Where good businesses become great exits.

Brian, CEO of Cart Mart, Inc., joins The Acquirable Podcast to pull back the curtain on what it really takes to build a company that lasts. From sleepless nights and relentless belief in an industry’s potential, to the financial and emotional costs of scaling “like an adult company,” Brian’s story reminds us that success is earned — not lucked into. 💼

Josh Donnelly, Founder and Managing Partner of Stone Canyon Advisors, is an investment banker and first-time founder who has spent his career guiding founders and families through exits. From advising founders and families on high-stakes deals to building a platform business at Stone, Josh brings both personal experience and professional expertise to the table. 🚀

Garry Ridge is the former CEO and Chairman of WD-40 Company 🛠️, the iconic San Diego–based maker of the little blue and yellow can 💙💛🔴 found in toolboxes around the world. Over his decades of leadership, Garry built a 🌟 culture-first organization that became a global model of engagement, mentorship, and sustainable success.

James L. Cunningham Jr. is the CEO of CunninghamLegal, a law firm of nearly 50 professionals specializing in estate planning, business succession, and the peaceful transfer of wealth. A veteran attorney of over 30 years, real estate broker, and bestselling author of Savvy Estate Planning, Jim has guided countless entrepreneurs through the high-stakes process of preparing for succession, minimizing taxes, and securing generational legacy. In this episode, he shares candid insights on building irresistible companies, avoiding the pitfalls of selling without preparation, and why documenting systems, clean financials, and culture are non-negotiables for maximizing value at exit.

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 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.

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.