Buy then Build with Author Walker Deibel

Episode 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 largest companies in the world was achievable[06:01 - 14:34] Buy Then Build Walker talks about the inspiration behind the content of his book, Buy Then BuildWalker talks about the first company he bought in 2008 that gives him the idea to write his book[15:30 - 25:59] Don’t Start a Business Walker shares his opinion on why he does not recommend starting a business Taking the odds of the startup model and just flip it over[20:40 - 25:39] Ten Trillion Dollars TsunamiWalker talks about the Ten Trillion Dollar TsunamiThere are ten trillion dollars of business value currently owned by baby boomers that need to change[25:40 - 30:19] Growth Mindset Vs. Fix MindsetWalker talks about Carol Dweck’s mindset traits studyWalker talks about Positive psychology[30:20 - 37:15] Successful Acquisition Walker talks about one of the most important pieces of the puzzle during the acquisition processFinding capital to buy a company[37:26 - 45:24] Closing SegmentFavorite book:Good to Great by Jim CollinsThe Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey Hobbies: Reading and writing, Road biking, Film producing  Successful e-commerce entrepreneurs vs. people who give up: Get up early and set aside time to think. Work hard.How to Connect with Walker - links belowResources Mentioned:Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup GameGood to Great by Jim CollinsThe Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey Carol DweckMartin SeligmanQuiet Light ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Connect with Walker on Linkedin and Buy and Build Facebook Groups. You can also visit his website at buythenbuild.com.www.FiringTheMan.comFacebookYouTubeInstagram Email us --> [email protected] to scale your Amazon business? Click here to book a strategy call.  https://calendly.com/firingtheman/amazon Support the show