Partners in the Process: How Sushant Bharadwaj Built Trust and Closed Two E-Commerce Acquisitions

Jared W. Johnson Media

For many first-time buyers, the biggest fear in acquiring a business is not knowing what they do not know. Success often feels uncertain, especially without direct industry experience. Yet as entrepreneur Sushant Bharadwaj proves, the key to moving forward is not perfection. It is focusing on fundamentals, building trust, and treating banks and sellers as true partners in the process. …

Concrete Lessons: Munashe Makava on Family, ETA, and Building Businesses | Ep. 52

Jared W. Johnson Media

Before You Buy or Sell a Business Podcast – Hosted by Jared Johnson At the heart of entrepreneurship is the responsibility to create value not just for yourself but for employees, customers, and the community. In Episode 52 of the Before You Buy or Sell a Business podcast, host Jared W. Johnson talks with Munashe Makava, an NYU MBA graduate …

Why Storytelling Matters in Small Business & Acquisitions

Jared W. Johnson Media

In the world of small business and acquisitions, numbers matter — but stories inspire action. That’s why storytelling has become such a powerful force in shaping how entrepreneurs, investors, and lenders view opportunities. When media platforms share real success stories, such as Veterans building businesses with SBA financing, they create confidence in the marketplace. These stories make complex financial processes …