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September 27, 2026

Introducing The Role of Culture in Scaling an ETA Business from Think Big, Buy Small. After a self-funded search led to the acquisition of Ally Waste in 2020, James Crawley grew the company more than thirty-five-fold.

Speakers Rick Ruback, Roy C. Yudkoff

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Rick Ruback (0:01)

Hi, I'm Rick Ruback.

Roy C. Yudkoff (0:02)

And I'm Roy C. Yudkoff.

Rick Ruback (0:03)

We're the co-hosts of Think Big, Buy Small, a podcast from the Harvard Business School.

Roy C. Yudkoff (0:08)

What if you could become a CEO without starting a company from scratch?

Rick Ruback (0:11)

Every day, entrepreneurs buy small businesses and step into leadership roles. But how do you find the right business, finance the acquisitions, navigate your first 100 days, and lead a company you didn't create?

Roy C. Yudkoff (0:22)

Think Big, Buy Small explores those questions through candid conversations with entrepreneurs who have done it themselves. They share the strategies, surprises, mistakes, and lessons behind buying and running a small business.

Rick Ruback (0:36)

Whether you're searching for a small company, exploring entrepreneurship through acquisition, or simply curious about becoming a small business CEO, this show offers practical insights and inspirations for people who've been there.

Roy C. Yudkoff (0:50)

Here's an episode of Think Big, Buy Small.

Rick Ruback (0:52)

We hope you enjoy it.

Roy C. Yudkoff (0:53)

And if you do, follow the show so you never miss a conversation.

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