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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Acquiring Businesses Without Bank Debt: The Bolt On Blueprint
In this episode of The Intentional Owner, hosts Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo are joined by Link Moser, author of The Bolt On Blueprint and owner of the web development com
Nov 12 53 min
How to Implement a Business Operating System After Buying a Company
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo explore the value of implementing a structured business operating system as a first-time owner on The Intentional Owner. Many entrepreneurs na
Oct 29 47 min
Change Management in the SMB World | The Intentional Owner
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo explore the realities of managing change in small businesses on The Intentional Owner. The conversation begins with Kaustubh sharing recent ob
Oct 15 50 min
Could Your Business Survive Without You for Two Weeks?
Kaustubh Deo and Sam Rosati explore what it takes to build a small business that can function without its owner at the center of every decision. They compare the early da
Oct 1 49 min
EOS Implementation, Quarterly Planning and Setting Revenue Objectives | The Intentional Owner
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo discuss quarterly planning, team structure, and financial transparency on The Intentional Owner. Kaustubh is preparing for Blooma's first mult
Sep 17 53 min
Red Flags in Searchers + Building Operational Systems | The Intentional Owner
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo explore what makes a capable searcher and business owner on The Intentional Owner. They examine a recent tweet from investor Grant Hensel abou
Sep 3 55 min
The Trap Size Business: Why $2-5 Million Revenue Is the Hardest Stage
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo explore a question many small business owners face but rarely discuss: what size business should you actually build toward? The conversation e
Aug 20 54 min
Why Operator Skills Matter More Than Deal Quality in Small Business Acquisition - Adam Markley
Sam Rosati, Kaustubh Deo, and Adam Markley explore the realities of small business ownership through the lens of investor pattern recognition on The Intentional Owner. Ma
Aug 6 52 min
Capital Allocation for Small Business Owners: Debt, Reinvestment, and Liquidity
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo tackle capital allocation for small business owners on The Intentional Owner. The conversation examines four primary options for deploying exc
Jul 23 50 min
Alternatives to Traditional Acquisition: Franchises, Starting Small, and Owner-Operator Realities
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo explore practical alternatives to traditional entrepreneurship through acquisition on The Intentional Owner. The conversation examines how sma
Jul 9 54 min
Why Self-Funded Search Is Harder Now and How to Stand Out as a Business Buyer
Sam Rosati, Kaustubh Deo, and Jacob Hall explore the evolving challenges of self-funded search on The Intentional Owner. Jacob Hall runs Kando Capital, a minority equity
Jun 25 1 h 13 min
Capital Efficiency & Getting to Scale: The Real Cost of Starting From Scratch
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo explore when it makes sense to start a business rather than acquire one on The Intentional Owner. The conversation stems from a listener quest
Jun 11 1 h 02 min
The Guide to Information Sharing w/ Employees for SMB Owners
Kaustubh Deo and Sam Rosati unpack the complicated balance between transparency and confidentiality as small business owners managing growing teams. They explore how much
May 28 1 h 01 min
Durability vs. Growth in Small Business Ownership
Kaustubh Deo and Sam Rosati examine the hard tradeoffs that come with building a service business for durability instead of chasing the highest possible annual earnings.
May 14 57 min
Buying a Remote Business Through Self-Funded Search
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo are joined by Vince and Kalyn Saulsberry-Fong to share the story behind acquiring a niche data business as a married couple. They walk through
Apr 30 1 h 14 min
Insurance Due Diligence in Small Business Acquisitions
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo are joined by Andy Harbut and Josh Richman to break down the often-overlooked role of insurance in small business acquisitions. Drawing from d
Apr 16 54 min
Making Smarter Financial Decisions in Your SMB with Michael Young
In this episode of The Intentional Owner, Kaustubh Deo sits down with Michael Young to explore the realities of building and scaling a people-first accounting firm after
Apr 2 49 min
The Financial Controls Every Small Business Needs w/ Denisse Montenegro - TIO #34
In this episode of The Intentional Owner, Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo sit down with Denisse Montenegro to unpack the realities of operating and scaling a business while f
Mar 19 1 h 17 min
Self-Funded ETA vs. Independent Sponsorship - The Intentional Owner #33
In this episode of The Intentional Owner, Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo break down the real differences between self-funded ETA and independent sponsorship. Drawing from th
Mar 5 56 min
A Weekly Time Audit for Small Business Owners - The Intentional Owner #32
Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo take a transparent look at how they actually spend their time as entrepreneurs juggling multiple commitments. From running their primary busin
Feb 19 59 min
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A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.
For someone who is about to own a business, this podcast has been eye opening and educational in a way I didn’t know I needed.
Hendersons2005 · Dec 2025
As a current small business owner navigating the ups and downs of ownership and the complexities of deal search, this podcast has been an absolute game-changer for me. It feels like I’ve finally found my tribe — people who genuinely understand the emotional rollercoaster, the late nights, and the never-ending problem-solving that come with running and growing a business. What I love most is how the podcast balances what I’d call “ownership therapy” — hearing relatable stories from others in the trenches — with actionable, practical tips I can immediately apply to both my operations and my search efforts. The content is authentic, thoughtful, and refreshingly honest. I find myself looking forward to every new episode and always walk away with something of real value. Keep it coming — this has quickly become one of my favorite resources as an owner and searcher.
Kellercrew · Mar 2025
This is such an incredible duo to put together. Both are amazing teachers with their own platforms coming together to put out content. Their approachable style makes it easy for the beginner to understand the inner workings of the business. If you’re new to ETA, you’re in the right place!
Wade Bartels · Feb 2025
Thoughtful, intentional and high quality detailed conversation which is meaningful and useful information. Kaustubh and Sam are discussing topics others aren’t.
NutrientDense · Mar 2025
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