The Origins and Future of a 9-Figure SMB Holdco

Podcast: Acquiring Minds (LS 49 · TOP 0.5% what is this?)Episode: The Origins and Future of a 9-Figure SMB HoldcoPub date: 2026-05-18Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationGant Elmore and Matt Moldenhauer each bought $2m businesses they built over years. Today their holdco does over $200m. Register for the webinar:Revenue Recognition & Quality of Revenue in SMB Deals - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4dMvx4wTopics in Matt & Gant’s interview:3 generations of acquisition entrepreneursMatt started as operator, became partnerBain mentors warned Matt not to do ETAGoal of owning 50 companies by 2050Being the Ferrari in a price-competitive industryWhy they prefer holding to exitingChallenge of giving control to an operatorGant and his dad teach ETA togetherWar stories from small business operationsDemand exceeds supply of great businessesReferences and how to contact Matt & Gant:Elmore Companiesmatt.moldenhauer@elmorecompanies.comMatt’s LinkedInGant’s LinkedInDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Connect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam CameronThe podcast and artwork embedded on this page are from Will Smith, which is the property of its owner and not affiliated with or endorsed by Listen Notes, Inc.