentional Owner. They start with a lighthearted discussion about a bizarre voicemail Kaustubh received, then move into deeper conversations around decision-making, lifestyle shifts after leaving corporate jobs, and the mental weight of being an owner. The hosts break down the misnomers about time freedom, the challenges of managing people, and the constant need to sell not just to customers but also to teams and stakeholders. They also debate whether aspiring buyers should pursue larger businesses with structure or smaller companies that allow faster entry, sharing candid lessons from their own journeys.

They discuss:

The mental and emotional burden of decision-making as an owner
Lifestyle changes and work-life balance after leaving corporate careers
Misconceptions about time control and workload in entrepreneurship
The importance of people management and sales as core ownership skills
Trade-offs between buying large structured businesses versus smaller, scrappier ones

Support our Sponsors:

Kalmar Group

Website: https://www.thekalmargroup.com

Twitter: https://x.com/thesmbrecruiter

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanscroggins/

Aspen HR

Please contact our valued sponsor Aspen HR (www.aspenhr.com, ) for a quote on PEO services and a complimentary HR due diligence assessment

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