Global M&A Advisor to the Residential, Commercial, & Business Services Industries

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The Boardroom Buzz is the go-to resource for cutting-edge insight on strategy, valuation, and mergers & acquisitions in the home and business service industry. The Boardroom Buzz is THE podcast for shareholders, board members, and senior managers in the space. 

The Boardroom Buzz is presented by Potomac and co-hosted by Paul Giannamore, Patrick Baldwin (FRAXN), Nick Bartolo (Essential Partners), and Chase Hazelwood (Go Forth Home Services). 

  • Ep 54 – Win BIG or Go Home with Phillip Stutts

    Ep 54 – Win BIG or Go Home with Phillip Stutts

    The marketing game is rigged. What would happen if advertising utilized a President-producing marketing machine? Phillip Stutts introduces his Undefeated Marketing System in this game-changing interview. There isn’t enough room for our guest’s resumé. Phillip has worked on eight presidential campaigns. Here are a few previous clients: Pres. George W. Bush, Sen. Bob Dole, Gov.…

  • Ep 53 – Turning it Around the Responsible Way with Darin Huffaker

    Ep 53 – Turning it Around the Responsible Way with Darin Huffaker

    One year after selling Responsible Pest & Scorpion Services to Certus, Darin Huffaker recalls the glory and not-so-glory days. From California to Arizona to Idaho, Darin and his brother, David Huffaker, made big moves along the way. Darin is quick to share mistakes, and how the siblings journeyed together in this turnaround.

  • Ep 52 – The Bug Guys on Breaking the Rules (of 23) & Selling to Certus

    Ep 52 – The Bug Guys on Breaking the Rules (of 23) & Selling to Certus

    Join the conversation as The Rule of 23 goes under the interrogation lamp. What top-line and bottom-line growth did his business have? How does it compare to Mike Rogers’, Jim McHale’s, and…Patrick’s business?

  • Ep 51 – The Pest Control King of Atlantic City Sells to Anticimex

    Ep 51 – The Pest Control King of Atlantic City Sells to Anticimex

    With this transaction completed, it is time to tell the story of how Paul Utts stumbled into the industry. What ends an era in pest control services for Paul, began as a waiter at a kosher hotel. While he credits this role for learning customer service, would you agree that this time planted the seed…

  • Ep 50 – The M&A Miniseries – Part 1: Anatomy of a Merger

    Ep 50 – The M&A Miniseries – Part 1: Anatomy of a Merger

    Why not wait until Episode 50 to start at the beginning? The beginning of M&A (mergers and acquisitions) that is. In the miniseries foretold, legal structure sits as the first building block of M&A.

  • Ep 49 – Mike Michalowicz: Profit First, Clockwork, and Get Different

    Ep 49 – Mike Michalowicz: Profit First, Clockwork, and Get Different

    Pre-Profit First, Mike struck it rich in his early 30’s. As a new angel investor with a nice ride, Mike hit rock bottom in more ways than one. With raw emotions, he recalls the events that inspired his best seller. Writing became therapeutic as he began his ‘journey to eradicate entrepreneurial poverty’. Revisiting his experience…

  • Ep 48 – Franchising, Scarce Assets and the Tax Catalyst

    Ep 48 – Franchising, Scarce Assets and the Tax Catalyst

    Six years ago, Patrick and Bobby franchised their business. With properly placed intentions, what advice can Patrick give looking back at the experience? Patrick goes into detail about what he would do differently if he had to make the decision again. While Paul recalls Patrick learning the hard way, Paul gives an alternate entry for…

  • Ep 47 – PCT Top 100 CEO Jeff Phillips Cashes in his Blue Chips

    Ep 47 – PCT Top 100 CEO Jeff Phillips Cashes in his Blue Chips

    At 47-years old, Jeff Phillips decided it was time to exit after his dad’s passing. Although his father is no longer with us, his wisdom lives on in this Boardroom conversation. From ‘build it to sell’ to ‘do something and do something very well’, Jeff’s dad personified the Blue Chip mentality.

  • Ep 46 – Banking on Pest Control & Real Estate with Sean McCauley

    Ep 46 – Banking on Pest Control & Real Estate with Sean McCauley

    As the owner of Aantex Pest Control, Sean is now on pest control company number three. While pest control runs through his veins, it’s not the only ‘egg in his basket’. Sean has monetized his previous pest control investments to venture into other assets.

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