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Acquiring MindsThe First Steps to a Family HoldcoFamily planning and entrepreneurship converged as Linh & Leo Van Deibel bought their first (and not last) business.Topics in Linh & Leo’s interview:Making the case for business acquisitionTaking family planning into accountSearching in the UK as a non-citizenBeing taken seriously as an Asian womanTheir goal of building a holdcoThousands of meetings with sellersSearch is a numbers gameBrutal IVF processGiving up on acquiring SaaSBuying an engineering consulting firmReferences and how to contact Linh & Leo:Linh Van Deibel LinkedInLeo Deibel LinkedInTheir acquisition, Infrastructure Design SolutionsLinh Tran on Acquiring Minds: The Dream Outcome: From $300k to...
2026-01-261h 34
Burn Your Boats WealthEpisode 93: The Walker Deibel Method: Acquire, Build, & Stack Wealth.Ready to build wealth differently? In this episode, Clark Lunt and David Shaw from Burn Your Boats Wealth Podcast interview Walker Deibel, bestselling author of 'Buy Then Build.' Discover his journey, the impact on entrepreneurs, and the key differences between buying businesses and real estate investments. Deibel reveals what makes an entrepreneur successful in business acquisition, the importance of matching your skills to opportunities, and future ownership strategies. If you're serious about active engagement and strategic wealth building, this episode is for you..Sign Up for our Investor Community: www.BurnYourBoatsWealth.com
2025-06-241h 14
Making Billions: The Private Equity Podcast for Fund Managers, Alternative Asset Managers, and Venture Capital InvestorsBuy Then Build Your Way to $400M: Walker Deibel's Private Equity PlaybookSend a text"RAISE CAPITAL LIKE A LEGEND: https://go.fundraisecapital.co/apply"Hey, welcome to another episode of Making Billions, I'm your host Ryan Miller and today I have my dear friend Walker Deibel. Walker is the Wall Street Journal USA Today, best selling, author of, Buy Then Build, and the founder of Acquisition Lab. He also leads the Elite Acquisition Accelerator, who has helped entrepreneurs acquire over get this $400 million in private equity acquisitions. He's entrepreneur and an investor who has co founded three startups, acquired eight companies outright, and has c...
2025-05-121h 01
The Real Estate Espresso PodcastBOM - Buy Then Build by Walker DeibelOn the first day of each month we review the book of the month (BOM). Our book this month is "Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game”The traditional narrative of entrepreneurship often conjures images of two guys tinkering over a prototype in a garage that has been converted into a lab. Think of sleepless nights, ramen noodle diets, and the daunting task of building a business from the ground up. It’s a path fraught with risk, where the vast majority of startups fail within the first few years. Walker Deibel’s "Buy Then B...
2025-05-0205 min
Independence by Design™#418: Walker Deibel: Buy Then Build, Acquisition Entrepreneurship, and Unlocking Wealth in the Middle MarketIn this episode of Independence by Design™, I sit down with Walker Deibel, author of Buy Then Build and founder of Acquisition Lab, to uncover the strategies that turn owner-operators into true business owners. Walker shares his expertise on how to use acquisitions to build wealth and create independence by aligning your business with your long-term personal goals. Watch on YouTube
We explore why the private market offers massive opportunities for those who understand the game and how owner-operators can shift from being stuck in day-to-day operations to thinking like strategic capital allocators. This con...
2024-12-051h 37
ScaleX™ Insider PodcastWalker Deibel: Why Nobody's Buying Your BusinessIn today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we're thrilled to welcome Walker Deibel, a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur, bestselling author, and expert in business growth through strategic acquisitions. Walker will delve into the art of making money by buying the right business, offering practical insights on how to evaluate a business's true cash flow and understanding the reality behind so-called "cheap deals." We'll explore essential advice for those considering selling their business, and Walker will share his perspective on how top entrepreneurs effectively manage when chaos strikes. He'll highlight why mindset is the greatest asset in any venture and...
2024-11-131h 02ScaleX™ Insider PodcastWalker Deibel: Why Nobody's Buying Your BusinessIn today's episode of ScaleX Insider, we're thrilled to welcome Walker Deibel, a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur, bestselling author, and expert in business growth through strategic acquisitions. Walker will delve into the art of making money by buying the right business, offering practical insights on how to evaluate a business's true cash flow and understanding the reality behind so-called "cheap deals." We'll explore essential advice for those considering selling their business, and Walker will share his perspective on how top entrepreneurs effectively manage when chaos strikes. He'll highlight why mindset is the greatest asset in any venture and...
2024-11-131h 02
Beyond 8 FiguresWhy Buying a Business Beats Building One with Walker Deibel, Acquisition LabWhen I first got into entrepreneurship, I thought starting from scratch was the only way. I built my agency from the ground up, but after learning from people like Walker Deibel, I see that business acquisition often makes way more sense. Imagine taking over a business that already has customers, revenue, and operations. You can scale faster without all the initial growing pains—it’s a smarter, quicker way to grow compared to starting fresh every time.About Walker DeibelWalker Deibel is an outstanding entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience buying and...
2024-11-0641 min
The M and A GuyBuy, Build, and Conquer: The Power of Business Acquisitions with Walker DeibelIn this episode of the Private Capital Mastery podcast, host Brian Franco speaks with Walker Deibel about the intricacies of acquiring businesses, the importance of mindset, and the current landscape of private capital. They discuss the advantages of buying existing businesses over startups, the role of SBA loans, and the significance of seller financing. The conversation highlights the massive wealth transfer occurring in the U.S. and the opportunities it presents for aspiring entrepreneurs.
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2024-09-2435 min
Honestquo Venture PodcastSecret to Building Wealth Through Acquisition with Walker Deibel: Why Buying a Business Beats Starting One
In this episode, Walker Deibel, author of the Wall Street Journal bestseller Buy Then Build, joins us to reveal the untapped potential of acquisition entrepreneurship. He shares his journey successfully buying and scaling multiple companies, explaining why acquiring an existing business is a smarter path to financial freedom.
Discover the hidden wealth in mature, cash-flowing businesses, the power of SBA loans, and the truth about managing versus owning a business.
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or a seasoned investor, this episode is packed with actionable insights to elevate your...
2024-09-0328 min
Mailbox Money ShowBuy, Then Build a Business - Walker DeibelGet my new book: https://bronsonequity.com/fireyourself
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Welcome to our latest episode. Today, we're thrilled to have Walker Deibel, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author of "Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game." Walker's work has been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, Inc, Fast Company, and the Harvard Business Review. He is also the creator of Acquisition Lab, the premier accelerator for acquisition entrepreneurship, focusing on...
2024-06-2427 min
Invest Like a Billionaire165. Buy Then Build: WSJ Bestselling Author on Buying BusinessesWalker Deibel, Founder of Acquisition Lab and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of 'Buy Then Build', joins to discuss the world of entrepreneurship through acquisition, sharing insights on buying and growing small businesses. Discover his mastermind coaching program, Acquisition Lab, designed to help budding entrepreneurs succeed.
