Think Big, Buy Small

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When Search Doesn’t End in an Acquisition

October 19, 2026

What happens when a searcher doesn’t find a company to buy? In this episode, Rick and Royce talk with Kristin Wihera, a Navy veteran and HBS graduate who spent nearly two years searching for a business to acquire before ultimately ending her search without a deal. Kristin reflects on the emotional highs and lows of searching, the challenges of cold outreach, and the tradeoffs of pursuing a funded search with investors who had particular expectations around company size, growth, and returns. ...

From Entrepreneur to Acquisition Entrepreneur

October 12, 2026

Entrepreneurship through acquisition doesn't always begin with a formal search. In this episode, Rick and Royce talk with Aaron Wyatt, an entrepreneur who built his business organically after leaving a sales job to become an independent manufacturer's representative. Aaron shares how he grew his business by deepening relationships with customers and family-owned manufacturers, while deliberately adding complementary product lines. He also reflects on the risks of leaving W2 employment and why...

From Searcher to Seller: The Long Road to a Successful Exit

October 05, 2026

Bruce Isaacson spent two years searching for a company to buy before acquiring a decades-old marketing research firm in 2005. Since that time, he has transformed the business, shifting its focus to litigation research and building a thriving professional services firm. In 2025, after years of growth, Bruce made the difficult decision to sell. In this episode, Bruce is joined by Rudy Scarito, the investment banker who advised him on the sale. Together with Rick and Royce, they discuss the pati...

The Business · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Think Big, Buy Small?

Think Big, Buy Small is hosted by Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff. Its publicly listed emails are adebussy@bizbuysell.com and studios@hbs.edu. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Think Big, Buy Small?

The publicly listed emails for Think Big, Buy Small: adebussy@bizbuysell.com and studios@hbs.edu.

How many listeners does Think Big, Buy Small have?

Podseeker estimates Think Big, Buy Small reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Think Big, Buy Small?

Think Big, Buy Small typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Successful acquisition entrepreneurs, searchers, small-business operators, franchise owners, holding-company executives, and investors with direct experience acquiring, scaling, or building businesses. Common among recent guests: Acquired and operated one or more small businesses; Demonstrated substantial business growth or successful exits; Built or led a search fund or long-term holding company. Recent guests include Michael Horowitz, James Crawley, and Kent Weaver.

How hard is it to get booked on Think Big, Buy Small?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Think Big, Buy Small cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Business Acquisition, Search Funds, and Small Business. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.