Let's Buy a Business

ALL SBA UPDATES! AI-Native Application Process with Ray $3M+ requiring QofE's ETA / Investor-backed deals are changing distributions! NAICS Matching is loosened!   Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta   Ray's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SBA_Ray Webinar recording. https://events.lendesca.com/ Email: [email protected]  

Most people think they're working really hard, but they're outsourcing to AI the most important question. Use AI as a tool, but don't let it replace your thinking. Most searchers are getting left behind and spinning their wheels and will never close a deal because AI is doing the thinking for them.     Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.  

Brad is a world-class entrepreneur and business broker and does an incredible amount of deals. We dive into how to separate yourself from other searchers who will never end up buying a business.   Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta. Guest Name Brad Wayland   Guest Email [email protected]   Additional guest information bradwayland.com https://www.acquisitiongame.com/

Alright, a question I get often. What is the difference between EBITDA vs SDE? We dive into a few high-level differences to watch out for when evaluating businesses. EBITDA is typically used for larger businesses ($2-3M+ Profit). SDE is typically used for smaller businesses. BUT neither of those is cash flow. A few podcast nuggies: - SDE is not Cash Flow - Loan payments don't show up on the P&L many times - If you take a business with no debt, stack on 80%+ debt, you are fundamentally changing the entire business structure. You are ADDING risk here. You can get into trouble if you only take their costs vs WHAT YOUR costs will be.   Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.

Can you negatively add back an owner's salary because you're going to put an operator in? Yes, but don't expect the owner to pay for that in the valuation. Or to take you seriously if you propose that. Why hire just 1 person? Why not hire 50 people and go into super growth mode while losing $3M/year?   Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.  

Oran Rose shares how he moved from door-to-door pest control sales into life insurance, driven partly by losing his father young and seeing firsthand the impact of inadequate coverage. He later shifted into health insurance, where he helps entrepreneurs and self-employed families understand options beyond expensive COBRA or full-price marketplace plans. The big theme is that business owners often overpay because they do not know how income, subsidies, private plans, short-term plans, and marketplace coverage can be combined. Oran's advice: talk to a qualified agent before assuming health insurance has to be a massive monthly burden. * Oran's background in door-to-door sales gave him the persistence needed to succeed in insurance. * How to get health insurance for entrepreneurs * Examples of families saving $1,500–$2,600+ per month by restructuring coverage. * Health insurance is confusing, but the right agent can help business owners avoid overpaying.

* **The summit is not the end.** Even at the top of Everest, Hillary and Norgay was already seeing the next mountain. * **The journey is what changes you.** The growth comes in the uphill and downhill, not sitting at the summit. * **Chase the next mountain from gratitude, not emptiness.** Measure the gain, not the gap.   Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.

5 Ways to find subtle businesses for sale. 1. Generous Referral Fees - $25k+ 2. Regional Conferences 3. Build Relationships with Failed Searchers 4. Start with a Smaller Acquisition 5. Micro Reputation Bonus - Create Hyper Local Presence   Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.    

Paul Lajoie started as a CPA, spent years in corporate finance, then left the W-2 world after buying his first flooring business with his brother. That first acquisition replaced both his and his wife's income, but he learned hard lessons around working capital, cash flow timing, and not overanalyzing every deal. Across 15 acquisitions, his biggest lessons were to remove emotion and ego, avoid buying what you don't fully understand, live frugally to fund the next deal, and seek help from people who have done it before. Podcast Nuggies: * Bought first business with $45K down * Working capital nearly crushed them * Don't buy based on HOPE * Buy existing before starting from scratch * Cast a wide acquisition net - WHY?   Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.   The Exit Plan Book - https://amzn.to/4d74WPw Free Audio Book - The Exit Plan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYgD_1pks_8 BizBuyPro Website :BizBuyPro.com LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-lajoie-51513711/

I generally keep this podcast and my brokering separate, but there's some crossover here. I dive into a local Utah cleaning business that does residential and commercial cleanings and can be run entirely remotely. It has about $5k a month in recurring revenue and about $150k in revenue the last 12 months. It did about $20k in profit, with some clear paths to growth in terms of marketing and focus. Link to listing: https://quietlight.com/listings/18828377/     Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.    

