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Nate Leathers, fmr. CEO of Green Guard Services
Nate is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and former CEO of Green Guard Services, n.k.a. Kitchen Guard, one of the largest kitchen exhaust cleaning franchises in North America. Nate built a truly Acquirable company and exited the business in 2023, when it was sold to EverSmith brands owned by The Riverside Company.
Episodes
Josh Donnelly & Josh Hotsenpiller sitting down with founder-led companies to unpack what made them irresistible at exit. The Acquirable Podcast brought to you by Stone Canyon Advisors
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Joe Curtis, fmr. COO of Pango Group
Joe Curtis is the former COO of Pango Group, one of the leading independent escrow companies in California. Under Joe’s operational leadership, Pango scaled from $30 million to $80 million of revenue building a consistent culture of accountability and excellence across 18 distinct brands, teams, and offices. Joe scaled Pango Group to become Irresistible and exited the business with his Partners in 2021.
Nate Leathers, fmr. CEO of Green Guard Services
Nate is a serial entrepreneur and the founder and former CEO of Green Guard Services, n.k.a. Kitchen Guard, one of the largest kitchen exhaust cleaning franchises in North America. Nate built a truly Acquirable company and exited the business in 2023, when it was sold to EverSmith brands owned by The Riverside Company.
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Brad Lee, fmr. CEO of Breg Inc.
Brad Lee is the former CEO of Breg, Inc., a global leader inorthopedic and therapy devices. Under Brad’s leadership, Breg scaled into one of the most respected medical device companies in its category, leading through transformative growth, and building a culture that made Breg deeply Acquirable.
Meet Our Hosts
Learn more about the founders and companies, from all over the world, that we’ve had the honor of working with.
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Josh Donnelly
Josh Donnley is a seasoned M&A strategist and growth advisor with a proven track record of guiding founder-led companies through successful acquisitions. As Managing Partner at Stone Canyon Advisors, he brings deep expertise in transaction strategy, valuation, and deal execution, coupled with a sharp focus on maximizing shareholder value.
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Josh Hotsenpiller
Josh Hotsenpiller is an accomplished entrepreneur and speaker with over 15 years of experience leading organizations in creating culture-driven, innovative solutions. As a U.S. State Department Global Ambassador for Entrepreneurship and a TEDx speaker, Josh has worked with global leaders and executives to help them rethink growth, resilience, and leadership.
FAQ
Learn more about the founders and companies, from all over the world, that we’ve had the honor of working with.
A show that digs into real founder-led exits and the practical decisions that make companies attractive to buyers.
The podcasts are hosted by Josh Donnelly and Josh Hotsenpiller.
M\&A readiness, growth strategy, leadership, operations, and tactical lessons from founders and operators.
Full episodes are on the Acquirable YouTube channel and the podcast is also available on Spotify.
Primarily full, interview-style episodes with occasional clips or highlights.
Episodes are published periodically — check the YouTube or Spotify pages for the latest release dates.
Ready to find out how Acquirable™ your business really is?
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