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2024-06-2050 min
M&A LaunchpadBuy then Build with Walker DeibelIn this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa have their first in-person interview with Walker Deibel, author of "Buy Then Build" and Co-Founder of Acquisition Lab. Walker shares the inspiration behind his book, which aims to teach and educate individuals on how to purchase their first business. He reflects on his experiences with his first and second business acquisitions, emphasizing the importance of overcoming challenges and understanding that there is no perfect deal.
Walker delves into the origins of Acquisition Lab, a selective program he conceived with the go...
2024-05-3142 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesE206: Walker's Acquisition Advantage: Buy Smarter, Win Bigger with Proven Buy Then Build StrategyWatch Here: https://youtu.be/_ZUXTvjbJxQAbout the Guest(s): Walker Deibel is an influential figure in the field of mergers and acquisitions, renowned for his bestselling book "Buy Then Build." His expertise encompasses buying and growing businesses successfully over the decades. As a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur, Walker has acquired over nine companies himself and consulted on over 300 acquisitions. He's not just an accomplished author, but also an educator and mentor within the space, having founded an accelerator, Acquisition Lab, to guide prospective business owners on the path of acquisition entrepreneurship. His thought leadership...
2024-04-191h 02
Salary to CEO2. Two Key Questions To Uncover Your Ideal Business: Why I’m No Longer ‘Following My Passion’ In BusinessE2: In today’s episode, I expose the flaws of starting a passion business and propose an alternative path to uncover your ideal business fit.Conventional wisdom goes:“Find your passion, turn it into a business and never work another day again in your life.”I explain why starting my first business taught me otherwise, as well as supporting this with lessons from renowned entrepreneurs.I’m sharing the 2 key questions to ask instead as well as SMB Buying Expert, Walker Deibel’s Personal Career Audit tool you can implem...
2024-01-1810 min
Scale Up With Nick BradleyBuying Companies, Growing Value & Achieving A High Value Exit With Walker Deibel & Ryan Tansom Nick is joined this time by Ryan Tansom and Walker Deibel, for a lively discussion about the complexities and misconceptions surrounding buying and selling businesses. They address the rise of misleading marketing tactics that promise easy success in the world of acquisitions, highlighting the importance of understanding the true value of a company and the practical steps needed to achieve a successful transaction. They also explore the different perspectives of acquisition entrepreneurs and independent sponsors, shedding light on the scaling gap that often exists after a deal is closed. With their combined expertise, this fireside chat between...
2023-10-121h 27
Beyond 7 Figures: Build, Scale, ProfitIn-Depth Exploration of Business Acquisition feat. Walker DeibelLearn to accelerate growth through business acquisition One strategy stands out as a game-changer in business: business acquisition. Unlike starting a business from scratch, acquiring an existing business offers immediate income and infrastructure, significantly reducing the risk. Imagine stepping into a well-established venture with a loyal customer base, experienced employees, and proven revenue streams. It's like taking the reins of a powerful racehorse that's already in full stride. By buying a business, entrepreneurs can skip the early struggles and hit the ground running, focusing their efforts on growth and innovation. However, this path has its own challenges...
2023-09-2929 min
Horizon SearchThe Game-Changing Strategy of Acquisition: An Interview with Walker Deibel - Walker Deibel | Horizon Search 21Walker Deibel is an expert in the field of acquisition entrepreneurship, having purchased not one but seven successful businesses over the span of a decade. Through his journey, he realized that buying companies can be a more viable and profitable option than starting from scratch. He's also the author of a best-selling book on the subject and the founder of Acquisition Lab, an acquisition accelerator. Get ready to learn from Walker's expertise as he shares the strategies, challenges, and rewards of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA). Whether you're a first-time buyer or a seasoned entrepreneur, you’re certain to find va...
2023-08-1834 min
Above The BusinessEpisode 264: Buy Then Build - How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game with Walker DeibelToday on the podcast, Walker Deibel joins Bradley to discuss acquisitions, business strategy, and startups.Walker is a serial acquisition entrepreneur, bestselling author, and M&A advisor. He acquired seven companies over ten years and co-founded several startups. His bestselling book, Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game, released to critical acclaim including being recognized by Forbes as “one of the top 7 books all entrepreneurs must read,” and is currently being used in many universities.Learn more about Walker at https://acquisitionlab.com/meet-the-team/** JOIN THE PRIVATE LEADERSHIP PODCAST COMMUNITY! **This...
2023-07-2452 min
Acquiring MindsThe Life-Changing Potential of Buying a BusinessChris Munn, Bakari Akil, and Bruce Vann reflect on being Black men who bought businesses & why this path is so powerful. Topics in this interview:What inspires and motivates them as business ownersThe three necessary factors for capitalism to workUnclaimed opportunities for minority businessesThe impact of entrepreneurship on family and future generationsChanging your mentality to lead a company effectivelyBeing “buttoned up” vs. being authenticDealing with sellers who want to talk U.S. politicsOvercoming challenges and persisting in the face of adversityThe limitations of “climbing the ladder” in a W2Why now is the best time for Black peo...
2023-07-201h 16
Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating200th episode celebration: Our 5 best moments - Acquisitions Anonymous 200Fashionably late- our 200th episode is one you don't want to miss. Michael Girdley (@girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) go over some of our favorite moments from over 200 episodes of Acquisitions Anonymous. Thanks so much to all our loyal listeners and sponsors!!!______________Thanks to our sponsors!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. ...
2023-06-3024 min
Smart Business Revolution | Turn Relationships into Revenues | Networking | More Clients | Relationship AdviceWalker Deibel | From Running a Knife Sharpening Business to Teaching Entrepreneurs How to Buy BusinessesWalker Deibel is a longtime acquisition entrepreneur with a passion for educating aspiring brokers and helping them navigate the intricacies of the business. He is an M&A Broker for online businesses with Quiet Light, where he works virtually with a group of nine other entrepreneurs to assist online companies in scoping potential acquisitions and closing transactions. Walker is the Founder of Acquisition Lab, a membership program that delivers resources and tools valuable to any successful entrepreneur. He also authored Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game, which garnered praise at its release and...
2023-06-2651 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingBuilding $5mm pools in San Antonio - Acquisitions Anonymous 204Michael Girdley (@girdley) and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) review a pool building business in Michael's hometown. You could say our mind is on summer.Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/pool-construction-and-service-co-w-40-years-in-business/2095591/?d=L3RleGFzL2JvZXJuZS1lc3RhYmxpc2hlZC1idXNpbmVzc2VzLWZvci1zYWxlLz9xPWNHWnliMjA5TXpBd01EQXdNQSUzRCUzRA%3D%3D&fbclid=IwAR2trjNs5Of0LmORgz8KDkbVNA4xMB-JTC3hdFzAF5IzvSWlL7zKWIHJNgY_aem_th_ARGWbKKnItZHcBSDnUeyerPQijB0ihWDPB94-ocRZK5z7gUZmEKZOeHSgVdG0MLbAOo "Building $5mm pools in San Antonio"_____Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of...
