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Confidential BS
The conversations that usually stay behind closed doors.
Welcome to The Confidential Business Show, or as our listeners know it—Confidential BS.
Hosted by entrepreneur and business broker Kacy Carlsen, Confidential BS takes you beyond the headlines and highlight reels to uncover the real stories behind business ownership. From buying and selling businesses to leadership, growth, negotiations, setbacks, and the pivotal moments that shape an entrepreneur's journey, these are the conversations most people never get to hear.
Some episodes feature candid conversations with business owners, buyers, sellers, investors, and industry experts. Others are solo episodes where Kacy shares personal experiences, observations, and lessons learned from decades of building businesses and helping entrepreneurs grow.
Whether you're an entrepreneur, investor, business owner, aspiring business buyer, or simply fascinated by what really happens behind the scenes, Confidential BS offers honest conversations, practical insights, and stories that inspire, educate, and challenge the way you think about business.
Business Stories. Business Secrets. Business Strategies.
Confidential BS
Chapter 1: The Story Behind Confidential BS
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Every business has a story. Most people never hear it.
Welcome to the very first chapter of The Confidential Business Show.
In this episode, I share the journey that led me here—from starting a truck brokerage at 19 to building multiple businesses and ultimately discovering business brokerage. Looking back, I realized there was a common thread running through every chapter of my career: connecting people with opportunities.
I also share why I created this podcast and what you can expect in the conversations ahead.
This isn't just another business podcast. It's a place for honest conversations about the stories, decisions, setbacks, successes, and lessons that usually stay behind closed doors.
Whether you're a business owner, entrepreneur, investor, buyer, seller, or simply curious about what really happens in business, I'm glad you're here.
Welcome to Confidential BS.
Business Stories. Business Secrets. Business Strategies.
Thanks for listening to Confidential BS.
If today's story resonated with you...
Or you know another entrepreneur who needs to hear it...
I'd appreciate you sharing this episode.
Have a story?
I'd love to hear it.
Until next time...
Every business...
Has another chapter.
I'm Kacy Carlsen.
I'll see you...
Behind closed doors.