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Maker Manager Money - Entrepreneur & Business Owner InspirationKevin Bibelhausen - Navigating the World of Entrepreneurship: Lessons on Buying Established BusinessesSend us a textIn this Maker Manager Money podcast episode, host Kyle Knowles sits down with Kevin Biebelhausen, an investor and business owner based in North Carolina. Kevin shares his journey into Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), a unique path to business ownership that focuses on acquiring established, profitable companies rather than starting from scratch.Discover how Kevin's fund, Fruition Capital, targets B2B companies at least 10 years old and generates between $1 to $2 million in EBITDA. He explains why acquiring an existing business can be easier than chasing venture capital. He offers powerful insights on...2025-01-0539 min
Invest In Yourself: The Digital Entrepreneur PodcastKevin Bibelhausen Shares Lessons on Small Business Acquisitions and InvestmentsEver wondered what it takes to strike a bold clause from a letter of intent during a company acquisition? Tune in to discover how Kevin Bibelhausen navigated this corporate minefield and turned his failures into stepping stones.Have you ever imagined the meticulous steps behind buying your first small business? Find out how Kevin prepared for his entrepreneurial leap and learn why he compares it to a "Babe Ruth" swing. Plus, discover the secrets behind paying off business debt and growing a business organically.Curious about the unique challenges retired military personnel face when transitioning...2024-12-0646 min
Nikonomics - The Economics of Small Business82 - How to Buy & Run a $10M Textile Biz with a $3M Moat with Kevin Bibelhausen🚨MY NEWSLETTER https://nikolas-newsletter-241a64.beehiiv.com/subscribe 🚨Join me, Nik (https://x.com/CoFoundersNik), as I sit down with Kevin Bibelhausen (https://x.com/bibelhausen) owner of a $10M textile business based in North Carolina. Kevin shares how he acquired the business through a self-funded search, and what it takes to run a working capital-intensive operation in the textile industry. From being in healthcare and tech to now dealing with textiles that have appeared in major movies like Star Wars, Kevin’s journey is unconven...2024-11-1144 min
Growing your business with PeopleRaising Capital for Small to Large Businesses, Kevin Bibelhausen | S7E8In this episode of Growing Your Business with People, host Jeffrey Lackey interviews Kevin Biebelhausen, a partner at Fruition Capital and president of Heritage Fabrics. Kevin shares his journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, focusing on how capital investment fuels business growth. With years of experience in healthcare, technology, and corporate strategy, Kevin transitioned to helping small and mid-sized businesses succeed through equity investment.Special thanks to all those who encouraged me to do this podcast, with a special thanks to my son Jeffrey who challenged/inspired me to do this podcast, Vinnie and Emmett who have...2024-10-0941 min
The Business Ownership PodcastBuying and Operating Businesses - Kevin Bibelhausen 7-8 Figure Special SeriesThinking about starting your own business? What if buying an existing one could get you there faster?Kevin Bibelhausen is an entrepreneur, investor, and business operator based in North Carolina. As the founder and general partner of Fruition Capital, he invests in SMB acquisition deals in manufacturing, distribution, and business services. Kevin is also the proud owner and president of Heritage Fabrics, a textiles company he acquired in 2022.Prior to purchasing Heritage Fabrics, Kevin spent over a decade in corporate technology and operations leadership roles. In 2021, he suffered a near-fatal case of COVID-induced cardiomyopathy, which...2024-10-0737 min
5Q's With GentOfTechKevin Bibelhausen - An Alternative Path to Business OwnershipIn this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg (https://x.com/gentoftech) interviews Kevin Bibelhausen (https://x.com/bibelhausen), who shares his insights on entrepreneurship through business acquisition, the import industry, and leveraging existing infrastructure for growth.Kevin is a former technology executive for a large public hospital system, in early 2022 he acquired a textile company, and now focuses on textile sourcing, design, and distribution.[00:00] Introduction and Kevin's background[03:30] How Kevin acquired the business[06:15] Latest learning: Complexities of imports[09:30] Business bet: Leveraging changes in the textile space[12:45...2024-09-2017 min