2023-06-2028 min
Action Academy | Millionaire Mentorship For Your Life & BusinessHow To Buy A Small Business (Step-By-Step) w/ Walker Deibel ( Author of "Buy Then Build" )Today's episode features the best selling author of "Buy Then Build" Walker DeibelTogether, Walker and I navigate the challenges of the private marketplace, the importance of understanding statistics when starting a business from scratch, and the golden handcuffs of corporate life. We also discuss how to access money for buying assets in today's market, including an example of a business Walker bought that generates over three million dollars in revenue annually with only two hours of his time each week. Dive into our conversation as we cover all aspects of business acquisition, from deciding w...
2023-06-1348 min
The Personal Finance PodcastHow to Buy Then Build a Business with Walker DeibelIn this episode of the Personal Finance Podcast, we're gonna talk to Walker Diebel about how you can buy, then build a business.How Andrew Can Help You:
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2023-06-1254 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating2.5mm promotional product business - Acquisitions Anonymous 201Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk through a promotional product business. Check it out: https://www.beaconadvisors.com/listing/b2b-custom-promotional-merchandise-distributor/_____Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advi...
2023-06-0927 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingMills wants to buy a farm doing $12mm a year - Acquisitions Anonymous 199Michael Girdley (@girdley), and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) chat through a farm that leaves Mills excited and Girdley running. Check it out here: https://mademarketdocs.s3.us-west-1.amazonaws.com/files/1684803951285-d3e9yj5euuo-e6f5465618105f1daecd1804e2e425ce/Grower%20BP.pdf?X-Amz-Algorithm=AWS4-HMAC-SHA256&X-Amz-Credential=AKIA4PJCY62PLWPHOQHK%2F20230525%2Fus-west-1%2Fs3%2Faws4_request&X-Amz-Date=20230525T163257Z&X-Amz-Expires=604800&X-Amz-SignedHeaders=host&X-Amz-Signature=523d2dfe736502db43252b1c00572eb89f631a8aba08f6f4998c16bef875d5b3-----Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by...
2023-06-0636 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingAll American Series: Get ya hot dogs - Acquisitions Anonymous 197Michael Girdley (@girdley), Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA), and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) finish off their 2-part All American series. They review a hot dog manufacturer and it's ability to scale. -----Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A ses...
2023-05-3025 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingCan we make an SBA loan pencil on a 5% margin business? - Acquisitions Anonymous 195Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Heather Endresen (@EndresenHeather) kick off Heather's first show as a co-host. They review a managed IT services provider and a convo about SBA programs.-----Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A se...
2023-05-2329 min
Acquiring MindsOverworked & Underpaid: Buying a Business to EscapeHeather Shattuck-Heidorn was a tenure-tracked professor, but wanted out. Buying a business offered freedom & security. Topics in Heather’s interview:What she loved about academiaWhy she initially resisted franchisesHow she found a custom closet franchiseBeing her husband’s employerHer thoughts on capitalismHow small business ownership differs from academiaWhat she likes about owning a franchiseHow she grows her business organicallyLearning to communicate with her employeesHer fetal position momentLinks and how to contact Heather:heather.sh@tailoredcloset.comHBR Guide to Buying a Small Business by Richard S. RubackThe Power of Flexing by Susan AshfordBuy Then Build b...
2023-05-221h 29
Jake & Gino: Real Estate Investing & MultifamilyMaster the 'Moneyball' of Business: Unveiling Acquisition Entrepreneurship with Walker DeibelIn this high-energy episode, Jake Stenziano and Gino Barbaro invite best-selling author and seasoned entrepreneur Walker Deibel onto the show. Walker, who is the creator of Acquisition Lab, has an impressive background in acquisition entrepreneurship, amassing over 16.5 million in revenue since 2006. Join us as we dive into Walker's journey from the Olin School of Business to becoming an acquisition entrepreneur. He shares some hard-earned wisdom about the high failure rate of startups, the challenges of scaling a business, and the statistical truths of entrepreneurship. We also discuss the concept of acquisition entrepreneurship and how it...
2023-05-181h 00Acquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingGirdley Sells a Business - Acquisitions Anonymous 192Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) and Michael Girdley (@girdley) go an interview style episode around Girdley selling his coffee shop business. -----Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with...
2023-05-1227 min
Buy a Business5 Books That Will Change Your Business in 2023All great business leaders read and read a lot. Here are the five best books for running your business in 2023:
The Almanack of Naval Ravikant: https://amzn.to/3AXhIMF
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki: https://amzn.to/3VGeXZJ
How to Get Rich by Felix Dennis: https://amzn.to/44y1G9x
Profit First by Michael Michalowicz: https://amzn.to/416pHS8
Buy Then Build by Walker Deibel: https://amzn.to/3nEBBF9
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0:00 Five Books That Will change Your Business
0:52 The Almanack of Naval Ravikant
2:55 Rich Dad Poor Dad
5:44 How To Get Rich by Felix Dennis
8:36 Buy Then Build...
2023-05-0612 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingFalling in love with a country club - Acquisitions Anonymous 190Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about the country club of their dreams.Check it out: https://images.bizbuysell.com/shared/listings/209/2093880/bc9b4793-1be3-412e-b17b-9dfde243b787.pdf?_gl=1*1o8lxok*_ga*ODMzMDk4Mzg2LjE2NzA1MTc4Nzg.*_ga_NJNXMWK3N9*MTY4MjUyOTM2NS40My4xLjE2ODI1Mjk1NjQuMC4wLjA_____Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vet...
2023-05-0532 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating$5mm Truck Hardware Manufacturer - Acquisitions Anonymous 188Michael Girdley (@girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) review a Truck Hardware Manufacturer for sale. Check it out: https://mailchi.mp/websiteclosers/15-year-international-manufacturer-of-custom-flat-tank-support-trucks-35-repeat-order-rate-1350000-aov-commercial-government-clientele?e=42dc999128-----Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almos...
2023-04-2829 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingThe guys dig into a cemetery brokerage: Acquisitions Anonymous 186Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about cemeteries. Check it out: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/Well-established-cemetery-broker-business-is-for-sale-in-California/2084777/?returnurl=d3d3LmJpemJ1eXNlbGwuY29tL2Jyb2tlcmRpcmVjdG9yeS9Qcm9maWxlL1ZpZXdCcm9rZXJQcm9maWxlLmFzcHg%2fQnJva2VyUHJvZmlsZUlEPTM2OTQ4JmJwbHQ9MTA%3d&returnurllabel=50_____Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After goin...
