In this episode of the Orange County Power Players Podcast, Danny Flores sits down with Brian Franco, founder of Meritage Partners, a mergers and acquisitions expert with more than two decades of experience. Broadcasting from Newport Beach, Brian shares powerful insights on how entrepreneurs can scale their businesses, secure strategic capital, and maximize valuation through roll-ups, private equity partnerships, and exit planning.

Brian breaks down complex investment strategies into understandable concepts, offering real-life case studies that reveal how thoughtful mergers and efficient structuring can result in multi-million dollar valuation boosts. From scaling operations to weathering financial storms like the 2008 recession and COVID-19, Brian shares not just success stories, but the grit behind the glory. You’ll hear about capital structures, EBITDA multiples, roll-up strategies, and the real mindset needed to create generational wealth.

Whether you're planning to grow, partner, or sell your business, this episode will give you the roadmap—and the confidence—to do it right.

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