Episode 2: Don’t Buy a Company Until You Listen to This

The value in manufacturing M&A is made on the purchase. Not the exit.In Episode 02, Mike Fritz, who's bought shops at multiples as low as 1.56x, lays out the full buying framework: how to know what to look for, how to avoid the landmines, and how to make sure every deal moves you toward your actual goal.Key topics covered:Why jumping multiple brackets beats growing revenue every timeHow to start with the end in mind before you ever open a financial statementFirst acquisition vs. bolt-on- why the rules are completely differentWhat a growth play looks like (good capabilities, solid customers, low capacity)The key man trap and how one seller's relationships can torpedo your deal post-closeVertical integration- why it's brilliant in theory and dangerous without the right operational team"I have never hit a target I did not know was there. And a lot of times in acquisitions, we don't think about it like that."Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube and all major podcast platforms.Connect with Mike FritzEmail: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikefritzinvestor/Follow the Manufacturing M&A PodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/manufacturing-ma-podcast/