2023-04-2133 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingWe're Totally Turned On By This Aphrodisiac Chocolate Business - Acquisitions Anonymous 184Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) unpack why Girdley is claustrophobic and also a business that's for sale. _____Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walk...
2023-04-1435 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingGirdley wants to buy an oil well - Acquisitions Anonymous 182Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills) talk about an oil well in Nevada. -----Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums with Walker, hand-picked vendors for yo...
2023-04-0729 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operating$50mm/yr Bedding Brand for Sale - Acquisitions Anonymous 179Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) look into $50mm/yr Bedding Brand for Sale. Things get weird.-----Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review forums wit...
2023-03-2830 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingFedex long-haul routes and are we crazy - Acquisitions Anonymous 177Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) look into Fedex long-haul routes and whether you want to own one.-----Thanks to our sponsor!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you have ongoing access to almost daily Q&A sessions with advisors, regular live deal review for...
2023-03-2134 minAcquisitions Anonymous - #1 for business buying, selling and operatingHow One Tweet Led to One SMB Acquisition! - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 176Michael Girdley (@Girdley) and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) are joined by Joe Cassandra (@JoeCassandra) to hear his lessons learned in SMB ownership, running a children's retail store, owner-employee relationships, building a HoldCo, hidden expenses, and more.-----Thanks to our sponsors!This episode is sponsored by Acquisition Lab. Acquisition Lab, created by Walker Deibel author of Buy Then Build: How to Outsmart the Startup Game, is an accelerator with a highly vetted cohort-based educational and support community for people serious about buying a business. After going through the Lab's month-long intensive, you hav...
2023-03-1745 min
Scale Up With Nick BradleyWalker Deibel On Acquisition EntrepreneurshipWalker Deibel is a serial acquisition entrepreneur, WSJ & USA Today bestselling author, an Emmy-nominated film producer, and an award-winning M&A advisor. He is the creator of Acquisition Lab, the premier business buying accelerator for entrepreneurs. Walker joins Nick to talk about the concept of acquisition entrepreneurship, and how you can effectively buy businesses in 2023! Find out now if you’re building a high-value, exitable business (even if you have no immediate plans to sell it). You’ll get an instant PDF report with powerful insights specifically tailored to your business in just 4 minutes. ht...
2023-01-2655 min
Beyond A MillionSourcing, Evaluating, and Structuring 9-Figure Acquisitions with Walker DeibelWalker Deibel is an acquisition entrepreneur, M&A advisor, and the founder of Acquisition Lab, an accelerator that teaches entrepreneurs how to purchase and scale sustainable, profitable companies. He has acquired 7 companies over ten years and co-founded several startups. In this episode, Walker shares in-depth tips on how entrepreneurs can look at acquisitions as a part of their growth strategy. We discuss the value of "boring" brick-and-mortar businesses vs. "zero-to-one" innovative companies, how Walker sources deals, and ideas for evaluating and vetting potential businesses for sale. You'll also hear the number one risk Walker sees...
2023-01-0553 minBeyond A MillionSourcing, Evaluating, and Structuring 9-Figure Acquisitions with Walker DeibelWalker Deibel is an acquisition entrepreneur, M&A advisor, and the founder of Acquisition Lab, an accelerator that teaches entrepreneurs how to purchase and scale sustainable, profitable companies. He has acquired 7 companies over ten years and co-founded several startups. In this episode, Walker shares in-depth tips on how entrepreneurs can look at acquisitions as a part of their growth strategy. We discuss the value of "boring" brick-and-mortar businesses vs. "zero-to-one" innovative companies, how Walker sources deals, and ideas for evaluating and vetting potential businesses for sale. You'll also hear the number one risk Walker sees...
2023-01-0553 min
Money Loves WomenLeveraging Acquisition in Entrepreneurship with Walker DeibelWalker Deibel is an entrepreneur, mergers and acquisitions advisor, creator of Acquisition Lab, and author of "Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game." Walker grew up in St. Louis, Missouri. He was influenced by his father and paternal grandfather, who both owned companies, and his mother's side of the family, which was filled with academics and artists. He married those early influences by pursuing an undergraduate degree in English Literature and Religious Studies and later earning an MBA. His career followed a winding route - with stops as a stockbroker, film producer, and in...
2023-01-0450 min
Acquiring Minds6 Months to Buy a Business with $1m+ in EBITDAShane Ehrsam went full-time in his search & used systematic broker outreach to buy a great business in his local market. Topics in Shane's interview:Why he didn't acquire a franchise resaleShane's experience in the Acquisition Lab, Walker Deibel's program to buy a businessWhy talking to other searchers is so important before beginning your own searchMechanics of his broker outreachImportance of cold calling brokersBuying a business in stock (vs. the more traditional asset purchase)All about the dealership businessFull standby note — what is it?Day 1 experienceHow being an SMB owner feels different than life in corporateLin...
2022-11-291h 25
The Quiet Light PodcastCoaching Buyers to 90 Million in AcquisitionsWalker Deibel is a longtime acquisition entrepreneur with a passion for educating aspiring brokers and helping them navigate the intricacies of the business. He is an M&A Broker for online businesses with Quiet Light, where he works virtually with a group of nine other entrepreneurs to assist online companies in a transaction. Walker is the Founder of Acquisition Lab, a membership program that facilitates resources and tools valuable to any successful entrepreneur. He also authored Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game, which garnered praise with its release and became a crucial part...
2022-09-2742 min
Agency HackerHow to Buy (and Sell) a Business With Walker DeibelThis is a treat for any agency owner looking to exit (or acquire) a new business. Walker is a true master. Really excited to bring this episode out from the archives! (This episode was from a previous interview with Deibel in 2019)
2022-09-1243 min
Motivated Entrepreneurs#865 - Buy Then Build: Book ReviewGood morning everybody! Welcome to the Motivated Entrepreneurs podcast. I'm your host, Dean Booty. Today is Saturday and we have a book review called "Buy Then Build" by Walker Deibel. Entrepreneurs have a problem: Startups. Almost all startups either fail or never truly reach a sustainable size. Despite the popularity of entrepreneurship, we haven’t engineered a better way to start. Until now, what if you could skip the startup phase and generate profitable revenue on day one? In Buy Then Build, acquisition entrepreneur Walker Deibel shows you how to begin wit...
2022-07-0903 min
The Business of Meetings114: Acquisition Entrepreneurship with Walker DeibelWe have the great pleasure of speaking with Walker Deibel today! Walker is a fantastic individual and the number one name in acquisition entrepreneurship! He created the Acquisition Lab and wrote the book Buy Then Build. Walker is an entrepreneur, teacher, and father. In this inspiring episode, he tells his story and talks about what it takes to be successful as an entrepreneur. He also gets into the benefits of acquisition entrepreneurship and discusses whether it is better to acquire an existing business or start from scratch. We hope you enjoy listening to today's memorable and encouraging...
