How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses E148: Building a Fun and Profitable Portfolio of B2B SaaS Companies with Kevin McArdle
Oct 6, 2023
59:18
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About The Guest(s): Kevin McArdle is the CEO of Big Band Software, a SaaS holding company that acquires and operates B2B SaaS businesses. With extensive experience in the software industry, Kevin has successfully acquired 45 businesses throughout his career. β
Summary: Kevin McArdle, CEO of Big Band Software, shares his journey from being a high school math teacher to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the software industry. He discusses the origin story of Big Band Software and its unique approach to mergers and acquisitions. Kevin emphasizes the importance of building a strong company culture and highlights the criteria his team looks for when acquiring businesses. He also provides insights into the current landscape of the software industry and the opportunities it presents for entrepreneurs. In addition, Kevin and Ronald Skelton explore the risks associated with using homegrown software and the importance of a stable and supportable tech stack. They also discuss the characteristics of Kevin's dream business and the factors that make a business attractive for acquisition. β
Key Takeaways:
Contact Kevin on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mcardle-6bbb296/
Website: https://bigbandsoftware.com/
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How2Exit Joins IT ExchangeNet's Channel Partner Network!
-Why IT ExchangeNet?
Since 1998, IT ExchangeNet has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. IT ExchangeNet works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years IT ExchangeNet has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match.
"Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron Skelton
The IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.
If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and weβll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.
Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.
Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.
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About The Guest(s): Kevin McArdle is the CEO of Big Band Software, a SaaS holding company that acquires and operates B2B SaaS businesses. With extensive experience in the software industry, Kevin has successfully acquired 45 businesses throughout his career. β
Summary: Kevin McArdle, CEO of Big Band Software, shares his journey from being a high school math teacher to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the software industry. He discusses the origin story of Big Band Software and its unique approach to mergers and acquisitions. Kevin emphasizes the importance of building a strong company culture and highlights the criteria his team looks for when acquiring businesses. He also provides insights into the current landscape of the software industry and the opportunities it presents for entrepreneurs. In addition, Kevin and Ronald Skelton explore the risks associated with using homegrown software and the importance of a stable and supportable tech stack. They also discuss the characteristics of Kevin's dream business and the factors that make a business attractive for acquisition. β
Key Takeaways:
- Building a great company culture is essential for long-term success.
- Big Band Software focuses on acquiring profitable and growing B2B SaaS businesses.
- The software industry offers numerous opportunities for entrepreneurs due to its low barrier to entry.
- It is important to avoid using homegrown software and instead opt for stable and supportable tech stacks.
- Characteristics of an attractive business for acquisition include solid technical foundations, high revenue margins, low customer churn, and a niche industry that is easy to understand.
Contact Kevin on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-mcardle-6bbb296/
Website: https://bigbandsoftware.com/
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How2Exit Joins IT ExchangeNet's Channel Partner Network!
-Why IT ExchangeNet?
Since 1998, IT ExchangeNet has created $5 billion in value by selling more than 225 IT businesses in 20 countries. IT ExchangeNet works exclusively with IT-enabled businesses generating between $5M and $30M who are ready to be sold, and M&A decision-makers who are ready to buy. For over 25 years IT ExchangeNet has developed industry knowledge that helps them determine whether a seller is a good fit for their buyers before making a match.
"Out of all of the brokers I've met, this team has the most experience and I believe the best ability to get IT service businesses sold at the best price" - Ron Skelton
The IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace we partnered with has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms, and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow, and Salesforce space.
If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and weβll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.
Are you interested in what your business may be worth? Unlock the value of your IT Services firm, visit https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit and complete the contact form.
Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.
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π°If youβd like additional ways to support this podcast, you can become a paid subscriber here: https://how2exit.substack.com/
βΊVisit Our Website: https://www.how2exit.com/
π§For Business Inquiries: Me@4sale2sold.com
Don't Forget to SUBSCRIBE to the How2Exit channel and press (π) to join the Notification Squad and stay updated with new uploads.β¨
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#How2Exit # # πThanks for watching! π
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