Search Funded: The ETA PodcastEpisode 20 - Kevin Bibelhausen, Fruition Capital (and Heritage Fabrics)Kevin Bibelhausen is an investor and business owner based in High Point, North Carolina. He frequently consults on digital strategy & operations, is a sought after conference speaker, frequent podcast guest and author. Kevin is passionate about professionalizing the "wild west" that was once SMB acquisitions. He has helped dozens of entrepreneurs find, finance and acquire small businesses and escape corporate America. Kevin received his MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University.Link to his substack: https://bibelhausen.substack.com/Interview starts at 9:08.Find us on Apple, Spotify, Amazon, a...2024-08-2344 min
Entrepreneur Fellowship PodcastEpisode 29: Kevin Bibelhausen of Fruition Capital 🚀Send us a textWelcome to another episode of The Entrepreneur Fellowship Podcast! 🎙️ Today, we have the pleasure of hosting Kevin Bibelhausen, business owner and co-founder of Fruition Capital.After a decade in corporate healthcare technology, Kevin made a bold leap into entrepreneurship in 2023. He successfully leveraged $800,000 in investor capital to acquire Heritage Fabrics, a 25-year-old textile supplier. 🧵✨ Beyond running Heritage, Kevin is dedicated to revitalizing Main Street economies by providing capital and hands-on operational support to first-time business buyers through Fruition Capital.Tune in and get inspired by Kevin’s journey and his mission...2024-07-3050 min
The Transaction Abstract PodcastBetting on Yourself: The Self-Funded Transaction (with Kevin Bibelhausen of Fruition Capital) Kevin Bibelhausen, Principal at Fruition Capital, joined host Joe Hellman, Partner at Redpath and Company, on The Transaction Abstract podcast. On this episode, Kevin and Joe discuss the “self-funded” transaction, what that means, what does that process look like, and why self-funding could be a viable option for business owners—or self-funded searchers—looking to acquire other businesses. According to Bibelhausen, self-funding really means that the self-funded searcher doesn’t raise a salary. They pay for their own search, they incur all the costs of the deal, they have savings they most likely will need to live of...2024-07-2319 min
Radio Entrepreneurs"Supporting Self-Funded Search" with Kevin Bibelhausen of Fruition CapitalTitle: "Supporting Self-Funded Search"Guest: Kevin Bibelhausen - Fruition CapitalInterviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLCKevin Bibelhausen of Fruition Capital returns to share with us about this fund that invests in acquisition entrepreneurs. FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS:Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | TwitterInstagram | Youtube | Google Podcasts | Apple Podcasts2024-07-2313 min
Success Made to Last LegendsSuccess Made to Last with Kevin Bibelhausen, CEO of Heritage Fabrics, investor, author of Capitalism for HumansSuccess features Capitalism for Humans author Kevin Bibelhausen. Hear this interesting, authentic story of a small business investor and now owner of Heritage Fabrics in North Carolina. After completing his due diligence and raising $800,000 through people he met online through his newsletter, he is professionalizing the wlid west of small business. Kevin suggest taking control of your path and betting on yourself. He is far more fulfilled versus working for someone else. When you sign a personal guarantee you are putting your skills on the line. Learn about the power of making this giant lea...2024-06-1332 min
The Compassionate Capitalist Show™ with Karen RandsDiscovering Hidden Values in Business Acquisitions with Kevin Bieberhausen
In this episode we are exploring the success principals of growing wealth through acquisition of business with hidden potential, and you’ll hear interesting and unexpected stories of the vibrant world of home textiles and commercial styles. Our special guest is Kevin Bieberhausen, the principal at Fruition Capital, who transitioned from opera singing and a corporate career to become an influential entrepreneur in the textile industry. Kevin’s company, Heritage Fabrics, supplies upholstery and drapery to global giants like Disney and high-profile films, proving that essential businesses often drive monumental impact.
