How to Buy a SMB in the USA as an International Buyer with Krystof Bartos -

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In this podcast, Krystof Bartos,  guides you through his story of buying a small (SMB) in the USA while still living in the Czech Republic.   With his extensive experience in finance, Krystof makes the complex process of acquiring an SMB, with a US partner,  in the USA more approachable and manageable for international buyers, setting them on the path to more acquisitions.

SHOW NOTES:
00:00 Intro to Krystof from and still living in the Czech Republic
02:00 Krystof's Call to Adventure 
04:27 Coaches he worked with Jeremy Harbour and Carl Allen
05:04  His financial experience
06:01  Why did he focus on the financial part
08:00  Consulting for Equity story 
10:53  How to realize gains in a Consulting for Equity Gig
16:42  Finding his partner & doing deals
23:20  Distressed or profitable company
24:45  What was Motive for selling?
27:26  How to trust a brand new business partner
30:13  How much does each partner own of acquisition
33:21  Talking to SBA banks to get real yes/no - getting deals not done fast
35:55   Seller stayed on & part of the family
37:17  Did you make any big changes to company after close?
40:25  Copy writing and AI
44:21  Andrew Longcore,  Attorney saved the deal
45:21  Why he likes Tony Robbins
46:53  Keith Cunningham too




LINKS to Krystof Bartos
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krystofbartos/
www.krystofbartos.com