How2Exit: Buy, Don't Build - M&A of Small Businesses E251: From $3M to $11M in 3 Years: Nikolas Hulewsky's Entrepreneurial Secrets Revealed!
Oct 18, 2024
54:50
Watch Here: https://youtu.be/mK3LBx9ZaSw
About the Guest(s):
Nicholas Hulewsky is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a rich background in healthcare and mergers and acquisitions. Growing up as the son of an immigrant in a large and financially struggling family, Nicholas learned the value of hard work and opportunity at an early age. After a decade in corporate healthcare, he ventured into entrepreneurship, successfully growing and eventually exiting multiple businesses, including a medical billing company and a home health and hospice service. Currently, he operates a holdco involved in various sectors, such as real estate, cryptocurrency, tree trimming, and an AI healthcare startup.
Summary:
In this episode of the How2Exit host Ronald Skelton talks with Nicholas Hulewsky about his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor. Nicholas shares how his family's immigrant background fueled his drive, leading him to acquire and scale businesses, eventually making successful exits. He discusses his investment strategy, the importance of market research, off-market acquisitions, and building strong relationships. The conversation also highlights the role of emotional intelligence and how ADHD can be a superpower in entrepreneurship.
Key Takeaways:
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Contact Nikolas on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolas-hulewsky-617b132a/
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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):
Nicholas Hulewsky is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with a rich background in healthcare and mergers and acquisitions. Growing up as the son of an immigrant in a large and financially struggling family, Nicholas learned the value of hard work and opportunity at an early age. After a decade in corporate healthcare, he ventured into entrepreneurship, successfully growing and eventually exiting multiple businesses, including a medical billing company and a home health and hospice service. Currently, he operates a holdco involved in various sectors, such as real estate, cryptocurrency, tree trimming, and an AI healthcare startup.
Summary:
In this episode of the How2Exit host Ronald Skelton talks with Nicholas Hulewsky about his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur and investor. Nicholas shares how his family's immigrant background fueled his drive, leading him to acquire and scale businesses, eventually making successful exits. He discusses his investment strategy, the importance of market research, off-market acquisitions, and building strong relationships. The conversation also highlights the role of emotional intelligence and how ADHD can be a superpower in entrepreneurship.
Key Takeaways:
- Rapport Building and Trust: Establishing genuine connections and trust with sellers is crucial for successful negotiations and acquisitions.
- Diverse Venture Portfolio: Nicholas's holdco spans industries from crypto to healthcare, showcasing the value of diversified investments.
- The Power of Curiosity: Emphasizing curiosity and an eagerness to learn as invaluable traits for any entrepreneur.
- Off-Market Acquisition Strategy: Nicholas shares insights on finding off-market deals, stressing the importance of targeted research and strategic outreach.
- Leadership Qualities: Identifying operators who show leadership, adaptability, and a strong desire to grow is key in choosing partners for business ventures.
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Contact Nikolas on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nikolas-hulewsky-617b132a/
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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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