In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy tackles some of the toughest questions from listeners about how to buy companies—from spotting the right opportunities to structuring deals that actually work in the real world. He also addresses issues tied to his former company, offering candid insights and lessons learned that every entrepreneur and business leader can take to heart.

If you’re interested in acquisitions, business growth, and learning from real-life experience at the highest levels, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.

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In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard takes a step back to recap highlights from the past few weeks of guests before diving into some of your most pressing listener questions.

He tackles three critical topics every entrepreneur and business leader needs to understand:

Avoiding burnout and overextension — how to stay focused and not spread yourself too thin as an owner.

Generational planning — building a business that lasts and can be passed down to the next generation.

Pitching to venture capitalists — what investors are really looking for, and the red flags to avoid.

Whether you’re running a growing company, planning for your family’s future, or preparing for a VC pitch, Richard shares insights you can put into practice right away.

👉 Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from one of the most experienced voices in business.

In this episode of Scrushy on Business, Richard Scrushy sits down with Cody Nicholson, Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Helium.

Cody partners with visionary entrepreneurs to help them build, buy, and sell their companies—and he’s passionate about transforming groundbreaking ideas into thriving businesses.

Cody shares his entrepreneurial journey, including:

How he first got started in business

Why failure—and persistence—were key to his success

The lessons learned from putting in the work, even when things didn’t go as planned

How to craft and deliver a winning pitch to venture capitalists

Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, a seasoned founder, or someone curious about the real stories behind building businesses, this conversation is packed with practical insights and inspiration.

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