Women’s Search Network: The Podcast. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:03:50 -0400 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2411298 en-us © 2026 Women’s Search Network: The Podcast. yes 1179b6ea-9341-5624-8931-34ef5459bc22 Women's Search Network episodic false Women’s Search Network: The Podcast. features conversations with inspiring searchers, leaders, and operators in the search fund community. Each episode showcases the unique stories, challenges, and successes in entrepreneurship through acquisition, all from a female perspective. Understanding the demands of busy schedules, we hope this podcast offers the flexibility to access valuable content anytime, anywhere. We can't wait for you to tune in!

This podcast is hosted by Women’s Search Network in proud partnership with our sponsors: Boulay, Parkside Financial Bank, Plexus Capital and Oberle Risk Strategies. To find out more about the Women’s Search Network and our sponsors, please check out our website at www.womenssearchnetwork.com

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Women's Search Network https://storage.buzzsprout.com/sid6yncbmjlhrh9iqxxkv9zwedj6?.jpg Women’s Search Network: The Podcast. HoldCo Strategy: Structures, M&A, and Scaling Healthcare Platforms HoldCo Strategy: Structures, M&A, and Scaling Healthcare Platforms In this episode, Austin Settle and Claire Nesler share how they approached structuring their search, building platforms, and navigating the complexities of scaling across multiple locations. They discuss how they selected their focus areas, med spas and physiotherapy, and walk through different approaches to capital structure, including longer-duration and more flexible models. Along the way, they explore the tradeoffs between committed capital and shorter-term funds, and how these choices shape growth strategy, operations, and exit considerations. 

]]> In this episode, Austin Settle and Claire Nesler share how they approached structuring their search, building platforms, and navigating the complexities of scaling across multiple locations. They discuss how they selected their focus areas, med spas and physiotherapy, and walk through different approaches to capital structure, including longer-duration and more flexible models. Along the way, they explore the tradeoffs between committed capital and shorter-term funds, and how these choices shape growth strategy, operations, and exit considerations. 

]]> Women's Search Network Buzzsprout-18903279 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0400 2794 1 7 full false From Search to Scale: Building De Novo Healthcare with Beixi Li From Search to Scale: Building De Novo Healthcare with Beixi Li In this episode, Beixi Li shares how she is successfully executing a multi-site healthcare thesis through the search fund model, despite entering the industry with no prior healthcare experience. She offers a thoughtful exploration of what it takes to scale healthcare operations, highlighting the importance of structured processes and a repeatable playbook for de novo growth, from strategic site selection to effective staffing and patient acquisition. Beixi also emphasizes the vital role of community, board guidance, and adaptability in order to drive sustainable growth. Her journey is a compelling roadmap for aspiring searchers driven by curiosity, discipline, and a people-first approach. 

]]> In this episode, Beixi Li shares how she is successfully executing a multi-site healthcare thesis through the search fund model, despite entering the industry with no prior healthcare experience. She offers a thoughtful exploration of what it takes to scale healthcare operations, highlighting the importance of structured processes and a repeatable playbook for de novo growth, from strategic site selection to effective staffing and patient acquisition. Beixi also emphasizes the vital role of community, board guidance, and adaptability in order to drive sustainable growth. Her journey is a compelling roadmap for aspiring searchers driven by curiosity, discipline, and a people-first approach. 

]]> Women's Search Network Buzzsprout-17882075 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 21:00:00 -0400 3084 1 6 full false Navigating Healthcare, Family, and the CEO Seat with Brittany Collins Navigating Healthcare, Family, and the CEO Seat with Brittany Collins In this episode, Brittany Collins shares her path to entrepreneurship through a search fund, highlighting her experience acquiring and operating a healthcare company, despite not having a medical background. She opens up about the realities of working alongside her spouse, the nuances of building trust in healthcare, and how she approached key challenges like compensation structures, strategic hiring, and managing key man risk in a multi-site business. 

  

Brittany reflects on the early hurdles of running the business, the strategies that fueled its growth, and the decision to ultimately exit. She also talks about balancing entrepreneurship with family planning and her recent shift into investing. For aspiring searchers, Brittany offers honest, actionable advice on navigating today’s market with grit, adaptability, and passion. 

