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Mentioned in 72 episodes

Buy Then Build

How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game

Book • 2018

Author

Walker Deibel

In 'Buy Then Build,' Walker Deibel provides a comprehensive guide for acquisition entrepreneurs.

The book explains how to skip the startup phase and generate profitable revenue immediately by buying an existing company.

It covers topics such as finding great brokers, generating 'deal flow,' uncovering opportunities and risks, navigating the acquisition process, and transitioning into the role of a CEO. Deibel argues that buying a business is often more lucrative than starting one from scratch, especially with the current market trends and the retirement of baby boomers who own many small businesses.

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Mentioned in 72 episodes

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the keynoter of the M&A Launchpad Conference.

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Young Couple Starts a Family Business By Buying One

Mentioned by

Mike Brown

as a guide for acquisition entrepreneurship, which he used as a reference when acquiring a distressed e-commerce company.

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$13M But Zero Cash: Why Net Worth Is a Lie

Mentioned by

Jed Morris

as a reference book he read during his search journey.

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Lessons from 24 Acquisition Nightmares

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Will Smith

when discussing the Acquisition Lab, an accelerator and community for those serious about buying a business.

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How to 4x a Contracting Business in 3 Years

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Lucas Philips

as a book that introduced him to the Earn and Return (ETA) concept.

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How to Buy & Transform a 120-Year-Old Manufacturer

Mentioned by

Will Smith

when discussing the Acquisition Lab and its success stories.

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The $50m Lifestyle Holdco

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as one of the keynotes at the M&A Launchpad conference.

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How to Build a $100m Holdco: The Power of ESOPs

Mentioned as the book that introduced many listeners to the idea of buying a business.

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New Way to Pursue ETA: Searcher-in-Residence

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the author of a book that introduced many people to the idea of buying a business.

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From Searcher to Sponsor: How to Buy a $22m Business

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the author of "Buy Then Build", a book that introduced many to the idea of buying a business.

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How 1 Couple Bought 2 Businesses

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the author of a book that introduced many to the concept of buying a business.

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How to Recover from a Fraudulent Seller

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the book that introduced many people to the idea of buying a business.

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From 16 Years in Corporate to a $1m SDE Acquisition

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the author of "Buy Then Build", a book that introduced many to the idea of buying a business.

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The Path to Becoming a Better Operator & Strategist

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the book that introduced many listeners to the idea of buying a business.

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A $10m Acquisition for Freedom and Family

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the book that introduced many to the idea of buying a business.

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From Stalled Search to $750k SDE: The Power of Speed

Mentioned by Walker Deibel in the podcast introduction as the book that introduced many listeners to the idea of buying a business.

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Bullseye: Buying a $1m SDE Business in a Hot Industry

Mentioned by Walker Deibel, the author of the book, as a resource for those interested in buying a business.

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Back from the Brink: When Everybody Quits Day 1

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as one of the keynotes at the M&A Launchpad conference.

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Stars Align After 4 Broken Deals

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the author of "Buy Then Build", a book that introduced many to the idea of buying a business.

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How to Build a Niche Holdco with $2m in Earnings

Mentioned by

Will Smith

as the book that introduced many people to the idea of buying a business.

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A Searcher’s Second Act: Building a $25m Holdco

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