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  • Beyond the Buyout | How Tom Shipley Built an Empire Through Acquisitions Part 2

    Beyond the Buyout | How Tom Shipley Built an Empire Through Acquisitions Part 2
    2025/10/30
    In this second installment of host Nic Padilla’s conversation with Tom Shipley, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of the CEO M&A Summit, the focus turns to legacy and leadership. Tom unveils his next big mission: helping entrepreneurs create exit strategies that multiply their enterprise value and transform years of hard work into generational wealth. Drawing from decades of experience in acquisitions and scaling, he breaks down why so many small business sales fail, how to reverse-engineer a successful exit, and the new platform he’s building to unite founders ready to sell with those ready to scale.

    But this episode goes beyond strategy. Tom opens up about his approach to leadership, such as why he hires slowly, builds teams with high expectations and low pressure, and empowers rising talent to become leaders themselves. He shares stories about his team, including a former NASA engineer turned right-hand woman, and how he cultivates loyalty through vision, integrity, and mentorship.

    Chapters
    [Start] The Future of Exits: Tom outlines his vision for a new platform that helps entrepreneurs merge, grow, and sell their businesses together for greater long-term value.
    04:45 The Ripple Effect: Tom shares why only a small percentage of small business owners successfully exit—and how collaboration can create exponential wealth for more founders.
    05:30 Building a Dream Team: Tom discusses his leadership philosophy of “high expectations, low pressure,” explaining how it fosters creativity and long-term commitment.
    09:00 Finding the Right People: A closer look at how Tom attracts extraordinary talent, including Valerie, a former aerospace engineer, and how he nurtures their entrepreneurial potential.
    10:50 Connecting with Tom: Tom shares how to connect with him directly and details the next CEO M&A Summit for entrepreneurs ready to learn the acquisition playbook.

    Links and Resources
    • Boostability
    • Tom’s Website
    • Tom’s Email: tom@tshipley.com

    Connect with:
    • Nic Padilla on LinkedIn
    • Tom Shipley on LinkedIn
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    12 分
  • Beyond the Buyout | How Tom Shipley Built an Empire Through Acquisitions Part 1

    Beyond the Buyout | How Tom Shipley Built an Empire Through Acquisitions Part 1
    2025/10/23
    In this first installment of a two-part conversation, host Nic Padilla sits down with Tom Shipley, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of the CEO M&A Summit, to explore the mindset and mechanics behind building multi-million-dollar businesses through mergers and acquisitions. Tom shares how his early life lessons in resourcefulness and resilience, from his time in the military to scaling his first online business, shaped his unique approach to entrepreneurship.

    Listeners will gain insight into how acquisitions can accelerate business growth, why “no money” isn’t a roadblock to buying a company, and how to find leverage in today’s fast-changing business environment. Tom also discusses his mission to help entrepreneurs reduce risk, compress time, and expand their impact through structured M&A strategies. The conversation reveals not just the business tactics behind his success but also the human side of leadership: his commitment to family, balance, and the importance of proximity to like-minded visionaries.

    Chapters
    [Start] The Power of Presence: Nic introduces Tom and discusses how genuine connection and attentiveness have been a foundation in both Tom’s family life and business relationships.
    03:40 M&A for Entrepreneurs: Tom breaks down what mergers and acquisitions really mean for small and mid-sized business owners.
    07:10 From Near Collapse to Breakthrough: Tom recounts his journey through early business challenges, including running out of cash, and how an unlikely acquisition saved his company.
    15:00 Building the DealCon Community: Tom shares his passion project: a mastermind-style summit where entrepreneurs learn to structure acquisitions, reduce risk, and multiply their business value through systems-based M&A.
    23:30 Resilience, Resourcefulness, and Family: Tom opens up about his upbringing, his military experience, and the principles of grit and resourcefulness that continue to guide his life.

    Links and Resources
    • Boostability
    • Tom’s Website
    • Tom’s Email: tom@tshipley.com


    Connect with:
    • Nic Padilla on LinkedIn
    • Tom Shipley on LinkedIn
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    34 分
  • Building Resilient Businesses with Lyn Askin Part 3

    Building Resilient Businesses with Lyn Askin Part 3
    2025/10/16
    In the final segment of their conversation, Nic and Lyn share their thoughts and opinions about the importance of overcoming obstacles. Lyn shares many of the personal challenges he has faced in his life, and how they have shaped his work ethic and business into being successful. Nic and Lyn also talk about the importance of family and relationships to help give us the drive to work hard, no matter what challenges we may encounter.

    Chapters
    [Start] Company Wins: Lyn shares the difference between a winning team, and a losing team, and talks about his experience with working with both types.
    The Importance of Family: Lyn shares the importance of being a father and having his family by his side.
    Overcoming Obstacles in Life: Lyn shares obstacles his family has faced and how they have helped him to grow into a more resilient individual.
    Pushing Past the Mental Block: Lyn believes that we are the only thing holding ourselves back and encourages us to push past our mental blocks in order to turn our “no” into “yes.”

    Links and Resources
    • Booostability
    • Lyn's Website


    Connect with:
    • Nic Padilla on LinkedIn
    • Lyn Askin on LinkedIn
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    20 分
  • Building Resilient Businesses with Lyn Askin Part 2

    Building Resilient Businesses with Lyn Askin Part 2
    2025/10/09
    In this episode, Nic and Lyn continue their conversation from last week, discussing how a near-death experience led to Lyn’s discovery of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Lyn shares how this discovery and implementation changed not only his career, but also his life.

    This discussion between Nic and Lyn covers topics of teamwork, leadership, trust, hard work, and overall human connection. Lyn highlights the importance of authenticity in both personal and professional settings, in order to create a business model that makes you and your team happy.