2022-05-1744 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesE22: CEO Adam Coffey Shares 21 Years Of Private Equity Experience On How To Sell A Business To P.E.Adam is an acclaimed guest speaker. He is also an inspiring and authentic leader who creates high-performance cultures and drives transformative growth. Over the past 21 years, he has had the honor of serving as President and CEO of three national private equity-backed service companies, each in different industries. Two of the three companies he built achieved enterprise values of $1B. Coffey is an active mentor to MBA candidates and is a regular, favorite guest speaker at UCLA. Coffey, is an engineer, a pilot, a former GE executive, an alumnus of the UCLA Anderson Executive Program, and...
2022-03-2355 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesHow2Exit: Mentor Mini Series Episode 6: Ace Chapman - been acquiring businesses for over 20 years.Ace Chapman has been acquiring businesses for over 20 years. The first business he bought was an online stock market simulator in the early days of the Internet. He purchased the website, made some changes, and grew it from 10,000 to 250,000 users before selling it.Since that initial acquisition, he has built systems around building private equity funds, completing close to 200 deals.Ace has spent years developing his team, investor and extended network. In addition, he has developed a proprietary due diligence process on acquisitions as well as a deal funnel process.He has taken his...
2022-03-1857 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesHow2Exit Episode 21: Jamison West - Co-founded 3 SaaS companies and a serial entrepreneur.Jamison has been a serial entrepreneur for 25 years. He built Arterian (formerly JWCS), an MSP that he grew from a 1 man shop to 40 staff through both organic growth and the acquisition of 4 other IT Services companies.He went on to Co-Found 3 SaaS companies including Teamatics, SmileBack, and TimeZest and currently serves as a fractional CEO for SmileBack and Chairman of TimeZest. He enjoys his role as a Strategic Coach and Consultant for several clients in the US.--------------------------------------------------Contact Jamison onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamisonwest/Website: https://www.jamisonwest.com/...
2022-03-1653 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesHow2Exit: Mentor Mini Series Episode 5: Sebastian Amieva - an expert on Mergers and Acquisitions.Sebastian Amieva is the world's most sought-after expert on Mergers and Acquisitions. He works exclusively with six- and seven-figure entrepreneurs and investors to drive growth through Mergers & Acquisitions. Sebastian has spent the last 12 years personally implementing Mergers and Acquisitions strategies, investing into startups and travelling around the world.--------------------------------------------------Contact Sebastian onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sebastian-h-amieva-85355a184/Website: https://www.sebastianamieva.com/If you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=66340956--------------------------------------------------...
2022-03-1157 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesHow2Exit Episode 20: Marty Fahncke - executed over $400 million in Mergers and Acquisitions.Marty M. Fahncke (Pronounced Fawn-Key) had his first business exit experience over 20 years ago when a business he launched with a couple of friends was acquired for 7 figures after just 18 months in business. This resulted in Marty having a completely skewed perception of what it takes to sell a business. He thought every business owner had people knocking on the door waiting to throw wads of cash at them!20 years later, Marty has helped businesses scale to over $1 Billion in revenue, and executed over $400 million in Mergers and Acquisitions. He and his partners are actively acquiring businesses in...
2022-03-0954 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesSerial Entrepreneur And Author Walker Deibel Shares His Journey Of Acquisitions And Mergers-How2ExitWalker Deibel is the best-selling author of Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game, which released to critical acclaim including being recognized by Forbes as “one of the top 7 books all entrepreneurs must read,” and is currently being used in multiple universities as a textbook for "Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition."Walker acquired seven companies outright over a ten-year period, resulting in having owned and operated in many industries including manufacturing, fulfillment, software, education, entertainment, and eCommerce. He’s also started companies from scratch, enjoyed 2 exits, made almost 2-dozen minority acquisitions.He's a serial acquisition entrep...
2022-03-0757 min
Let's Buy a BusinessBusiness Search Pitfalls from over 200 Searchers with Chelsea WoodChelsea Wood runs the Acquisition Lab (www.Acquisitionlab.com) with Walker Deibel (Buy Then Build) and has worked with over 200 searchers and 40 acquisitions. Before helping entrepreneurs in the SMB space, she led acquisitions for a large healthcare company which went from $3B to $6B in revenue through acquisitions. - No silver bullet - Truly want to buy a business - Chasing after the wrong businesses that don't fit your needs ***WHY DOES THIS BUSINESS NEED MY SKILLSET? Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin...
2022-03-0125 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesHow2Exit: Mentor Mini Series Episode 1 Arturo Henriquez of businessactionnow.comArturo has been a Serial Entrepreneur and has successfully started, bought and or sold over 55 national and international companies across 18 industries, personally from his own portfolio, primarily in the small business space. He is a sought-after Consultant/Coach, 2-time Bestselling Author and Public Speaker for over 25 years. He has been involved in well over 130 business purchases, transactions, engagements and business deals over the course of his professional career. Author of Buy Yourself into an Entrepreneurship, bypass the startup risk and buy into business ownership and The Dirty Secrets to Buying a business everyone is afraid to...
2022-02-1155 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesHow2Exit Episode 16: Chris Daigle - With over 20 years of experience in business development.With over 20 years of experience in digital marketing, direct response marketing, affiliate program development & management, and business development, Chris is known for his success in scaling companies quickly; making the growth easy; and keeping the owners sane in the process. Having taken several companies beyond the $100m mark, Chris is an expert at all areas of the growth cycle for SMEs who are leveraging digital marketplaces, digital advertising, affiliate marketing, M&A and acquisition entrepreneurship.--------------------------------------------------Contact Chris onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctordaigle/Website: http://www.daygullstrategic.com/-http://www...
2022-02-0957 min
AJ Osborne PodcastThe Truth About Entrepreneurship with Best Selling Author Walker DeibelWelcome back everybody to the AJ Osborne Podcast! I’m your host, AJ Osborne!
You know when you read those REALLY good books that just make so much sense and that opens doors to unrealized opportunities that were sitting right under your nose? Well my guest on the podcast today just happened to write one such book and I couldn’t be more excited to share this episode with you all.
Today, we’re hanging out with the one and only Walker Deibel, author of the best selling book Buy Then Build.
Walker shares with us today an array of inc...
2021-12-2153 min
Let's Buy a Business7 Business Purchases in 10 years - Walker Deibel Interview - Author of Buy Then BuildOne of the most popular episodes of last year was Walker Deibel. I talk a lot about Walker Deibel, his book, and his courses. Now we have him live. Walker is a phenomenal entrepreneur and has seen incredible success through his acquisitions. He also sees 100's of businesses as a lead broker for QuietLight Brokerage. Walker talks about how to stand out as a buyer, why personal guarantees are required, and how to make sure you aren't missing any pieces to the puzzle when looking at operations. Episode Resources Connect with...
