Episodes

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Oct. 25, 2022

How Entrepreneurs Get Health Insurance in 2022 with Jason Ferguson

Jason Ferguson is an incredible health insurance broker and has spent 20+ years working with entrepreneurs. This episode is for: Mainly for US listeners. He is free to use for Utah, Missouri, Texas, and Arizona. Episode Sponsored By Let’s Buy a Business: Narrowing Down My Criteria for My Business Acquisition Search Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Free Book - The EXITpr...
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Oct. 21, 2022

Business Listing: SBA Pre-Qual, 19-Year-Old eCom Computer Business | 1.5% Paid Advertising on $4.7M Rev + $578K SDE

This is one of my own listings. I usually separate the podcast from brokers, but I think this business could be interesting for many listeners. REVENUE $4,741,323 INCOME $578,386 MULTIPLE 3.49x Asking Price: $2,020,000 + Inventory Starting in 2004, this e-commerce business has long been the go-to source for day traders, stock traders, and financial markets buying their multi-monitor computer systems. This business is loved in the industry because of its nearly two decades of exceptional cu...
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Oct. 14, 2022

They Got Acquired with Lexi Grant

Lexi Grant is a builder of companies, people, content, and of profit. Her sweet spot is the intersection of content and business. In early 2021, Lexi sold The Write Life, a brand for writers she’d grown as a side business for eight years. Previously, from 2015-2019, she served as EVP of Content at The Penny Hoarder, a personal finance media company. She joined as the third employee after my content agency was acquired. Her latest project is They Got Acquired, a content company. Their mission i...
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Oct. 12, 2022

How to Design Your Business Around Your Life with Jodie Cook

Jodie has been living in different countries over the last six years 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 WHICH COMES OUT NEXT MONTH. We dive into… — Designing your life consciously — Businesses that are fun to run are more fun to sell — Systemizing ...
260
Sept. 30, 2022

6 Critical Takeaways with 4 Successful Entrepreneurs

I went to breakfast and lunch the same day with 4 entrepreneurs. 2 for breakfast. 2 for lunch. Success was different for each one but I deem them all successful in the home, with their families, and of course with their businesses. Episode Resources 10-Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ Free Book - The EXITpreneur Playbook https://drive.google.com/file/d/1oLwMMM6qgzMVTE2uYAoquZxge_lTx4X3/view Episode Sponsored By Let’s Buy a Business: Narrowing Down My C...
259
Sept. 20, 2022

W2 to Owner - Get Your Finances in Order with Dave Lowell

Dave Lowell is fantastic. He’s not your parents’ financial planner where there is no fun till you hit 65. Dave is a financial planner that wants you to have fun too. We dive into... W2 to Business Owners' Success What HNW earners do Building your Financial Foundation Conversations with your Spouse Capital position - a new term for me but this is awesome Episode Resources Let’s Buy a Business: Narrowing Down My Criteria for My Business Acquisition Search Connect with Dave Lowell https://w...
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Sept. 16, 2022

Most Common Problem After Talking to 12 Searchers - Narrowing Down Your Search Criteria

After speaking with 12 listeners last week, the most common problem I'm seeing is a lack of focus and no specific criteria. This is a rerun with some updates from my #2 episode. Most of my criteria are the same except for size and business history. Episode Resources Buy Then Build Let’s Buy a Business: Narrowing Down My Criteria for My Business Acquisition Search Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or l...
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Sept. 8, 2022

Digital Service Business to College Students - Deep Dive with Lewis Faucett

Lewis and I dive into an interesting service company we found with some awesome attributes. We focus on areas of due diligence too. Here is the listing: https://feinternational.com/buy-a-website/62956-digital-services-college-admissions-career-coaching-19m-gross-yr Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Free Book - The EXITpreneur Playbook 10-Step Video serie...
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Aug. 30, 2022

Evaluating the Books During Due Diligence with Matt Remuzzi of CapForge

Matt Remuzzi started CapForge, wonderful bookkeeping, and CPA firm. He has helped 100’s, maybe 1000’s buyers and sellers with their books. I started to use them when I bought a business that had their books done by them. It was that convincing. Matt and the CapForge team can help you in due diligence and his unique perspective as a business owner is not just about numbers. Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sig...
255
Aug. 25, 2022

$68M in Revenue Since 1994 - Legacy Product / Brand for Sale

Listing deep dive. Weird pricing but that is what opens it up to creative deals. This is a deal to get creative on. Wanna take over a great brand with 37 years of history? This is it. Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Free Book - The EXITpreneur Playbook 10-Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Niche Manufacturing Company in the Fitness Equipment...
254
Aug. 23, 2022

How to Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur?