]]> In this episode, Brittany Collins shares her path to entrepreneurship through a search fund, highlighting her experience acquiring and operating a healthcare company, despite not having a medical background. She opens up about the realities of working alongside her spouse, the nuances of building trust in healthcare, and how she approached key challenges like compensation structures, strategic hiring, and managing key man risk in a multi-site business. 

  

Brittany reflects on the early hurdles of running the business, the strategies that fueled its growth, and the decision to ultimately exit. She also talks about balancing entrepreneurship with family planning and her recent shift into investing. For aspiring searchers, Brittany offers honest, actionable advice on navigating today’s market with grit, adaptability, and passion. 

]]> Women's Search Network Buzzsprout-17102184 Mon, 05 May 2025 11:00:00 -0400 2619 1 5 full false The CEO Balancing Act: Monica Weaver on Career, Family, and Leadership The CEO Balancing Act: Monica Weaver on Career, Family, and Leadership In this episode, Monica Weaver shares her journey from the corporate world to CEO of TGI Direct, offering an authentic perspective on what it takes to balance the demands of career, family, and leadership. Monica openly discusses the triumphs and challenges she faced while navigating company culture and gender dynamics in a traditionally male-dominated industry. She emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, making decisive choices, and communicating clearly as a leader.  Drawing from personal experiences during her ETA journey, Monica provides valuable insights and practical guidance for aspiring female entrepreneurs seeking to thrive both personally and professionally. 

]]> In this episode, Monica Weaver shares her journey from the corporate world to CEO of TGI Direct, offering an authentic perspective on what it takes to balance the demands of career, family, and leadership. Monica openly discusses the triumphs and challenges she faced while navigating company culture and gender dynamics in a traditionally male-dominated industry. She emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships, making decisive choices, and communicating clearly as a leader.  Drawing from personal experiences during her ETA journey, Monica provides valuable insights and practical guidance for aspiring female entrepreneurs seeking to thrive both personally and professionally. 

]]> Women's Search Network Buzzsprout-16823454 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 12:00:00 -0400 2792 1 4 full false Finding Your Voice as an Entrepreneurial Leader: A Conversation with Stacey Krauss Finding Your Voice as an Entrepreneurial Leader: A Conversation with Stacey Krauss In this episode, we’re honored to host Stacey Krauss, CEO of Transitions Counseling and Consulting. Stacey is a search fund entrepreneur with a unique background as a board-certified psychologist and U.S. Army veteran. In this episode, Stacey shares with us the story of her entrepreneurial journey and how she has successfully leveraged her extensive background in leadership and organizational design within the setting of the armed services to successfully lead her company and drive more than 200% growth since acquisition in 2021.  

Stacey goes into detail on what she learned during her ten years as a clinical psychologist in the active-duty U.S. Army, working with infantry and aviation brigades in both domestic and deployed settings. She shares the key takeaways from her time in the Army and what they taught her about effective leadership, including the importance of trusting herself to make hard decisions for the sake of the team.  

We go on to discuss how Stacey has been able to drive such impressive growth at her company and the logistics of opening seven new locations in just three years. We cover her leadership style in more depth, and she offers tactical advice on the importance of culture building and team retention.  

This episode is packed with insights on leadership, organization design and the importance of a team. We are grateful to Stacey for taking some time to tell us her story and to share her wisdom on these and other topics. We hope you’ll tune in and are sure you will be inspired by Stacey’s story and tips on finding your voice as an entrepreneurial leader!   

]]> In this episode, we’re honored to host Stacey Krauss, CEO of Transitions Counseling and Consulting. Stacey is a search fund entrepreneur with a unique background as a board-certified psychologist and U.S. Army veteran. In this episode, Stacey shares with us the story of her entrepreneurial journey and how she has successfully leveraged her extensive background in leadership and organizational design within the setting of the armed services to successfully lead her company and drive more than 200% growth since acquisition in 2021.  