2021-09-3050 min
The Ecommerce Influence Podcast322: Building to Sell: How to Get the Maximum Value for Your Online BusinessAre you building to sell? You should be. Even if selling isn't your main priority it will make you a better business owner and it will make the value of your business higher. This episode has the details of how to do it. Joe Valley is the author of The Exitpreneur's Playbook and a buyer and seller of many online businesses, both on his own and now as a broker with Quietlight.com. Joe's book is designed to help you get maximum value for your online business and in this episode we go deep into...
2021-09-2154 min
Top M&A EntrepreneursE: 25 Top M&A Entrepreneurs - Elliott Holland from PE firm to 3 Acquisitions to Due Diligence Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment → 00:00 Intro to Elliott Holland02:28 What "Open Air" Negotiations are04:00 How big were the Private Equity Deals he worked on04:53 When he started making his own acquisitions - 1. tow truck Co. , 2. auto parts & 3. clinical trials06:05 How long he kept the 3 acquisitions - did he like owning them07:10 Due Diligence for Buyers - Digging into Financial / Commercial / Operational12:51 How he works with Walker Deibel, Roland Frasier, Searchfunder.com 14:10 When buying a business, Don't trust anyone, including yourself18:17 The...
2021-08-3149 min
Top M&A Entrepreneurs7 Acquisitions & Buy Then Build E:16 Walker Deibel Top M&A Entrepreneurs Take the Business Buyer Readiness Assessment → E: 16 Top M&A Entrepreneurs - Walker Deibel, 7 Acquisitions, "Old Economy Meets New Economy Strategy"00:00 Walkers Buy Then Build Book1:17 The Genesis of His Acquisition Entrepreneurship 7:55 Private Equity Facts09:35 Influence from his family 11:11 Money Ball, the numbers13:00 His experience with Different verticals versus a Niching 18:12 His first acquisition 21:56 Why he does not get hung up on price 23:00 The importance of a financial "Stress Test" 29:52 What types of businesses he owns today 33:00 T...
2021-07-0557 min
Law Chat with GirijaAcquisition Entrepreneurship: How to Purchase and Operate an Existing Business?Who needs to build a business from the ground up when you can purchase one and scale it your way? Episode Introduction: Our guest today is an acquisition entrepreneur and an expert at purchasing businesses and making them succeed. Tune into today’s episode with Devina Bhojwani to learn some tricks of the trade. Episode Summary: Today’s episode of Law Chat with Girija talks about business acquisition from A-Z. Right from the mindset shifts, you need to make to the research you need to do and the busin...
2021-06-1047 min
Ecommerce Exits Podcast | Inside look at Building, Buying, Selling and Scaling Ecommerce Businesses23 Lessons From Exiting Your Business to Buying an Ecommerce Brand Based on "Goodwill" with Rob Barry, 7-Figure Serial Entrepreneur~WHAT YOU’LL LEARN~ The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Business ProgramThe 3 stressful worries when exiting your businessEpisode Recommendation: The 3 “Levers” Buyers Look For When Buying Successful FBA Businesses with Walker Deibel, Author of Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game (LINK: https://ecom-exits-podcast.buzzsprout.com/993451/3380980-the-3-levers-buyers-look-for-when-buying-successful-fba-businesses-with-walker-deibel-author-of-buy-then-build-how-acquisition-entrepreneurs-outsmart-the-startup-game)The importance of learning how to investPlanning for an acquisitionThe logic behind bringing a partner into an acquisition7 criteria's to think about when buying a businessTip #1: Picking the business deficiency that you can and want to solveWhat is Goodwill?The expectation vs reality of financial brokersYou just bought...
2021-05-1331 min
Beyond 8 FiguresMake Acquisition A Part Of Your Strategy with Walker DeibelWalker Deibel tells us why acquisition entrepreneurs outsmart the startup game. If you’re wondering whether you should make acquiring businesses a part of your overall plan, don’t miss the face of acquisition entrepreneurship discuss how Acquisition Lab can help. Tune in to another episode with Walker Deibel to find out more. About our Guest: Walker Deibel has acquired 7 companies over 10 years, co-founded several startups, and has written the best selling book Buy Then Build. He currently works as an M&A advisor with Quiet Light where he helps online-based busine...
2021-05-1238 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesHow2Exit Episode 5: Josh Ploch - Serial Entrepreneur, HR Expert, and Business BrokerJosh is an experienced HR and Strategic Planning practitioner. Over 20 years experience in HR, Leadership, Strategic Planning and Entrepreneurship.--------------------------------------------------Contact Josh onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshploch/Website: http://www.joshploch.com/If you’d like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a patron here: https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=66340956----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reach me to sell me your business, be on my podcast or just share some love:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronskelton/Twitter: https://twitter.com/ronaldskeltonFacebook: ht...
2021-05-0338 min
How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small BusinessesHow2Exit Episode 4: Attorney Aaron Budd - We talked about what docs are needed at formation, during operations, and at liquidationAaron Budd Attorney and Founder at AB Legacy Law, PLLC. Today we talk about the types of things that can impact you and your business if your paperwork isn’t set up correctly. We talk about business formation, succession planning, insurance needs, and some of the complexities you can find yourself in if you fail to create and maintain your documentation. We talk about why it’s important to maintain meeting minutes, have your paperwork and your insurance reviewed periodically. --------------------------------------------------Contact Aaron onLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aaron-budd-a1904920/If you’d like...
2021-04-281h 08
Firing The ManBuy then Build with Author Walker DeibelEpisode 45In this episode, we will be interviewing the best selling author of the book Buy Then Build, Walker Deibel. He is also a serial acquisition entrepreneur, M&A advisor, and a successful movie producer. Walker acquired seven companies over ten years and co-founded several startups.Let’s dive right in and learn how to buy a business without having to have the money that it takes. [00:01 - 06:00] Opening SegmentWalker shares the story about his background and the beginning of his career journeyAcquiring some of the lar...
2020-11-0347 min
Capital HackingE151: BiggerPockets Business hosts; Carol and J Scott, share the power of couples investingCarol and J Scott are a dynamic duo running several family businesses, and also host the popular Bigger Pockets Business Podcast. In this episode, Carol and J take us back to how they met and started their entrepreneurial journey together after both leaving Silicon Valley. We learn about what it’s like investing as a family team, defining your roles, and taking risks by embracing the worst case scenario. J also talks about the difference between starting a business vs buying a business, and how they can create more income streams.Reference LinksBigger Pockets Business Podcasthttps://www.biggerpockets.com/biggerpockets-business-podcastThe 7 Ha...
2020-10-2740 min
Property Manager BrokerBOOK REVIEW: Buy Then BuildIn this episode, Brad Larsen and Phil Mazur have a discussion centered around the book "Buy Then Build" by Walker Deibel. This book can serve as a living and breathing operation manual on buying or selling a business.
