The Creative Dealmaker Podcast

By: Carl Allen
  • Summary

  • Welcome to The Creative Dealmaker Podcast hosted by Carl Allen. Carl Allen is the #1 Business Buying Coach in the World and he is the founder and CEO of Dealmaker Wealth Society.

    Each week, Carl will be hosting a special guest on the show to talk about small business acquisitions, conquering adversity, BIG exits, advanced M & A strategies, and more...

    You can get more advanced business acquisitions training by:
    > following Carl on Instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/carlallenofficial/
    > and by Subscribing to Carl's channel on YouTube ~ https://www.youtube.com/@carlallenofficial

    And don't forget to pick up a copy of Carl's new BEST Selling book on Amazon ~ https://a.co/d/b7uVwvu - It is a FABLE on the entire creative business buying process and it is a must read.

    --

    About Carl Allen...
    Carl has over 30 years of business acquisitions experience both on Wall Street and Main Street has been apart of hundreds of deals spanning over $48B in value.
    Carl has a passion for teaching and enabling business owners, investors, entrepreneurs, and even everyday people to tap into the world of small business acquisitions.
    Dealmaker Wealth Society has trained over 15,000+ students and Carl's elite, Dealmaker Protégé community is currently around 1,000 members strong and is THE premier community in the M & A space.

    © 2025 The Creative Dealmaker Podcast
    Show more Show less
Episodes
  • How These Dealmakers Bought Their First (and Multiple) Businesses!
    Feb 14 2025

    Ever wondered how to buy a business instead of starting one from scratch? In this special panel episode, real members of the Dealmaker Wealth Society Protégé Program share exactly how they went from dreaming about business ownership to making it a reality! 🚀

    They break down:
    ✅ How they found their first business (without using their own money)
    ✅ What mistakes they made—and how YOU can avoid them
    ✅ The best investment strategies for small business acquisitions
    ✅ Why buying an existing business beats starting one

    🔥 Whether you're a beginner investor, entrepreneur, or just curious about business buying, this episode is packed with real-world insights!

    🎧 Watch now and learn how YOU can buy a business too!

    👇 Comment below: What’s the #1 question holding you back from buying a business?

    👊 Like, Subscribe & Hit the Bell for more expert insights!

    #BuyABusiness #BusinessAcquisitions #InvestmentStrategies #DealmakerWealthSociety #CarlAllen #ChrisMoore #Entrepreneurship #BuyingBoringBusinesses

    00:00 Intro
    02:27 Sreenath Kizhakkedath
    13:14 Valerie & Jonathan Shirah
    24:03 Jamie Busby
    34:07 Justin Hertz
    46:34 Alok Gupta
    57:17 Laura Reeves
    01:09:34 Leonard Feinstein
    01:16:09 Outro

    ----

    ✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@carlallenofficial

    ✅ Stay Connected With Me:

    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlallenofficial
    👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlallenofficial
    👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecarlallen

    I am offering free access to my comprehensive training on how to buy an existing, cash-flowing business!

    Show more Show less
    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Master Creative Business Acquisitions in a Buyer’s Market
    Jan 10 2025

    💡 Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses and build lasting wealth? Access my free Business Acquisition Video Masterclass here: https://www.learnfromcarl.com/

    ====

    🎙️ Creative Business Acquisitions: Thriving in a Buyer’s Market!
    Welcome to the Creative Dealmaker Podcast! In this episode, I’m joined by my incredible business partners, Chris Moore and Jerrad Smith, to explore the world of creative business acquisitions and how to dominate in today’s business buyer’s market. Together, we break down the strategies that have shaped hundreds of successful deals and share insights that you won’t find anywhere else.

    💥 What’s Inside This Episode?
    ✔️ Unlock the secrets of building your personalized Buy Box – the ultimate tool to match your skills with the right deals.
    ✔️ Master the art of seller psychology and how to build strong relationships that lead to better deals.
    ✔️ Discover cutting-edge deal structuring strategies for today’s unique market conditions.
    ✔️ Learn how to leverage seller financing to acquire businesses creatively and profitably.
    ✔️ Spot profitable business opportunities in a market overflowing with potential.

