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How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesE214: Ujwal Velagapudi: Buying Unique Businesses and Building a Diverse PortfolioWatch Here: https://youtu.be/h0j-pszDqAMAbout the Guest(s): Ujwal Velagapudi is a seasoned entrepreneur with a rich background in mergers and acquisitions, real estate investments, and a vast array of business ventures across multiple industries. Hailing from Detroit, Ujwal began his investment journey with a striking purchase in the city's real estate market and gradually expanded his portfolio to include a diverse collection of businesses, from a sports bar to a virtual assistant agency. With a hands-on approach and a keen eye for unique and thriving opportunities, Ujwal ha...2024-05-1552 min
The Small Business Black Holes with Alan PentzFrom Pokemon Cards to Gyms: Ujwal Velagapudi’s Journey to Serial Acquisition EntrepreneurIn this episode of the Small Business Mentor podcast, Alan Pentz is joined by Ujwal Velagapudi, a serial acquisition entrepreneur. They explore Ujwal’s journey from selling Pokemon cards in high school to completing fourteen acquisitions. Tune in to discover his unique approach to buying businesses, his thoughts on valuations, and his advice for budding entrepreneurs.Ujwal’s professional career began in supply chain management in the aerospace and automotive manufacturing industries, which he left to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures full-time. With over ten years of entrepreneurial acquisition and operational experience, Ujwal has completed fourteen acquisition or sale tran...2024-01-2346 min
HoldCo BuildersHow I Buy Machinery, Make Millions in Net Profit and Work 3-4 Hours a Week | Ujwal Velagapudi InterviewUjwal and his VERY unsexy story on building a holding company which is on track to hit 8-figures in EBITDA.All while being just 32 yrs old, traveling the world and sometimes working 3-4 hrs a week.The crazy part – he built it with no prior PE or M&A experience.His secret to success:"Just go and do it. Have the ability to figure things out. That's all. That's the advice."We discuss:— How to save enough to buy a business2024-01-051h 02
The Freedom Formula Podcast: Achieving Financial, Location and Time Freedom113. Acquiring 9 Businesses for $1M+ in Passive Income, with Ujwal VelagapudiIn this episode Neel speaks with Ujwal Velagapudi, who has had a fascinating and unusual journey building businesses in many different industries.
One of the more interesting ideas Ujwal shares in the pod is his lack of concern with "maximizing profit." He's okay leaving some money on the table once he has spent time optimizing the business when he first acquires it.
Neel and Ujwal also discuss:
- Ujwal's attempted retirement in South East Asia
- What drives him (hint: it's not money)
- Why he now only looks...2023-08-3021 min
Let’s Buy a BusinessHow to Buy Businesses While Keeping Your Day Job with Ujwal VelagapudiUjwal Velagapudi bought a sports bar while keeping his day job. It was nuts. No bartender 1 hour before opening on his 1st day. Put an ad on craigslist and luckily someone showed up a few minutes before opening to handle it. That opening weekend was the busiest weekend he ever had. We dive into… How to get a deal done Risk with deals What he would do differently Why everyone thought he was crazy Ujwal is brilliant and moves fast. He knows his comfort level and is ready to move when he sees an...2022-11-2132 min
Acquiring MindsThe Weird & Wonderful World of VendingUjwal Velagapudi acquired a multimillion dollar vending empire with thousands of machines & 7 figures of cash flow. Themes from Ujwal's interview:Big vending businesses vs. smallBuilding a big vending business by acquiring small routesEconomics of vendingLogistics of vendingTiny acquisitions to build confidence & experienceDifferentiating yourself as a buyer on MicroAcquireUsing phantom equity to hire general managerBenefiting from OnlyFans growthWorking with a dishonest sellerBuying an online businessBuying an FBA businessBuying a small gymBuying a historic neighborhood sports barBuying downmarket commercial real estateUsing Craigslist for acquisition of businesses & real estateReach Ujwal at:@UjwalVelagapudiLinkedInGet complimentary due d...2022-07-061h 47
Think Like an OwnerUjwal Velagapudi - "I'll close in 2 emails" - Ep.119My guest on this episode is Ujwal Velagapudi. Ujwal has acquired nine small companies, pieces of real estate, and other investments over the past few years and has stumbled upon quite a number of unique companies. He's invested in a vending business, virtual assistant business, commercial real estate, a sports bar, and several others. This episode is about getting started and is a departure from our usual episodes about larger businesses in order to focus on small incremental deals running efficiently. Ujwal is really thoughtful and claims to not be a great manager or operator...2022-06-1453 min
Invest and ScaleEP17 Buying five-figure businesses to multiple eight-figure businesses with Ujwal VelagapudiUjwal Velagapudi shares in this episode the lessons he learned from every acquisition he has made, how to develop a resilient mindset throughout those acquisitions, and what it takes to move from five-digit to eight-digit deals and beyond. With his real estate investing background, he was able to purchase his first business while also working full-time.
Podcast Highlights:
He explained what he was doing before he started buying businesses, and what led him to make that decision.