2020-10-1635 min
The Jiu Jitsu Of Life PodcastEpisode 131Andrew Zai had a successful career in engineering and has recently given it up to start a plumbing company. What is it like to start a business in a field you are unfamiliar with? What has been the hardest thing about starting? Andrew talks to Mo and Carter about his journey into entrepreneurship, why he decided to get a franchise and how jiu-jitsu benefits entrepreneurs. •Why an engineer decided to start a plumbing business (01:03)•Going down the franchise route (05:01)•The challenges of starting a business (07:56)•Does Andrew want the business to eventually run without him? (10...
2020-10-1448 min
Let's Buy a Business7 Business Purchases in 10 Years - Walker Deibel Interview - Author of Buy Then BuildI talk a lot about Walker Deibel, his book, his courses. Now we have him live. Walker is a phenomenal entrepreneur and seen incredible success through his acquisitions. He also sees 100's of businesses as a lead broker for QuietLight Brokerage. Walker talks about how to stand out as a buyer, why personal guarantees are required, and how to make sure you aren't missing any pieces to the puzzle when looking at operations. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7p...
2020-10-1449 min
BiggerPockets Business PodcastBuying 7-Figure Businesses With Minimal Risk With Elliott Holland
Thinking about buying a business, but worried about getting taken advantage of by the seller? Not sure how to finance the business and purchase with the least amount of your own cash? Want some assurances that the seller will stick around to help in the case where you have an issue or problem?If so, this episode is for you!Elliott Holland -- Harvard MBA and founder of Guardian Due Diligence -- spends his life helping entrepreneurs select businesses, underwrite them, and then perform the due diligence process that will keep those entrepreneurs from getting ta...
2020-10-131h 15
Business SourceBusiness Source - Episode 5 - SaaS Business Challenges - Aaron BrowningA topic I am all too familiar with, SaaS. I've been involved in the SaaS industry since 2006 having worked for a global Internet, Email and Data Security vendor.I wanted to chat with someone in the same space to understand how their business has been impacted over the past 6 months.I'm thankful to Aaron Browning of FrontSpin, a BDR Outreach Platform, for joining me in this episode.For some, this past 6 months hasn't affected their businesses too badly, and FrontSpin, I'm pleased to say, is one of them.Aaron shares the g...
2020-10-0132 min
The Brand Podcast46 - Buy then Build with Walker DeibelShould you build a business from scratch or buy one instead? This was the topic of discussion with Walker Deibel who is the author of Buy Then Build (https://amzn.to/3kYrftD), broker with Quiet Light Brokerage, Founder of the Acquisition Lab and is involved in ownership of multiple businesses. Walker shares his insights into why he believes buying businesses is better than starting them and the current state of ecommerce acquisition. Learn more about Walker at Buythenbuild.com
This episode is brought to you by my Amazon ads agency IncrementumDigital.com Email Liran@Incrementumdigital.com to...
2020-08-211h 19
Non-Fiction NitroglycerinBuy Then Build: How Acq. Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game by Walker Deibel
2020-08-1550 min
The Llama LoungeEp. 34 - The Ultimate Goal w/Jonathan BatesIn this episode, Joe had the wonderful privilege of talking with Jonathan Bates, the founder and CEO of Executive Operation Designs, a phenomenal entrepreneur and a U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer. During their discussion, they chatted about the entrepreneurial mindset, discovering your ultimate goal, and much, much more.
Jonathan’s Book Recommendations:
Legendary: A simple playbook for building and living a legendary life, and being remembered as a legend – Tommy Breedlove | https://amzn.to/3gFnc2v
Buy Then Build – Walker Deibel | https://amzn.to/3dWtQzj
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2020-08-1358 min
BiggerPockets Podcast : Real Estate Investing and Wealth Building to Help You Get Bigger PocketsBiggerPockets Business Podcast 68: "Buy Then Build" Your Business With Best-Selling Author Walker DeibelHave you ever thought about buying a business? If so, today’s episode is for YOU!
Walker Deibel -- author of the best-selling “Buy Then Build” -- is here to talk about buying businesses. Not only was Walker’s book recognized as one of the top 7 books all entrepreneurs must read, but it’s currently being used in university MBA programs around the country.
In this episode, Walker walks us through why buying a business is better than building one from scratch (did you know that only 4% of companies ever exceed $1M in revenue?), why now is the perfect time to be lookin...
2020-08-1100 min
BiggerPockets Business Podcast"Buy Then Build" Your Business With Best-Selling Author Walker Deibel
Have you ever thought about buying a business? If so, today’s episode is for YOU!Walker Deibel -- author of the best-selling “Buy Then Build” -- is here to talk about buying businesses. Not only was Walker’s book recognized as one of the top 7 books all entrepreneurs must read, but it’s currently being used in university MBA programs around the country.In this episode, Walker walks us through why buying a business is better than building one from scratch (did you know that only 4% of companies ever exceed $1M in revenue?), why now is the p...
2020-08-111h 23
Show Me The NuggetsBuying the Right Business and Building It Up - A Guide to Acquisition Entrepreneurship with Walker DeibelWalker Deibel is the author of Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game. Buy Then Build is currently being used by several universities as a textbook for "Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition" and is hailed as "one of the seven books that all entrepreneurs should read." In this episode, Walker walks us through the concepts and processes of acquisition entrepreneurship, wherein he demonstrates how buying the right type of business and scaling it further, has a better chance of success than starting a business from scratch.
2020-06-291h 06
Franchise FreedomWalker Deibel | Secrets of Acquisition EntrepreneurshipStarting a business from scratch can be tough. But there is a way around burning your startup investment as you figure out how things work, says M&A advisor and entrepreneur Walker Deibel. He’s an advocate for buying an existing business. Of course, the trick is finding the right business to buy – one that has potential to grow. Walker has some experience there, having bought seven businesses in ten years – and he’s co-founded some startups, too.Connect with Franchise Freedom on:Website: https://ggthefranchiseguide.com/podcast/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/gg-the-f...
2020-05-2741 min
Cold Star ProjectWalker Deibel - Outsmarting The Startup Game - Cold Star ProjectBuy Then Build author Walker Deibel is on the Cold Star Project, and host Jason Kanigan is asking some tough questions. Rather than building a business from scratch, Walker recommends buying an existing business with a proven market that's interested in what you want to sell. We discuss:
What Walker says when people have the belief that you must have lots of cash available to be able to buy an existing business
What the biggest “yeah but” is he's encountered from people who have read the book
What Walker recommends to do when you’ve found a b...
2020-05-1437 minEcommerce Exits Podcast | Inside look at Building, Buying, Selling and Scaling Ecommerce BusinessesThe 3 “Levers” Buyers Look For When Buying Successful FBA Businesses with Walker Deibel, Author of Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup GameWalker Deibel, author of the book “Buy then Sell: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Start-Up Game” shares the value of buying e-businesses. Through his experience, he has co-founded 3 start-ups and acquired 7 companies, which includes a business from Quiet Light Brokerage before becoming one of its advisors.WHAT YOU'LL LEARNHow Deibel got started in the Buying GameDrivers for BuyersEffect of the SBA in the Buying MarketThe Importance of the Business “Story”Levers to Move in Buying a BusinessMistakes people make in sellingReasons why Buying Deals Don’t Push ThroughKEY NOTESData sho...