    🔥 Chris, Jerrad, and I dive deep into the methods that are helping dealmakers thrive in a time of incredible opportunity. Whether you’re new to acquisitions or looking to refine your strategy, this episode delivers the clarity and confidence you need to succeed.

    💡 This is your chance to dominate the buyer’s market. Let’s make it happen!

    #CreativeBusinessAcquisitions #BuyersMarket2024 #DealMakingStrategies #SellerPsychology #SmallBusinessAcquisitions #BusinessAcquisitionTips #BuildingBusinessWealth

    =====

    ✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@carlallenofficial

    ✅ Stay Connected With Me:

    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlallenofficial
    👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlallenofficial
    👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecarlallen

    ✅ IMPORTANT LINKS:

    👉 Our Flagship front end program - "10-Day Business Buying Launch" -
    10-Day Business Buying Launch
    https://www.theinvestorshift.com/yt-10-day-launch-checkout1675975067124

    👉 ‌The Investor Shift Training Bundle -
    Dealmaker Wealth Society - Free Training
    ‌https://www.theinvestorshift.com/shift-yt-2

    👉 ‌Business Buying Masterclass -
    Dealmaker Wealth Society - Free Training
    https://www.buyyourempire.com/ig-masterclass52224246

    I am offering free access to my comprehensive training on how to buy an existing, cash-flowing business!

    Show more Show less
    44 mins
  • Turning Challenges into Success with Your Nine-Figure Board
    Dec 7 2024

    💡 Want to learn how to buy profitable businesses and build lasting wealth? Access my free Business Acquisition Video Masterclass here: https://www.learnfromcarl.com/

    ====

    Scaling a business and navigating the challenges of acquisitions doesn’t have to be complicated—but it does require the right strategy, mindset, and tools.

    In this special episode, I sit down with my business partners Chris Moore and Ross Turner to discuss the proven approaches we’ve used to close deals, build trust with sellers, and successfully integrate businesses after acquisition.

    We also share inspiring stories of success from our Protege Program students—showing how the right tools, community, and strategies have helped them transform their businesses and achieve incredible results. These real-world examples highlight the power of leveraging creative dealmaking strategies and overcoming obstacles with the right mindset.

    📌 Here’s what we cover in this episode:
    •How to overcome post-acquisition integration challenges
    •Why solving seller pain points is critical to closing deals
    •How to create a flywheel of success through partnerships and roll-ups
    •Real-life success stories from our Protege community
    •The strategies that fill the gaps and fast-track your journey to success

    If you’re ready to start your business acquisition journey—or take your current strategy to the next level—you won’t want to miss this episode.

    #BusinessAcquisition #Entrepreneurship #BusinessGrowth #SuccessStories #Leadership #Innovation

    =====

    ✅ Subscribe To My Channel For More Videos: https://www.youtube.com/@carlallenofficial

    ✅ Stay Connected With Me:

    👉 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carlallenofficial
    👉 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carlallenofficial
    👉 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thecarlallen

    I am offering free access to my comprehensive training on how to buy an existing, cash-flowing business!

    Show more Show less
    56 mins

What listeners say about The Creative Dealmaker Podcast

Average customer ratings
Overall
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Performance
  • 5 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    1
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    0
  • 1 Stars
    0
Story
  • 2 out of 5 stars
  • 5 Stars
    0
  • 4 Stars
    0
  • 3 Stars
    0
  • 2 Stars
    1
  • 1 Stars
    0

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Sort by:
Filter by:
  • Overall
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Performance
    5 out of 5 stars
  • Story
    2 out of 5 stars

Amazing insights

Carl is one of the best in the industry and I’ve loved learning from his success and failures, also from those he has inspired and those he has achieved success through. Great Podcast to listen to.

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.

You voted on this review!

You reported this review!