How was Ujwal exposed to Acquisition Entrepreneurship?
How did he acquire many of his investments/businesses?
...2022-05-2754 min
Let’s Buy a BusinessHow to Buy Businesses While Keeping Your Day Job - Ujwal Velagapudi - InterviewUjwal Velagapudi bought a sports bar while keeping his day job. It was nuts. No bartender 1 hour before opening on his 1st day. Put an ad on craigslist and luckily someone showed up a few minutes before opening to handle it. That opening weekend was his busiest weekend he ever had. We dive into… How to get a deal done Risk with deals What he would do differently Why everyone thought he was crazy Ujwal is brilliant and moves fast. He knows his comfort level and is ready to move when he sees an...2021-06-1731 min
The SuccessGrid PodcastHow To Be In Business by Buying a Business with Ujwal Velagapudi - SG30Ujwal Velagapudi founder @ hibyron
Ujwal Velagapudi is a serial entrepreneur & investor, having bought & sold numerous businesses across multiple industries, ranging from a sports bar to a SaaS platform. His professional career started in supply chain management, working in the aerospace & automotive industries, prior to leaving the corporate world to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures full time. He is always seeking opportunities to acquire, invest, and partner.
For show notes go to: https://successgrid.net/sg30/
Join the SuccessGrid Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/successgridinsiders2021-05-1537 min
The SuccessGrid PodcastHow To Be In Business by Buying a Business with Ujwal Velagapudi - SG30Ujwal Velagapudi founder @ hibyronUjwal Velagapudi is a serial entrepreneur & investor, having bought & sold numerous businesses across multiple industries, ranging from a sports bar to a SaaS platform. His professional career started in supply chain management, working in the aerospace & automotive industries, prior to leaving the corporate world to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures full time. He is always seeking opportunities to acquire, invest, and partner.For show notes go to: https://successgrid.net/sg30/Join the SuccessGrid Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/successgridinsiders2021-05-1537 min
The SuccessGrid PodcastHow To Be In Business by Buying a Business with Ujwal Velagapudi - SG30Ujwal Velagapudi founder @ hibyronUjwal Velagapudi is a serial entrepreneur & investor, having bought & sold numerous businesses across multiple industries, ranging from a sports bar to a SaaS platform. His professional career started in supply chain management, working in the aerospace & automotive industries, prior to leaving the corporate world to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures full time. He is always seeking opportunities to acquire, invest, and partner.For show notes go to: https://successgrid.net/sg30/Join the SuccessGrid Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/successgridinsiders2021-05-1537 min
The SuccessGrid PodcastHow To Be In Business by Buying a Business with Ujwal Velagapudi - SG30Ujwal Velagapudi founder @ hibyron
Ujwal Velagapudi is a serial entrepreneur & investor, having bought & sold numerous businesses across multiple industries, ranging from a sports bar to a SaaS platform. His professional career started in supply chain management, working in the aerospace & automotive industries, prior to leaving the corporate world to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures full time. He is always seeking opportunities to acquire, invest, and partner.
For show notes go to: https://successgrid.net/sg30/
Join the SuccessGrid Insiders Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/successgridinsiders
2021-05-1537 min
The Micro10 PodcastUjwal Velagapudi: Diligence on an Amazon FBA BusinessUjwal Velagapudi, serial investor and operator of SMBs, shares important considerations for when performing due diligence on an Amazon FBA Business Subscribe at micro10.substack.com2021-03-2913 min
Japan Real EstateThe Best of 2020-2021's Episodes!Our annual compilation of YOUR favourites
Full episodes -
"My Worst Ever Japanese Investment" - conversation with Andrew Stotz
"The Importance of Due Diligence" - conversation with Christopher Dillon
"First Deal Blues" - doing it on your own - conversation with new client
"Corona Bounty" - investment opportunities during the Covid-19 pandemic
"Japanese Architecture & Building Practices" - conversation with Anne Khotz
"Investing in Small Buildings" - conversation with new client
"First Time Investor Tips" - conversation with Daphne Thomson
"How to Invest Remotely in Japan" - conversation with Ujwal Velagapudi
"Buying a Home in Tokyo, Japan" - conversation...2021-03-152h 01
SharkPreneurVetted Virtual Assistants576: Vetted Virtual Assistants Ujwal Velagapudi, hiByron.comVetted Virtual AssistantsUjwal Velagapudi, hiByron.com– The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 576 Ujwal VelagapudiUjwal Velagapudi is a serial entrepreneur and investor, having bought and sold numerous businesses across multiple industries, ranging from a sports bar to a SaaS platform.His professional career started in supply chain management, working in aerospace and automotive industries, prior to leaving the corporate world to pursue his entrepreneurial ventures full time. He is seeking opportunities to...2021-03-0915 minJapan Real EstateHow to Invest in Japan Remotely?Long chat with Ujwal Velagapudi, of "The Global Uj" podcast - we talk current and past market trends, financing options, attractive investment locations, the challenges facing foreigners investing in a foreigner-shy country like Japan, and the advantages of using a buyers' agent and proxy.2020-10-061h 00