Acquiring Minds The Upside & Downside of Search, from a 20-Year Veteran
Nov 9, 2023
Kent Weaver, a veteran searcher & investor, shares his insights on the ups and downs of search. He discusses the differences between self-funded and traditional search, the power of choosing a quality industry to buy a business in, the importance of high-quality revenue and strong unit economics, and the qualities of a good search CEO. He also shares stories of search failures, emphasizes the need to dream bigger when buying a business, and talks about the long-term career benefits of doing a search.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Introduction of Aspen HR and Insights from a Veteran Buyer
01:57 • 3min
From Entrepreneurial CEO to Investor
05:09 • 14min
Update on the Acquisition Lab and Discussing the Characteristics of an Appealing Acquisition
18:58 • 2min
The Importance of Industry Quality
21:13 • 22min
Strategies for Consolidation and Industry Identification
43:37 • 5min
Comparing Self-Funded Search Investments to Traditional Search Fund Investments
48:57 • 2min