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Provide: The Path to Owning ItHow to embrace your entrepreneurial spirit and build your legacy, by Provide Author: Corey Brown, Marketing Leader at Provide
If youre an entrepreneur looking for answers to your most pressing questions, youve come to the right place. Whether you own a business or are contemplating ownership in the future, youre somewhere on the path to building your legacy. On this podcast, The Path to Owning It, Provides helping pave the way for you to achieve your dreams of business ownership and guide you through all the nuances of the journey. Each month, host Corey Brown, a marketing leader at Provide with over a decade in supporting small businesses, will tap into Provides unparalleled network of industry experts and share the tools you need to take control of your future. Powered by Fifth Third Bank, Provide is on a mission to financially empower business owners with great people and innovative technology. As the leader in tech-enabled financial services for aspiring and established entrepreneurs, Provide offers an unmatched combination of industry expertise, personalized service, and customized financial products enabling founders to achieve their ownership dreams, realize financial independence, and revitalize their industries. Founded in a one-bedroom San Francisco apartment in 2013, Provide was acquired by Fifth Third in 2021 and in 2023 was named one of Fast Companys Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at getprovide.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok. Language: en-us Genres: Business, Entrepreneurship, Management Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it Trailer: |
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70. Acquiring MP Copiers with Sean McIlroy
Episode 70
Wednesday, 15 April, 2026
For some entrepreneurs, the idea of ownership doesn't come from a lifelong dream. It comes from a conversation, a transition, and a willingness to bet on yourself when the road ahead isn't clear. In this episode, we sit down with Sean McIlroy, West Point graduate, former U.S. Army Green Beret, and owner of MP Copiers in Northern Virginia, who discovered entrepreneurship through acquisition after a decade of military service. What started as a passing suggestion from a friend evolved into an 18-month search, a disciplined acquisition process, a business that checked every box, and a deal that closed in March 2026. Together, we discuss: What ten years of military service really teaches you about risk, chaos, and leading people How he discovered entrepreneurship through acquisition and why it felt like the right fit What 18 months of searching actually looks like and how he stayed the course The criteria he used to evaluate businesses and why he looked past the "trendy" options The financial trade-offs of the search and what made it survivable The leadership adjustment every new owner has to make about the people already on their team If you've ever stood at a transition point and wondered whether ownership could be your next chapter, Sean's story offers an honest and grounded look at what it really takes. Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit getprovide.com to pre-qualify for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score. Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.
