What do you do when the deals you’re brokering suck?

If you’re Todd Meeks, you stop brokering…and start buying.

I just sat down with Todd to hear the full story of how he went from business broker during the 2008 financial crisis to the owner and operator of Spartan Armor Systems—a growing body armor brand built on grit, customer service, and clean financials.

Here’s why you should watch this one:

Most people talk about buying a business.

Todd actually did it—and built something real.

A Few Key Takeaways That Hit Hard:

• “Clean financials” aren’t just a bonus—they’re the difference between getting funding and getting ghosted by lenders.

• Laundromats, bars, and other “easy” businesses? Not so easy.

• Owning multiple UPS Stores sounds glamorous… until you realize it’s 7 days a week, nonstop grind.

• Buying from a friend isn’t always easy. Todd picked up Spartan Armor when it was a side hustle—and turned it into a serious operation.

• Year one? Inventory chaos, cash flow nightmares, customer service stress. But he didn’t quit.

• His secret to growth: A functional website, listening to customers, and meeting Amazon’s expectations.