Just like there are levels to businesses and experience, there are levels to entrepreneurship and stability. Need that first foundation? Check out these guys. https://x.com/ShannonJean https://x.com/mhp_guy   Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta

How to fail when you switch from employee to entrepreneur / business owner. 1. No one is coming to save "your calendar" 2. Forget time, focus on Results 3. Check Your Emotions at the Door - Tired? Who cares. No motivation? Who cares. 4. Create an accountability / reward system. 5 Q's to Ask 1. If today repeated for 30 days, would revenue go up? 2. What did I do today that directly created a lead, a call, or a checkout? 3. What's the one activity I did today that I can tie to dollars within 7–30 days? 4. If I had to make $5k this week, what would I do next? Did I do any of that? 5. What did I do that was avoidance dressed up as work? (branding tweaks, tools, busywork)   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].

SBA changes for minority, non personally guaranteed owners! This could be massive.        SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].

Jaryd Krause shares how he went from being a plumber in Australia to buying online businesses (starting on Flippa in 2014) because he wanted a travel-friendly lifestyle. He then breaks down a recent deal where his clients bought a US-based business that helps Amazon sellers get product feedback and saw big upside from systems, team, and expansion opportunities. The acquisition used SBA financing plus a seller note, but the process got messy with legal slowdowns, tax/IRS hiccups, and classic "deal fatigue." Podcast Nuggies: Real SBA deal dive with real structures Why this was a fit for the buyers?? Respect - how to have the buyer/seller get along. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. ****** Join the last cohort for a while. **How to Buy a Business Live Cohort** - April 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ ****** Learn more about Jaryd here! https://buyingonlinebusiness.com/

Growth is Expensive. Why do businesses seem to hover in the $200k to $400k SDE range?   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. ****** Join the last cohort for awhile **How to Buy a Business Live Cohort** - April 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/

Nick Akers started by founding a venture-capital-backed company, then moved into a more "traditional" track leading a manufacturing company before spending ~2.5–3 years doing an ETA-style search. He ultimately acquired an IT services business (STL Communications) and rebranded it to Inzo Technologies, where he focuses heavily on cybersecurity for small/legacy businesses. He sees buyers walking into messy, outdated environments (personal email accounts, weak licensing, no backups/firewalls, passwords shared everywhere) and argues IT + cybersecurity due diligence should be part of every deal. Podcast Nuggies: Legacy IT is usually a "mess" post-close Add IT/cyber due diligence before closing MFA + password manager are non-negotiable Phishing clicks can wreck you in minutes USE POSITIVE PAY to approve every expense SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. ****** Join the last cohort for a while. **How to Buy a Business Live Cohort** - April 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/

Add backs. How to use Math and Logic: 1 - Does it make logical sense? 2 - Is there a paper trail? Documented? - A real add-back has receipts + it shows up cleanly in the books/bank. 3 - Is this a re-occurring expense or 1-time? 4 - Is this Tax Fraud?   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. ****** Join the last cohort for a while. **How to Buy a Business Live Cohort** - April 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/

Chad Petersen has done A LOT of deals. We dive into his accidental entrepreneur journey....started mowing lawns at 13, realized ownership = freedom, then built + sold his first company at 19 and kept repeating the "build cash flow → sell for a liquidity jump" playbook (six of his own). * What buyers do wrong with brokers (and how to stand out): the market has more motivated buyers; buyers kill deals by showing entitlement, fighting NDAs, and not having a personal financial statement ready. * Real-world examples: a CPA bought an ~$8M drywall business by staying patient/emotionally steady (and spent about $2.5k on legal) SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. ===== Find more about Chad at his website below. https://chadpeterson.com/ ===== Join the next **How to Buy a Business Live Cohort** - April 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/

