Jeff Spanbauer is the Founder and Chairman of the Board at Relevate Health, a healthcare marketing firm. Under his leadership, Relevate Health has expanded through four acquisitions and achieved significant revenue growth, earning recognition, including the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Companies award. Jeff is also the Co-founder and Director of Revelocity Sports and serves as an investment advisor and partner for multiple companies.

Strategic acquisitions can rapidly accelerate growth, but how do founders know when it’s time to bring in private equity, and what does it take to scale after the deal?

Jeff Spanbauer, Founder and Executive Chairman of Relevate Health, shares how he led a data-driven healthcare marketing company through multiple acquisitions and a private equity partnership. With host Todd Taskey, Jeff talks about his patented regional segmentation strategy, the cultural and operational challenges of rapid growth, and how he structured equity incentives for his employees.

Nick Fraunfelder is the Owner and CEO of Sure Oak, a leading SEO agency helping B2B and tech brands grow through search. Since acquiring Sure Oak in 2023, he has led the agency’s expansion into AI-powered search optimization. With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, private equity, and technology, Nick co-founded Paulus Capital, which helped launch notable restaurants like Superica and The Optimist.

Acquiring a business through a self-funded search can offer greater autonomy and alignment with personal values but also presents unique challenges. What did a former investor learn when he walked away from traditional search funds to acquire and lead a marketing agency?

Owner and CEO of Sure Oak, Nick Fraunfelder, talks about how he launched a self-funded search for a digital marketing agency. With host Todd Taskey, Nick shares the realities of sourcing and funding his acquisition, the lessons from his early career ventures, and how he shifted his leadership focus from metrics to people.

Jason Hennessey is the CEO of Hennessey Digital, a digital marketing agency specializing in legal marketing using a holistic approach. In his role, he grew the small consultancy to a multimillion-dollar business that made the Inc. 5000 list for six consecutive years. As an entrepreneur, internationally recognized SEO expert, author, speaker, podcast host, and business coach, Jason has scaled and sold multiple businesses. He has been reverse-engineering the Google algorithm since 2001.

When considering outside capital to kickstart growth, founders often turn to private equity. How can you evaluate private equity opportunities while protecting your company’s culture, team, and long-term vision?

Jason Hennessey, CEO of Hennessey Digital, shares how he scaled his legal SEO agency by partnering with private equity. With host Todd Taskey, Jason explains why he partnered with Trinity Hunt, the importance of assembling a strong leadership team, and how he adapted the company’s culture.