Listener mailbag. I dive into mental and financial areas of making the switch from employee to entrepreneur. OTHER EPISODES TO CHECK OUT: Jesse Safir Jennifer Anderson Damon Chlarson Brent Parker Rob Thompson Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Free Book - The EXITpreneur Playbook 10-Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Connect with Ryan Condie ht...
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Aug. 18, 2022

Multiple Online Business Deal Dives With Yury Byalik from Onfolio Holdings

Yury is the Head of Strategy & Acquisitions at Onfolio Holdings (NASDAQ: ONFO). He’s been in the acquisition game for a long time. We dive into… Buyer Pitfalls for online businesses Add backs - Failed Marketing is not an add back Deal Deep Dives Productized Services The weirdest way to make money… Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Free Book - The EX...
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Aug. 9, 2022

How to Buy a Mountain Resort in a 300-Person Town with Rob Thompson

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. :) Episode Resources Exclusive...
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Aug. 4, 2022

Avoiding Due Diligence Pitfalls with Ahmed Raza

Ahmed Raza has bought several businesses and now runs RapidDiligence.com which helps others evaluate businesses. From 1 off deals to streamlining his process, he helps others avoid pitfalls in the search world. We dive into… Underestimate the amount of work required Costs outside of COGS, what creeps up here Angel deals and structure Episode Resources Free Book - The EXITpreneur Playbook 10-Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just...
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Aug. 2, 2022

$1M For a Business Selling Phones to the Elderly with Lewis Fausett

We dive into a business for sale selling phones to older people. :) Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: or Connect with Ryan Condie Connect...
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July 21, 2022

How Kat Weaver Won 6-Figures to Start Her Business

Kat Weaver is an incredible entrepreneur with a successful exit for her first business in 2022. She won over 6 figures of grants and free money to start her first business. Kat now helps entrepreneurs raise money for their own businesses. We dive into… — Rethinking capital to launch or acquire a business — How to seek out investors — How to raise money from investors Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up he...
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July 19, 2022

Everything About Using Your 401K to Buy a Business - Frank Selden Interview

We dive into how to use your existing 401k to invest or buy a business or real estate. Fascinating topic that is incredibly complex. Frank shoots you straight here. This is known as ROBS or Rollover as Business Start-ups. Episode Resources 10-Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ry...
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July 14, 2022

Two Deal Listing Deep Dives - Texas Edition

Here are two businesses for sale right now that caught my eye from Texas Business Buyers. I dive into the high-level overview of their listings and what areas I would focus on for due diligence. Aquarium for Sale 30-Year-Old Plumbing Business Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabus...
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July 8, 2022

Building a World-Class Customer Experience with Your Acquisition with Scott Porter

Scott Porter is world-class in everything he does. His customer experience touch points are gold and we dive into… -- How to stand out as a boring business (he used to run 3 nursing homes, yeah, that's boring!) -- Seeking Challenges in your Career (he was on the founding team of an airline that just SPAC'd) -- Humanizing Experiences in everyday life. Episode Resources Exclusive to the Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | S...
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June 23, 2022

Mistakes I'm seeing Often from Buyers Right Now

2 Glaring Mistakes: Being too broad or too narrow on business criteria that aren't matching your effort. Nickle and Diming when you find a great business. Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16
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June 17, 2022

How to View Mainstreet Businesses in a Recession with Clint Fiore

Clint has 7+ years as a broker. 40+ deals. That’s a lot. Bought businesses, grew them, hired operators, a pilot, an awesome dad, etc. He's one of the clearest thinkers I've met in this space and that's because this isn't his first rodeo. You're gonna love these gems by Clint. Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.co...
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June 14, 2022

My Brief Background + 3 Unique Deal Structures

I dive into my background of starting 10 businesses, buying/selling 12 deals, and 3 unique deal structures. Episode Resources Exclusive to Let’s Buy a Business podcast, get $25 just by taking a demo to learn more about Divvy, sign up here: Divvy | Start or letsbuyabusiness.com/divvy Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16
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June 7, 2022

What You Will feel as a Searcher with Jordan Carter

This is one of my favorite episodes. Jordan Carter dives into many of the fears and doubts that you have while searching. We dive into... -- Telling Family and Friends -- What if it goes bust? -- What will people say and think -- How you can't search part time -- How to fund your acquisition Episode Resources 10 Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 Connect with...
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May 26, 2022

Alternative Lending Options for $5-$20M businesses with Stephen Speer

Stephen is an OG in the lending space, especially for online businesses. He knows how these businesses operate which is rarer from lenders. BUT now he has something he's been working on for 7+ years which is how to fund businesses in the $5M - $20M range. We dive into... -- Capital Access Fund -- Alternative ways to Finance $5M - $20M businesses -- All things criteria, size, interest rates, PG's, etc. Episode Resources 10 Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Connect with Ryan Condie...