Dan Ockey is a financial guru but not in the weird guru way. He's full of incredibly practical advice and has worked with hundreds and hundreds of couples to help with their finances.   * $20k debt → debt-free; built Sensei (26 coaches, 1.5k clients) * Foundations: track spend, separate biz/personal, kill debt, 3–6 mo EF, simple cashflow * Owners: pay yourself 30–50% early; avoid burnout; better decisions * Couples: shared plan/coach; align goals; win together   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Feb 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   Sourcing List: https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source     https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ockey/ https://www.centseifinance.com/base-organic-free-class/

I knew a searcher who was buying a job, but didn't know they were buying a job. Buying a job is a bad thing. You just need to be realistic about what you are actually buying and what your intent is with acquiring a business. Repeat, there is nothing passive about buying a business. If you want a mailbox check, buy dividend-paying stocks or CDs.     Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort  https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/     Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].

How to review 2025. Measuring the Gain, Not the Gap. AND...starting something you do not know the ending of before you start.   Two opportunities to receive help: 1. One-on-one consulting 2. January Life Cohort   Jan 2026 - Live Cohort - Jan 7-9th https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com Consulting - https://www.Letsbuyabusiness.com/2026

You're gonna love this episode. No joke, someone needs to make a series about Sean. He constantly bets on himself and has an incredible story. Podcast Nuggies From biomedical engineer to investor: moved to Memphis, flipped ~1,500 houses, syndicated ~800 units. Transitioned back to Utah; year-plus search with multiple failed LOIs, then bought PSI Tops (countertops/cabinets) in late 2024 (~$800k EBITDA, 35 employees, included real estate/SBA). DON'T be afraid of being the backup buyer!   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Jan 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Guest Name:  Sean Tagge   Additional guest information https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantagge/ acornea.com

Math doesn't lie. Be real with your position, which side of the equation are you on? Are you using Multipliers? Are you capturing 7% of the value or 93% of the value created? Wealth comes from owning equity. Salary is linear while equity compounds via multiples. $1M profit. $250k goes to employee. $750k in profit left goes to owner. $750k x 4 (equity multiplier) = $3M $3.75M goes to owner. 6.6% of the value goes to the employee. 93% of the value goes to the owner. Owners have huge risks. Employees get paid first. That's ok. That's the way it's supposed to be if you don't take any risks.   Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Join the next How to Buy a Business Cohort  https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/   Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

Patrick Dichter is such a fun guest and entrepreneur to have on. His wealth of knowledge is so valuable. You will not be disappointed in this episode. Podcast Nuggies: Grew Apple Tree from ~$1.2M rev / ~$330k SDE to ~$4.5M in 4 years—non-CPA owner. Pipeline: ~500 cold emails → ~20 calls → 6 LOIs → 1 close; personalize & call now. Target "professional services" (non-licensed) so non-CPA ownership works. Structures: SBA + cash + seller notes; two fully seller-financed; carve-out was best. Lessons: first deal is hardest; change management is tough; precision matters.   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort  https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks.  Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].     Appletree Business Services - https://appletreebusiness.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdichter Inspired or Acquired -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-or-acquired/id1741345654

Most management tasks shouldn't take six months. Yet many companies let them drag on. Break each day into three lists:   1. Tasks that bring in new business (raise revenue or cut costs). 2. Tasks to maintain or keep operations running. 3. Tasks others expect, but that don't add value.   Never start list 2 until list 1 is done. Never start list 3 until list 2 is done. Aim to complete list 1 before noon, when your mind is most alert.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