    Chapters
    [Start] EOS Implementation: Lyn continues his story about how EOS changed his work and his life to become more free and filled with less stress.
    Six Key Components: Lyn shares Six Key Components to help reframe your mindset about work, helping you have better business and a better life.
    The Power of Human Connection: Lyn talks about the difference between AI and human connection. He highlights the importance of authenticity with a story about a plumber he interacted with.
    Right People, Right Seats: Lyn gives the phrase “Right People, Right Seats” as a way to highlight the importance of finding people who care and are good at their job.
    The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: Insights are shared from Patrick Lencioni’s book The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. Lyn shares the value of trust when working together.


    Links and Resources
    • Booostability
    • Lyn's Website
    • The Five Dysfunctions of a Team by Patrick Lencioni


    Connect with:
    • Nic Padilla on LinkedIn
    • Lyn Askin on LinkedIn
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    18 分
  • Building Resilient Businesses with Lyn Askin Part 1

    Building Resilient Businesses with Lyn Askin Part 1
    2025/10/02
    Host Nic Padilla is joined by Lin Askin in this episode as they discuss the value of authenticity in today’s business world. Lyn shares his upbringing and personal challenges that helped shape his business model of today. Together, Nic and Lyn talk about the importance of gratitude, struggle, and the lessons you can learn from humble beginnings.

    Chapters
    [Start]: Introducing Lyn Askin: Nic introduces Lyn Askin, certified EOS implementer.
    2:09: Small Town Roots: Lyn talks about his childhood, highlighting his small town upbringing which gave him opportunities he otherwise might not have had.
    5:29: Drive to be Successful: Lyn continues to share about his life, sharing the hard struggles he faced as a kid, which led to his long-lasting work ethic.
    8:00: Early Entrepreneurship: Lyn talks about his early career in tech and his eventual switch into EOS, which came due to a near-death health situation.

    Links and Resources
    • Booostability
    • Lyn's Website


    Connect with:
    • Nic Padilla on LinkedIn
    • Lyn Askin on LinkedIn
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    16 分
  • How to Own Your Agency and Your Life with Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera Part 3

    How to Own Your Agency and Your Life with Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera Part 3
    2025/10/01
    In the final part of this powerful interview, Mike and AJ reveal the deeper “why” behind Agency Coach: to help entrepreneurs design businesses that serve their lives, not consume them. From DJ sets and ska bands to desert hikes and family vacations, they talk openly about what freedom looks like for them, and how they help others achieve it.

    They also discuss their tactical workshop approach, building community through events, and why Tucson is more than just hot summers and Sonoran dogs. This episode is a reminder that running an agency isn’t just about revenue, it’s about reclaiming your time, your energy, and your purpose.

    Chapters
    [Start] Scalability and Lifestyle: How business systems unlock time and energy
    02:52 Why Sales Support Matters: Using partners to set expectations and scale sustainably
    03:56 Designing Better Conferences: Hands-on workshops, not just inspiration
    07:06 Life Beyond the Laptop: Music, nature, tacos—and why freedom is the end goal

    Links and Resources
    • AgencyCoach.com
    • Boostability


    Connect with:
    • Mike Schmidt on LinkedIn
    • AJ Rivera on LinkedIn
    • Nic Padilla on LinkedIn
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    14 分
  • How to Own Your Agency and Your Life with Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera Part 2

    How to Own Your Agency and Your Life with Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera Part 2
    2025/09/30
    Mike and AJ continue the conversation with a deeper dive into the three foundational pillars of building a successful agency: lead flow, effortless conversions, and delivery you can scale. They explore what makes an irresistible offer, how to delegate fulfillment without sacrificing results, and why most agency owners fail to scale due to self-doubt or broken processes.

    The duo also share the power of “first-class offers” and their framework for diagnosing what's holding your agency back—plus what to do about it. From coaching systems to fulfillment partnerships, this episode delivers the exact roadmap to grow your agency without burning out.

    Chapters
    [Start] Always Hot Leads: How to systemize lead gen so you never run dry
    00:58 Effortless Conversions: Fixing the awkward sales process and learning to ascend clients
    02:16 Delivery Without Burnout: How to scale fulfillment without trading more time
    04:22 Traffic Light Framework: Diagnosing and improving the three core agency levers

    Links and Resources
    • AgencyCoach.com
    • Boostability


    Connect with:
    • Mike Schmidt on LinkedIn
    • AJ Rivera on LinkedIn
    • Nic Padilla on LinkedIn
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    17 分
  • How to Own Your Agency and Your Life with Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera Part 1

    How to Own Your Agency and Your Life with Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera Part 1
    2025/09/29
    In this candid and high-energy episode, host Nic Padilla sits down with Mike Schmidt and AJ Rivera, the dynamic duo behind Agency Coach. From Southern California and Tucson roots to launching a multimillion-dollar agency, Mike and AJ open up about their early days, their partnership, and how they shifted from grinding solo to building a scalable team-based business.

    They also share how a single job post changed AJ’s trajectory, how they approached recurring revenue, and why so many agency owners fall into the trap of “owning a job, not a business.”

    Chapters
    [Start] The Origin Story: How Mike and AJ got their start and became partners
    04:06 Launching Agency Coach: Why they built it—and the gap it fills for agency owners
    07:24 The Trap of Doing It All: Why most agency owners stay stuck and how to escape it
    11:01 Selling Strategy and Scaling Systems: What they teach new agency owners to get unstuck

    Links and Resources
    • AgencyCoach.com
    • Boostability

    Connect with:
    • Mike Schmidt on LinkedIn
    • AJ Rivera on LinkedIn
    • Nic Padilla on LinkedIn
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    16 分