From Corporate Leader to Business Owner: Buying Your Way Into Entrepreneurship

Thinking about entrepreneurship but hesitant to start from zero? This episode explores acquiring an existing business as a practical path for managers and leaders. You’ll learn how ownership differs from leadership, the real risks of acquisitions, what skills you must add or strengthen, and practical questions to ask before taking the leap. Expect concrete frameworks on auditing your skills and resources, shifting from working in the business to working on it, handling people and culture, and choosing the right first acquisition so you buy an asset—not just a job.