How to Scale and Exit Your Business (Brian Franco)

2026-04-06 · 73 min · 15 entities

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Brian Franco is a visionary entrepreneur, dealmaker, and private equity investor widely known as "The M&A Guy." He is the Founder and Managing Partner of Meritage Partners, where he has spent over two decades guiding founders, private equity groups, and strategic acquirers through transformative mergers and acquisitions—helping generate billions in successful exits. Brian is the author of Inevitable Exit, a definitive guide to business succession, strategy, and legacy, and the creator of Empire Builder Studio, a platform focused on scaling companies and preparing them for liquidity events. He also hosts The M&A Guy Podcast, where he shares practical insights on valuation, growth, and exit readiness. Anchored by faith, family, and purpose, Brian blends disciplined execution with long-term vision to help leaders build enduring companies—and exits that truly matter. FOR MORE GREAT EPISODES: The Mello Millionaire - https://open.spotify.com/show/ 1jsZaiMgWe0EGaPfLtelDW?si= 3de6091af58d41b4 Check Out My Social Media: TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@ officialtommymello Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ officialtommymello/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ thomasmello/