2020-04-1650 minThe Quiet Light PodcastHow to Cultivate an Exitpreneur Mindset With Joe ValleyWhat is one of the surest paths to substantial wealth? Grow and sell a business. Today's episode is all about Joe's book project, "The Exitpreneurs Playbook." Joe has over 8000 stories to tell about what it's like to buy, what it is like to sell, and ways to outsmart the typical entrepreneur process. Mark is interviewing Joe about this upcoming project, his motivations behind creating it, and how getting to the writing process carried its share of challenges. Joe believes that an exitpreneur should have the tools in hand to start, run, and grow their business...
2020-03-0337 min
Next Level eCommerceBuying A Competitor To Build An Even Bigger eCommerce Business - Steven Pflaster Part 2#017 - Part 2 of Isaac's conversation with the buyer of his eCommerce business, Steven Pflaster.Steven tells Isaac about the next business he purchased - another drop shipping store, and a competitor to Isaac's old business. Steven talks about why he decided to purchase the store instead of trying to compete with it.Listen now to find out even more about how Steven thinks about buying businesses.Links:Buy Then Build book by Walker DeibelEmpire FlippersFlippaStore CoachSteven's Email - steven@dog-rangers.comIsaac on F...
2020-01-2156 minNext Level eCommerceWhy He Bought My eCommerce Business, An Interview With The New Owner Of My Drop Shipping Store - Steven Pflaster Part 1#016 - Our most exciting episode yet - Host Isaac Smith interviews the buyer of his eCommerce business.Steven Pflaster shares why he chose to buy Isaac's drop shipping store. You'll learn what he looks for in businesses, and how he's growing the store beyond the level Isaac did.Steven and Isaac talk about the details and emotional side of the deal, and going through migration. They discuss how the business is performing now, and Steven's plans for the future.This is a surprisingly honest and transparent discussion of buying businesses, from both the bu...
2020-01-141h 20
Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!NP 164: How to Outsmart the Startup Game Through Acquisition Entrepreneurship With Walker DeibelWalker Deibel is an entrepreneur that has made a number of acquisitions and he's the author of the book Buy Then Build. You can check it out at buythenbuild.com. He definitely is an entrepreneur in the trenches: building, buying, and selling (large) businesses. During this interview, we are going to dive into why he thinks acquisition entrepreneurship is the way to go and why it's so much better than starting a business from scratch. He shares some examples from his own experience. In addition, we talk about how to use leverage in...
2019-11-0544 minThe Quiet Light PodcastPlanning a Strategic Exit from Your Business with BEI InstituteBringing outside perspectives and experiences to our business and podcast episodes adds another perspective to our expertise. This episode brings in someone with a lot of experience in a particular niche, in this case, the exit strategy/buyout arena. Quiet Light's own Walker Diebel is here today talking to our guest all about exit planning. BEI Institute founder John Brown started working as a lawyer in estate planning in the late 70s. John walks us through his journey managing business owner's assets and becoming aware that no one was helping them plan successful exits from their companies...
2019-09-1237 min
Scaling Up Business with Bill GallagherWalker Deibel — Buying a Company and Then Building ItShould you buy or build your company? It’s a question we hear a lot in the world of entrepreneurship and scaling up. Today’s show focuses on how you can use buying and then building as an acquisition growth strategy. Walker Deibel is the co-founder of three startups and has also acquired seven companies, and exited two of them successfully. He is the author of Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game and will be providing some insight as to how you should approach acquisitions. Walker Deibel believ...
2019-08-0757 min
FourWeekMBAAcquisition Entrepreneurship With Walker DeibelWalker Deibel, is an entrepreneur, investor, and advisor. He also the author of a book that is critical to master a framework to become an acquisition entrepreneur: Buy Then Build.
With Walker, we covered the key steps to get into the mindset and process of acquiring businesses, to then scale them up further.
Contents
How did you get started as an acquisition entrepreneur?
Inside acquisition entrepreneurship
How did the name “acquisition entrepreneur” came up?
What are the critical elements for a good acquisition strategy?
Lack of urgency
Accusatory mindset
Create a sense of urgency
Pitch...
2019-07-2800 min
Think Like an OwnerAuthor's Chat: Walker Deibel & SearchfunderThis episode is unique and is a joint episode with Karen Spencer from Searchfunder, Walker Deibel, and myself, and is something I'm calling "Author's Chat." I recently sent out a survey to see what content listeners and readers might enjoy hearing most and many of them said that conversations with authors of books relevant to micro PE would be interesting to them. This is one conversation along those lines. Karen and I's guest, Walker Deibel, is an acquirer of 7 businesses, author of the book and site "Buy Then Build", and is an active investor and advocate for...
2019-04-2045 min
The Jimmy Rex Show#131 - Walker Deibel - Author of "Buy then Build" Teaches us Why & How to Acquire an Existing Company to get Ahead in the Business WorldGuest Bio:Walker is an entrepreneur and an investor and he’s co-founded three startups, so he knows that side of the game. He’s also acquired seven companies and from all this experience, he has become a huge believer and proponent of the ‘Buy Then Build’ model. To acquire the infrastructure of a company first and then to go on doing all the things that you as an entrepreneur want to do.It’s serving customers, building something meaningful and sustainable and turning a profit by solving people’s problems, that’s what this episode is all about. If...
2019-03-2242 min
Future² - Corporate Innovation and EntrepreneurshipEpisode #322: Walker Deibel on Acquiring Businesses Instead of Starting ThemWalker Deibel is an acquisition entrepreneur. He has cofounded three startups and acquired seven companies. He currently serves as the President of EDC, which helps companies with multiple locations manage their supply chain through sourcing, inventory, and fulfillment management. Walker is the Managing Director for Centra, which currently owns and manages three companies. In addition Centra is a partner in over a half dozen firms covering: distribution, manufacturing, education, childcare, film and television production, enterprise software, online content, and eCommerce. Walker is the bestselling author of Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup...
2019-03-011h 02Future Squared with Steve GlaveskiEpisode #322: Walker Deibel on Acquiring Businesses Instead of Starting ThemWalker Deibel is an acquisition entrepreneur. He has cofounded three startups and acquired seven companies. He currently serves as the President of EDC, which helps companies with multiple locations manage their supply chain through sourcing, inventory, and fulfillment management. Walker is the Managing Director for Centra, which currently owns and manages three companies. In addition Centra is a partner in over a half dozen firms covering: distribution, manufacturing, education, childcare, film and television production, enterprise software, online content, and eCommerce. Walker is the bestselling author of Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup...
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