The Do's And Don'ts Of Small Business Buying (From A Business Broker) w/ Ryan Condie
Apr 23, 2024
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Ryan Condie, a business broker who has bought and sold 8 companies, shares insights on purchasing established businesses, the passion and persistence needed in business, his journey in the candy business, effective strategies for engaging with target audiences, transitioning to online businesses, and embracing a big business mindset for long-term success.
Buying established businesses reduces the need to start from scratch, focusing on product-market fit and revenue.
Gamifying business operations can lead to continuous motivation and enjoyment, emphasizing growth opportunities.
Balancing risk and goals is crucial in choosing the right business size to acquire, starting small for valuable learning experiences.
Deep dives
Buying Established Businesses with Existing Customer Base
Buying businesses with product-market fit, customers, and revenue offers a way to avoid starting from scratch. Focus on businesses with risk, growth, transferability, and documentation pillars to ensure success in acquisitions.
The Value in Buying and Selling Businesses
Ryan Condi shares his experience of buying and selling multiple businesses, highlighting the importance of finding growth opportunities and streamlining operations. He emphasizes the gamification of business as a motivating factor.
Balancing Business as a Game and a Serious Venture
Treating business as a game while staying serious about its operations allows for continuous motivation and enjoyment. Persistence and viewing business as a competition drive continuous growth and engagement.
Packaging and Selling Online Businesses
Ryan discusses the essential factors in packaging online businesses for sale, focusing on risk, growth opportunities, transferability, and solid documentation. The ability to reduce buyer's risk increases the value and marketability of the business.
Starting Small vs. Buying Big in Business Acquisitions
While larger businesses offer more stability and growth potential, starting with smaller acquisitions can provide valuable learning experiences and opportunities to enter the market gradually. Balancing risk tolerance and goals is crucial in choosing the right business size to acquire.
Ryan Condie has bought and sold 8 companies over the last few years and is an active practicing business broker! He runs the podcast "Let's Buy A Business"
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