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From Operator To Acquirer
- Justin exited two prior companies and then started fractional COO consulting for small businesses.
- He shifted from consulting to acquisitions to own portfolio companies because buying offered faster momentum than starting from scratch.
Product-Market Fit Is The Biggest Edge
- Buying a business that has found product-market fit removes the hardest startup barrier.
- You can focus on scaling operations and marketing instead of proving demand from scratch.
Search Widely And Be Persistent
- Cast a wide net: use brokers, marketplaces, direct outreach and personal networks while searching.
- Expect the search to be arduous and review hundreds of listings to find 40–50 serious prospects.