400 episodes 700k downloads (most coming recently) Raised money for acquisitions for amazing entrepreneurs. Spoken at events.Thanks everyone.  6 weeks left in 2025. Let's get after it.   I have 2 afternoons wide open, you can grab a time in the show notes.  15 min slots.https://cal.com/ryan-condie/thanks       SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   15-Min call slots - Free - https://cal.com/ryan-condie/thanks   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

3 Bonus Tips.Get an Army of Searchers Bad CIMs = Hidden Gems Get to $100k (at a minimum)   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/     Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source  

Mini - Episode - 6 min.   Timidity is one of the worst sins. No one will follow you or believe you in. Make a bold bet now.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now.  https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0   Join the next How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

Seller Financing All Cash Using a Loan **Most use a combination of all 3.   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Nov 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.   Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0   Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

Entry-Level Deep Dive into Due Diligence - I cover a lot here.   Financial Employee Admin / Business Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR)   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Nov 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0   Sourcing List: https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/source/

Here is the 2-min "Sniff Test" on how you can avoid going after the wrong deals for you. It will eventually get to the point where it can be done in a few seconds but start out going deep into about 20-30 business summaries (CIMs) to get a handle on things.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now.  https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Oct 2025? https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/   Sourcing List: https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/source/

We're on to sourcing. People who fall off the search train end up at Dell. Here are 6 ways you can search creatively for a business to buy.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0   Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Sept 2025? https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/   Sourcing List: https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/source/

The most important part of the business acquisition search....what are you looking for (specific) and why!?   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now.   https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0     Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Sept 2025?https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/   Questions to Ask Around Narrowing Down Your Criteria: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VXYFgAVquG3vwhDiDo4tEHnIx0xI_Hok1o_Mc_ru23Y/edit?usp=sharing

Episode 1: Buying a Business 101 - Introduction to the concept of buying a business - Benefits of acquisition versus starting from scratch. - Common myths and misconceptions.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0

Ryan Price went down the Traditional Search Fund ETA path and realized after a year that it wasn't the right fit. He pivoted, went off on his own and bought an adjacent business through an SBA loan with no money down. Yes, it does happen. :).   Podcast Nuggies: Ryan Price's path from e-comm sales to acquisitions Lessons from leaving a search fund accelerator Buying a speech clinic with 0% down SBA loan Direct outreach vs. cold emails in finding deals Challenges with sellers, employees, and cash flow The reality of the post-acquisition J-curve   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0

3 Listings. 2 listed by brokers. 1 listed by the owner.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0   Community Launch! -September Co-Hort Launch!   Listing 1 - Dental office - https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/dental-practice-for-sale/2384947/ Listing 2 - Marketing Agency - https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/turn-key-marketing-agency-w-high-monthly-recurring-revenue/2378252/ Listing 3 - FBA Business - https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/profitable-amazon-fba-pet-care-brand-20k-monthly-profit/2359420/

We dive into the risks for both the buyer and seller here. THIS episode started out as a personal conversation that turned into something we needed to record publicly. Ryan is fantastic. You'll love this episode. Even the best experts make mistakes.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0

This is how you save time.     SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.   Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now.  https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? - https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness

I'm gonna scare you in this episode. Am I solving for freedom or just running from something? Do I understand how this business actually makes money? Can I survive the worst-case scenario? What will break in my life if I say yes? Do I know what success looks like in 12 months? And will I still want it then?   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.   Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.   Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.     YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? - https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness    

Deal 1 - SBA Pre-Qualified: 12-Year-Old SaaS Payment Platform | $186K MRR | Owner Works Minimal Hours https://quietlight.com/listings/16590131/   Deal 2 - High-Growth Travel Brand | $40M+ Sales | Patented Products https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/high-growth-travel-brand-40m-sales-patented-products/2372419/   Deal 3 - Multiple Rev Streams - E-commerce, Local, National Service - Rugs! https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/multiple-rev-streams-e-commerce-local-national-service-rugs/2292694/     SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? - https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness

Rob Thompson left a lucrative tech career to buy a small mountain resort in the middle of nowhere. The nearest town has 300 people and his resort has 10 hotel rooms, 12 cabins, and 12 train cars you can stay in.   We dive into… - All types of entrepreneurship that opened doors - Making Huge life Decisions and moving to a town of 300 people - Rethinking his Corporate Career - How he found the resort - Day 1 through 30 in running the resort Don't miss this episode. :)   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? - https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness

I have received 100's of buyer search criteria. Most of them are ridiculous and describe the perfect business.You NEED to match up your criteria and then overlay it with your abilities, financing options, AND your commitment to the search.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? - https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness

Mira Nair had an amazing corporate career until something shifted. She wanted to build a business and life on her own way. With a background in eCommerce, running the entire P&L and operating divisions, Mira was ready for her own company.   Podcast Nuggies: How to use your corporate experience in buying business What steps to help prepare yourself to making the leap How women can break through the mold!   *Note I was the sell-side broker on this deal!   Need IT Help? Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? -https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness   **Questions on ROBS??**Diane Rosenkrantz - [email protected]    

Ian and Max McCusker for Round 2. 2 years after their first acquisition, we get an update! Spoiler Alert - They are sleeping on an air mattress across the country every other week! But they are crushing it. Podcast Nuggies Buying #2 location across the country Worst Day of his life…being cheap and breaking a water pipe. You can be an idiot and still figure it out.   Need IT Help? Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? -https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness

Ian and Max are some of my favorite people. We've been internet friends for years and even had their Grandpa on the podcast 3 years ago. They built an awesome agency, saw inefficiency with their clients, and bought into one of their clients' businesses. You know an agency is good when they get into the equity game. Podcast Nuggies we dive into… Starting out as an Agency and Buying their Clients' Businesses Massive Bets with Acquisitions and 11th-hour Freak Outs Working with Families How to Create Successful Partnerships   Need IT Help? Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? -https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness    

Everything has a spin. A few lessons learned after 400 episodes and 5 years of the podcast.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? - https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness

Tyler Mumford is an absolute beast. He had a high-flying tech job in sales and got sick of the grind. He heard of idea on The Koerner Office (fantastic show) and within 6 weeks, was making money as an owner.This is an amazing episode.   Podcast Nuggies Why start vs buy? How he determined buying wasn't right for him at the ripe age of 26. Franchise path How to start that entrepreneurial muscle right now   Need IT Help? Check out.... www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? -https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness

Patrick McMillan from Amplēo does a deep dive into financial due diligence, cash flow, and business operations! This guy knows his stuff and seen firsthand how bad things can get without proper due diligence and financial understanding. Podcast Nuggies: Cash flow fundamentals Founder Fraud! What $1M disappearing does... M&A activity in early 2025—lots of quality of earnings reports happening, a balanced buyer-seller market. Take Action. You know what that means.   SMBs are the biggest target for cyberattacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected]. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? - https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness

Over the last seven years, Jodie has lived in different countries while managing her business, exiting, writing books, and training/competing as a powerlifter. She's just 32 years old (ish) and has put herself in a position to never work again—just for money. She wrote Ten Year Career: Reimagine Business, Design Your Life, Fast Track Your Freedom.  We dive into… — Designing your life consciously — Businesses that are fun to run are more fun to sell — Systemizing your business — Stop acting like you're going to live forever — How to raise entrepreneurial kids   SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? - https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness

Chase Murdock is a legend. He is one of the most genuine people I know and the founder of Decada Group. Decada Group is a holding company in Salt Lake City, UT. He's self-funded a holding company with a custom suit shop, an art school, a construction company, and more. Podcast Nuggies Building a holding company and long term businesses on their own terms Repeatable Playbooks across industries Digging deep for 12 months, and then Finding and Hiring World-Class CEOs   Need IT Help? Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at [email protected].   Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/.   YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? -https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness