“30+ Acquisitions And Counting – The Hidden Genius of Jeremy Giffon” from “Buyers and Builders” by pods4.me

Jeremy Giffon is one of the most interesting minds in business that almost no one knows about. As a former analyst at Tiny Capital, he played a key role in acquiring and operating dozens of companies—while staying almost completely out of the spotlight. His insights on capital allocation, holding companies, and finding asymmetric opportunities have made him a legend among those who pay attention.In this episode of HoldCo Builders, I break down Jeremy Giffon’s strategies, philosophy, and unconventional approach to business. How did they structure deals that made Tiny Capital so successful? What can we learn from his playbook on acquisitions, incentives, and building a business that lasts?This is a deep dive into one of the sharpest minds in private investing—someone who operates in the shadows but understands the game better than almost anyone.If you’re interested in business, investing, or the hidden principles of wealth-building, you don’t want to miss this episode. ---------------------------------------------- Timestamps: 00:00:00 - Staying behind the scenes 00:02:27 - Executing deals that most people don't even see  00:03:29 - Why does this opportunity exist? 00:05:11 - Driving on the blindspots of finance 00:06:15 - Speaking money into existence 00:09:35 - The best leveraged business 00:10:01 - Health problems, retirement, divorce - the deals happening all the time 00:13:07 - Founders who speak a different language than investors 00:15:16 - You can find opportunities in every industry 00:16:50 - Patience and selectivity 00:18:47 - $25 million and a Ferrari 488 00:21:01 - That single phone call 00:22:47 - Leverage is not only financial 00:24:23 - Paying $57,000 to have lunch with your hero 00:25:32 - The best decisions are obvious 00:27:03 - Not trying to outsmart the market ---------------------------------------------- Follow Mikk/PrivatEquityGuy on Twitter: https://x.com/PrivatEquityGuy Jeremy on Twitter: https://x.com/jeremygiffon This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a basis for investment decisions.