Karen and Kevin discuss invaluable insights on b...2024-05-3033 min
Raw and Real Entrepreneurship®How This Founder Raised $800K in Capital With No Experience to Acquire an $8m Business with Kevin Bibelhausen, Founder of Fruition Capital
Join Susan Sly, Raw and Real Entrepreneurship host, as she interviews Kevin Bibelhausen, the mastermind behind Fruition Capital and Heritage Fabrics. This isn't your typical business chat; it's a deep dive into the mechanics of buying and selling businesses, focusing on the crucial role of cash flow and profitability.Kevin opens up about his unlikely path from opera singing to dominating the business acquisition game. He breaks down the nuts and bolts of navigating business purchases with minimal initial know-how, from deciphering balance sheets to wrangling SBA loans and rallying investors. He shares his...2024-05-0857 min
M&A LaunchpadRaising $800k in 5 Weeks For A Solo Acquisition with Kevin BibelhausenIn this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa delve into Kevin Bibelhausen's journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, focusing on his transition, business acquisition, and operational strategies. Kevin shares his shift motivated by autonomy and the allure of entrepreneurship, highlighting the importance of assembling the right team and leveraging expertise in finance and operations for his textile business acquisition. He emphasizes teamwork and reflects on raising capital, securing $800,000 in five weeks, primarily through social media platforms.Â
Reflecting on entrepreneurship's essence, Kevin underscores trust and relationships in business transactions and shares i...2024-05-0349 min
Leadership LIVE @ 8:05! Podcast - Talking Small BusinessThe Secret To Raising Capital for an AcquisitionTo learn more about valuable resources for entrepreneurs and business owners, please visit https://www.sbprou.com/.
The Secret To Raising Capital for an Acquisition is covered in this podio, along with the following subjects:
- Why it's so difficult to find financing for acquisitions
- Which types of acquisition make the most sense in different situations
- How to increase your likelihood for successful acquisitions
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Raising capital for an acquisition can be a daunting task, especially for small businesses. However, there are some common challenges that small businesses often face when trying to secure funding. One of the...2024-05-021h 04
The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd WestraEp#427 Kevin Bibelhausen: Unveiling Business Success: Mastering Textile Acquisitions with Kevin BibelhausenThe Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra
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Get ready for Episode 427 with Kevin Bibelhausen, President of Heritage Fabrics! Kevin shares expert tips on buying and managing businesses, emphasizing the importance of leveraging skills and staying industry-agnostic.Â
From leveraging skills to navigating challenges in the fashion industry, he's got you covered. Discover his financing secrets and get ready to conquer entrepreneurial networks.Â
Learn Kevin's financing strategy involving SBA loans and equity raising, and gain valuable advice on navigating entrepreneurial networks. Don't mis...2024-04-2332 min
The Mindset Master Podcast™From Health Crisis to $10 Million SuccessExplore with Tony Reed and Kevin Bibelhausen as they delve into the transformative effects of positivity on your outlook, well-being, and fulfillment in life. In 2022, Kevin, a technology expert who recovered from a COVID-related heart scare, leveraged his expertise to acquire a $10 million textile business. As its CEO, he's now fueling expansion by updating business processes and empowering his staff.🔥 Get our FREE Mindset Makeover Workbook here! ➡️ https://tonyreedco.systeme.io/mindsetmakeoverworkbookCheck out our FREE AudioBook Turn Any Customer Into A Superfan here!: https://tonyreedco.systeme.io/turnanycustomerintoasuperfanaudio2024-03-1931 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesE191: Kevin Bibelhausen's Journey in Acquiring a Textile Company and Empowering EntrepreneursToday's Primary Sponsor is Snowball - www.Snowballclub.com - A private community of entrepreneurial investors helping each other.About the Guest(s): Kevin Bibelhausen is an experienced entrepreneur and acquisition specialist. With a background in healthcare and technology, Kevin spent several years working in the corporate world before pursuing his passion for buying and owning businesses. He successfully acquired a textile company called Heritage Fabrics and has since been focused on growing and modernizing the business. Kevin is also the co-founder of Fruition Capital, a fund that aims to help entrepreneurs in the search and...2024-02-2850 min
Disruptive Successor PodcastEpisode 158 - The Entrepreneur’s Investment Partner” with Kevin Bibelhausen of Fruition CapitalIn this episode of the Disruptive Successor, Jonathan Goldhill delves into the world of acquiring family businesses with Kevin Bibelhausen, Principal at Fruition Capital. Discover the secrets of acquiring stable operating businesses, the challenges faced, and the strategies to navigate the complex acquisition market. From overcoming obstacles to finding the right deals, this episode provides insights and inspiration for next-generation leaders looking to disrupt the status quo in family businesses.KEY TAKEAWAYSDiversify or Decline: Kevin emphasizes the importance of diversifying both customers and suppliers to mitigate risks associated with concentration in business relationships.Reducing Owner D...2024-02-0641 min
Your 12|30Episode 196: Kevin Bibelhausen of Fruition CapitalWe welcome Kevin to share his story and answer 12 Questions in 30 Minutes
Fruition Capital invests in the acquisition of reliably profitable small businesses in partnership with highly qualified entrepreneurs. We focus on businesses too small for private equity firms and too large for unsophisticated "mom and pop" buyers.
