
Let’s Buy a Business
Buying a business is a blend of process, timing, and luck. A few times a week Ryan Condie shares the deals he’s looking at in a short form podcast. Listen in on updates from investors and bankers. Whether you’re buying a business to own and operate or building up your passive income, you’ll learn what to focus on and what to avoid during acquisition.
Latest episodes

Aug 31, 2020 • 3min
Listener Puts an Offer on a Deal / Update on My Deal #3
Jennifer is all business: she's a listener who put an offer on a business. Also, the latest with my deal. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/

Aug 28, 2020 • 8min
Nothing to Do with Buying a Company But It’s Everything to Do with Buying a Company
Write 50 things you want to do AND THEN put a price tag next to each one. You'd be shocked how inexpensive some of these things are. I spoke to a very successful individual who has seen great success at several VC-backed companies but ultimately, he just wants to live on the beach with his kids and surf. He's now pursuing buying a company because he can apply his skill sets to his own businesses and get into the lifestyle he wants. Start with the end in mind. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/

Aug 26, 2020 • 12min
Online Deals I'm Seeing Right Now
Pretty stellar businesses available right now. Here is how Ryan approaches looking at and evaluating these businesses. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/

Aug 24, 2020 • 15min
How to Reach Out to Owners Directly to Buy Their Company
How do you reach out directly to an owner to buy their company? There is an art here, but keep in mind, this is hard to do. I've seen a lot of people do this but you can lose a lot of time and not get anywhere. HAVING said that, I still do it. Here are some tips/tricks. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/

Aug 21, 2020 • 27min
Raleigh Williams Interview - Selling His Entertainment Business
Wow! This episode is so good! From Raleigh, leaving his high-paying corporate lawyer career, to grinding it out building Escape Rooms and Trampoline Parks. Raleigh talks about his exit and how to go about selling his company. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ Connect with Raleigh Williams https://www.linkedin.com/in/raleigh-williams-32477042/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raleigh-g-audio-experience/id1463899267 raleighwilliams7@gmail.com

Aug 19, 2020 • 9min
Ask for Money, You get Advice. Ask for Advice, You get Money
Ryan spoke to a few individuals who want to buy a business in 2 to 10 years. That's great, but the issue was money. You can buy a business with investors. Here are a few thoughts on raising money from someone who has never raised money. Full Disclosure. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/

Aug 17, 2020 • 5min
Latest Insights on my Deal and Due Diligence
Quick update on my deal and the due diligence process AND putting together a partnership agreement. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/

Aug 14, 2020 • 9min
How to Buy a Company with a Job and Kids
Buying a company while you have a job and kids and Costco bills is hard. So is life. So is going into a job you hate. You need to figure out where you can cut expenses and activities that are a waste of time. Song was the perfect example of how to stay disciplined in his search. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/

Aug 12, 2020 • 31min
Song Pettus Dominates the Search and Buys a Stellar Company
Song has an incredible story of how he did his search with a full-time job in the LA region. Song had to focus on saying no to nearly everything that didn't fit his criteria while working at 6am and again from 8pm to 1am to find a company. He bought a stellar business in March in the middle of the COVID pandemic. Song talks about what attracted him to the business, how to make quick decisions, and why you need multiple lenders. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ Connect with Song Pettus Total Accounting and Bookkeeping Solutions www.taabs.la song@taabs.la

Aug 10, 2020 • 9min
Frustrations of Searching for a Business to Buy
Looking for a business can be miserable. You're alone, you don't produce anything, ship anything, sell anything, talk to happy customers and you don't make any money. Keep reminding yourself of your "WHY". My, why is financial freedom, buying, and building an awesome business and having fun while doing it for my family. Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/