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Feb 3, 2026

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Jerod Pierce: From Foster Care to HVAC Roll-up Exit And Family Office

Pierce went from foster care to private equity executive and established his family office after a life-changing, near 9-figure exit.

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Jan 29, 2026

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Garrison Snell: From Music Gigs To $37M Family Holding Company

This 30-year-old former drummer turned $500k into a $37M manufacturing empire prioritizing community impact and employee success.

Accounting

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Jan 26, 2026

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Gretchen Roberts: From Marketing Executive to Accounting Firm CEO

How Gretchen Roberts, a marketing executive with no accounting experience, acquired a CPA firm, redefining her career trajectory and defying odds.

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Feb 3, 2026

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6 min read

Jerod Pierce: From Foster Care to HVAC Roll-up Exit And Family Office

Pierce went from foster care to private equity executive and established his family office after a life-changing, near 9-figure exit.

Story

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Jan 29, 2026

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5 min read

Garrison Snell: From Music Gigs To $37M Family Holding Company

This 30-year-old former drummer turned $500k into a $37M manufacturing empire prioritizing community impact and employee success.

Accounting

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Jan 26, 2026

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5 min read

Gretchen Roberts: From Marketing Executive to Accounting Firm CEO

How Gretchen Roberts, a marketing executive with no accounting experience, acquired a CPA firm, redefining her career trajectory and defying odds.

Food Business

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Jan 20, 2026

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5 min read

The Accidental Caterer: How Nick Patrick Turned $20,000 into $900,000 in 19 Months

This former wealth manager took a risk on a seasonal business, earning a life-changing return and the experience to take on even bigger ventures.

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Jan 13, 2026

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Carlo Santelli: Closing A $3.5M EBITDA Deal With Zero Equity Magic

How Santelli, a former van-dwelling wanderer turned investment banker, is redefining the rules of the lower middle market.

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Jan 6, 2026

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8 min read

Sandy Paige: The Late-Blooming Unicorn Breaking ETA Molds at 48

This mid-career operator went from an overlooked "late-bloomer" to a $295M exit, overcoming personal tragedy and investor skepticism.

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