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Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/your1230/support2024-02-0532 minRadio Entrepreneurs"Acquisition Entrepreneurship at Work" with Kevin Bibelhausen of Heritage FabricsTitle: "Acquisition Entrepreneurship at Work"Guest: Kevin Bibelhausen - Heritage FabricsInterviewer: Jonathan Freedman - Mage LLCKevin Bibelhausen of Heritage Fabrics talks about his journey to raise the capital to take on an existing business and grow that company.FOLLOW RADIO ENTREPRENEURS:Website | Spotify | Facebook | LinkedIn | TwitterInstagram | Youtube | Google Podcasts | ...2024-02-0211 min
Business Buying Masterclass PodcastSession #6: Structuring the DealIn today’s session, we’ll cover (arguably) the most important business buying topic: How to structure your deal!So, you want to buy a “business”? Exciting stuff!But, what exactly does that mean? That is, what are you actually buying and why? It may seem obvious, but maybe not.Our goal in today’s session is to cover how to structure your deal. That is, how to determine what you’re going to buy, what you’re NOT going to buy, and why! And to answer those questions...2023-07-0815 min
Mundane MillionairesKevin Bibelhausen: From Health Crisis to Business SuccessIn this episode of Mundane Millionaires, Kevin Bibelhausen, CEO of Heritage Fabrics, shares his unique journey to entrepreneurship. Despite not having a traditional business background, Kevin's path has been marked by resilience and determination. He discusses the importance of choosing the right problems to tackle in business, emphasizing that every venture has its challenges, and it's crucial to select what you're willing to deal with.Kevin's journey was not without personal hardship. He recounts his life-threatening encounter with Covid-19, which led to a near-heart transplant. This experience profoundly changed his perspective and added a new l...2023-07-0554 min
Acquiring MindsHow to Shorten Your Search: Big 3, Little 2Sam Rosati shares a framework to clarify your search criteria & reduce the months it takes to find a business to buy. Topics in Sam’s interview:The reason search takes so long How to speed up your search processUnderwriting criteria of SBA lendersKnowing how to kill a dealConsidering the fit of the searcher as CEOUnderstanding SBA loan frameworkImportance of recurring or repeating revenueOpportunities and risks in buying smallManaging criteria to get enough deals in the pipelineCommon mistakes searchers makeLinks and how to contact Sam:TwitterLinks to all Sam’s projectsPursuant CapitalNick HaschkaSam Rosati’s invest...2023-06-2954 min
Acquiring MindsRaising $800k to Buy an $8m Business as a First-TimerWith no finance background, Kevin Bibelhausen learned to raise money from investors & buy a 20-year-old fabric business. Topics in Kevin’s interview:His health crisis that led to a career changeLosing funding at the last minuteRaising $800k in 5 weeksAutomating his money-raise process with investorsThe value of being active on TwitterAcquiring a $8m business using very little of his own moneyThe ideal number of investorsWhat attracted Kevin to Heritage FabricsManaging working capital with a long sales cycleHis investment fund, Fruition CapitalLinks and how to contact Kevin:LinkedInTwitterFruition CapitalSam Rosati’s Investor ListNick Haschka’s episode...2023-06-051h 24
Acquiring MindsHow to Raise Money from Investors to Buy a Business2 searchers, Kaustubh Deo & Kevin Bibelhausen, share how they found investors to provide money to buy their businesses. Topics in Kevin and Kaustubh’s interview:How Twitter helps searchers learn and networkHow Kevin found investors after his funding fell throughHow they selected investorsWhat a good pitch meeting looks likeHow they communicate with investors post-acquisitionThe power of superconnectors when raising fundsThe size of their cap tablesHow they organized their contacts while pitching investorsHow to get the most equity in your businessThe most gratifying and stressful parts of running their businessesLinks and how to contact Kevin and Kau...2023-05-0848 min