Walker Deibel

Walker Deibel, bestselling author of "Buy Then Build," shares insights on why now is the perfect time to acquire a small business. He discusses the upcoming wave of business ownership transfers from retiring baby boomers and the advantages of purchasing established businesses over starting from scratch. Deibel also dives into business valuation metrics like Seller's Discretionary Earnings and the critical role of business brokers. He touches on navigating SBA loan challenges and emphasizes the importance of aligning personal skills with business opportunities.

Walker Deibel, author of Buy Then Build, discusses the rise of acquisition entrepreneurs and search funds. He explains the motivations and strategies behind these entrepreneurs and the impact on valuations and deal structures. The podcast also explores the concept of search funds and the challenges in the private capital markets.

In this insightful discussion, Walker Deibel, author and acquisition entrepreneurship expert, teams up with Nick Bradley, a business scaling aficionado. They delve into the art of valuing companies and viewing them as leverageable assets for wealth. The duo demystifies M&A complexities, emphasizing acquisition entrepreneurship as a viable path. They also compare IPOs and private equity exits, highlighting the true value of these strategies. With practical advice on navigating negotiations and enhancing business worth, this conversation is essential for aspiring entrepreneurs.

In this podcast, Walker Deibel, author and serial acquisition entrepreneur, discusses the inspiration behind his book 'Buy Then Build' and shares his opinion on the startup model. He also talks about the Ten Trillion Dollar Tsunami and the importance of a growth mindset. Additionally, he provides insights on the acquisition process and finding capital to buy a company.

Walker Deibel, an expert in acquisition entrepreneurship, discusses the game-changing strategy of acquisition. Only 4% of companies hit the 1 million revenue mark, with a mere 0.5% reaching 5 million. Baby boomers dominate the business landscape, and 48% of US companies face a transition due to owner retirements. The ETA model needs revamping to handle these massive transitions. Tech advancements influence ETA's trajectory, and decisiveness is key with determining acquisition potential within 48 hours. Stability is assured with pay and benefits remaining unchanged post-acquisition. Deibel shares his pivot from starting businesses to acquiring them and mentoring through Acquisition Lab.