Stacey goes into detail on what she learned during her ten years as a clinical psychologist in the active-duty U.S. Army, working with infantry and aviation brigades in both domestic and deployed settings. She shares the key takeaways from her time in the Army and what they taught her about effective leadership, including the importance of trusting herself to make hard decisions for the sake of the team.  

We go on to discuss how Stacey has been able to drive such impressive growth at her company and the logistics of opening seven new locations in just three years. We cover her leadership style in more depth, and she offers tactical advice on the importance of culture building and team retention.  

This episode is packed with insights on leadership, organization design and the importance of a team. We are grateful to Stacey for taking some time to tell us her story and to share her wisdom on these and other topics. We hope you’ll tune in and are sure you will be inspired by Stacey’s story and tips on finding your voice as an entrepreneurial leader!   

]]> Women's Search Network Buzzsprout-16490365 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0500 3305 1 3 full false Action Bias in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Lessons from Sarah Rowell Action Bias in Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition: Lessons from Sarah Rowell In this episode, we’re honored to host Sarah Rowell, a trailblazer in the search community and one of the first women to successfully navigate the full journey—from search and acquisition to operating and exiting. Sarah’s story is as inspiring as it is insightful, and she shares how a bias toward action was pivotal throughout every stage of her process.

Sarah delves into essential topics, including effective strategies for connecting with business owners and cultivating a thriving company culture while driving growth. She also reflects on balancing family life with professional ambitions as a working mother and offers insights on overcoming challenges while staying purpose-driven. 

Additionally, Sarah discusses valuable lessons learned during the exit process and highlights the unique advantages of being a woman in business.

This is an episode packed with inspiration and actionable insights—don’t miss it!

]]> In this episode, we’re honored to host Sarah Rowell, a trailblazer in the search community and one of the first women to successfully navigate the full journey—from search and acquisition to operating and exiting. Sarah’s story is as inspiring as it is insightful, and she shares how a bias toward action was pivotal throughout every stage of her process.

Sarah delves into essential topics, including effective strategies for connecting with business owners and cultivating a thriving company culture while driving growth. She also reflects on balancing family life with professional ambitions as a working mother and offers insights on overcoming challenges while staying purpose-driven. 

Additionally, Sarah discusses valuable lessons learned during the exit process and highlights the unique advantages of being a woman in business.

This is an episode packed with inspiration and actionable insights—don’t miss it!

]]> Women's Search Network Buzzsprout-16197543 Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:00:00 -0500 3109 Entrepreneurship, SearchFunds, FemaleLeadership, WomenInBusiness, CEOStories, CoreValues, BusinessGrowth, StartupSuccess, EducationToEntrepreneurship, PioneeringWomen, BusinessInsights, LeadershipPrinciples, SearchFundModel, WomenInLeadership, StartupJour 1 2 full false Building Success with Values: A Conversation with Laura Franklin Building Success with Values: A Conversation with Laura Franklin In this episode, we sit down with Laura Franklin, the dynamic CEO of Woven Care. Laura takes us through her unexpected journey from the world of education to building a thriving company through the search fund model. With her infectious energy, Laura shares the key principles that fueled her success and drops invaluable gems for aspiring searchers and operators. Don’t miss this episode packed with real talk, powerful insights, and actionable takeaways. Thanks for listening! 

]]> In this episode, we sit down with Laura Franklin, the dynamic CEO of Woven Care. Laura takes us through her unexpected journey from the world of education to building a thriving company through the search fund model. With her infectious energy, Laura shares the key principles that fueled her success and drops invaluable gems for aspiring searchers and operators. Don’t miss this episode packed with real talk, powerful insights, and actionable takeaways. Thanks for listening! 

]]> Women's Search Network Buzzsprout-15874120 Sat, 05 Oct 2024 16:00:00 -0400 2645 Entrepreneurship, SearchFunds, FemaleLeadership, WomenInBusiness, CEOStories, CoreValues, BusinessGrowth, StartupSuccess, EducationToEntrepreneurship, PioneeringWomen, BusinessInsights, LeadershipPrinciples, SearchFundModel, WomenInLeadership, StartupJour 1 1 full false