
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

Sep 6, 2023 • 33min
Agency + App + Startup | Leaving Corporate America with Colton Malone
Colton Malone is a phenomenal entrepreneur and we catch him in the middle of his journey. He quit his job to focus on his agency, buy a business, and launch a business. All of which he’s doing now. Podcast Nuggies… Agency vs App (acquisition) vs Startup (from scratch) How to Fund the middle section of your Entrepreneurial Journey Episode Sponsored By Looking for fantastic remote workers? https://useshepherd.com/buyabusiness Call to Action Book a Call with Me https://calendly.com/ryancondie/podcast-15-minutes?month=2022-09 Let’s Buy a Business Newsletter https://www.letsbuyabusiness.co/subscribe 10-Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy https://ryancondie.gumroad.com/l/cUAiZ Let’s Buy a Business Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89bz23mY5sXoYVniSpSOuw Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship: https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course Curated Deals and Tips Newsletter: https://lbab.beehiiv.com/subscribe Connect with Colton Malone https://www.linkedin.com/in/colton-malone/ https://www.sponsorless.com/

Aug 30, 2023 • 8min
Jersey Mike’s: From 1 to 2,000 Stores
Peter Cancro bought Jersey Mikes when he was 17 in high school. Over the next 50 years, it franchises to the tune of 2k stores. Podcast Nuggies: Peter raises $125k ($980k in today’s dollars) in 3 days Former Football Coach (banker) bets on him Giving Back Locally Episode Sponsored By Looking for fantastic remote workers? https://useshepherd.com/buyabusiness Call to Action Book a Call with Me https://calendly.com/ryancondie/podcast-15-minutes?month=2022-09 Let’s Buy a Business Newsletter https://www.letsbuyabusiness.co/subscribe 10-Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy https://ryancondie.gumroad.com/l/cUAiZ Let’s Buy a Business Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89bz23mY5sXoYVniSpSOuw Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship: https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course Curated Deals and Tips Newsletter: https://lbab.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Aug 23, 2023 • 34min
2 Acquisitions + A Mid-7-Figure Exit in a Few Months… Round 2 with Steve Keller
Steve Keller went from a cameraman to a business owner nearly overnight. He bought 2 businesses, $120k and $1.3M in the crime scene cleanup space. BUT, this episode is different. He sold both businesses for over $6M in an incredible turnaround of events. Podcast Nuggies: Working with Strategic Acquirers 5-Month Exit and a Mid-7-Figure Exit Smaller Acquisitions can lead to MASSIVE exits + 10-year grind What being in the GAME means to Steve Episode Sponsored By Looking for fantastic remote workers? https://useshepherd.com/buyabusiness Call to Action Book a Call with Me https://calendly.com/ryancondie/podcast-15-minutes?month=2022-09 Let’s Buy a Business Newsletter https://www.letsbuyabusiness.co/subscribe 10-Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy https://ryancondie.gumroad.com/l/cUAiZ Let’s Buy a Business Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC89bz23mY5sXoYVniSpSOuw Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship: https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course Curated Deals and Tips Newsletter: https://lbab.beehiiv.com/subscribe Our first episode with Steve: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/from-cameraman-to-2x-acquisition-entrepreneur-in-the/id1506985601?i=1000604281970 Connect with Steve Keller https://www.stevekellerconsulting.com/ https://twitter.com/stevekeller3 https://www.instagram.com/stevekeller3/

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Aug 21, 2023 • 41min
Successful Agency to Multiple Acquisitions of Client Businesses with Ian and Max McCusker
Ian and Max, successful agency owners, share their journey of starting an agency, buying clients' businesses, and making massive acquisitions. They discuss working with families, creating successful partnerships, and the importance of expertise. They also highlight the value of Dental Service Organizations in expanding their business and overcoming fear in entrepreneurship. Additionally, they explore unique business opportunities and different ways to make money.

Jul 19, 2023 • 23min
Latest SBA Changes and Current Acquisition Conditions with Stephen Speer
Stephen Speer, Founder of Ecommerce Lending, discusses SBA changes, owner equity roll, and seller notes in business acquisitions. Insights into SBA funding success, current loan conditions, and future rate predictions. Evolution of SBA regulations, innovative deal structures, and navigating changes for business acquisition.

Jul 12, 2023 • 35min
Buying World-Class Businesses with Jay Vasantharajah
Jay Vasantharajah is an incredible entrepreneur and investor. He’s got an eye-popping story from his family fleeing Sri Lanka with $30 and hustling in Canada. Jay started out at Deloitte which then led to owning his own digital marketing agency and an eventual exit. Jay now buys businesses with Atlas Equity and we dive into his investment thesis, due diligence, and how to invest with the best. You don’t want to miss this episode. We dive into… His W2 corporate career started which leads RE portfolio His 1st deal in’s and out’s - Viostream Due Diligence comes down to 3-4 key business drivers Be sure to sign up for Jay’s newsletter and follow him on Twitter Episode Sponsored By Looking for fantastic remote workers? Call to Action Book a Call with Me Let’s Buy a Business Newsletter 10 Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Let’s Buy a Business Youtube Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship: https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course Stay Up to Date Newsletter: https://lbab.beehiiv.com/subscribe Connect with Jay Vasantharajah https://jayvas.com/ https://twitter.com/jayvas https://www.atlasviewequity.com/ Atlasview Equity Newsletter: https://atlasview.substack.com/

Jul 5, 2023 • 30min
Online Business Investor at Freedom Navigator with Sophie Howard
Sophie Howard has bought 29 online businesses of all sizes. She is great at buying adjacent businesses to existing ones she already owns. Sophie is also incredibly observant which allowed her to seize opportunities others missed. We dive into… Using VA’s to Scale Adding an Email Newsletter Business to a publishing business Why she focuses on business WITHOUT Social Media or Paid Ads Episode Sponsored By Looking for fantastic remote workers? Call to Action Book a Call with Me Let’s Buy a Business Newsletter 10 Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Let’s Buy a Business Youtube Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship: https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course Stay Up to Date Newsletter: https://lbab.beehiiv.com/subscribe Connect with Sophie Howard https://www.aspiringentrepreneurs.com/masterclass?

Jun 28, 2023 • 15min
What a Chick-fil-A Real Estate Deal Looks Like with Joe Quinn
Joe Quinn has been on the pod before but we dive into the specifics of what his first RE deal looked like. It was a mix of Chick-fil-A and a Hobby Lobby. Episode Sponsored By Looking for fantastic remote workers? Call to Action Book a Call with Me Let’s Buy a Business Newsletter 10 Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Let’s Buy a Business Youtube Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship: https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course Stay Up to Date Newsletter: https://lbab.beehiiv.com/subscribe Connect with Joe on Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/joequinn-vbc/

Jun 26, 2023 • 8min
How to Keep Investors Updated When You Don’t Have a Deal
Which comes first…investors or the deals? You need both. You need both at the same time and at different times. Here is how you continue your search while bringing investors along for the ride. Episode Sponsored By Looking for fantastic remote workers? Call to Action Book a Call with Me Let’s Buy a Business Newsletter 10 Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Let’s Buy a Business Youtube Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship: https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course Stay Up to Date Newsletter: https://lbab.beehiiv.com/subscribe

Jun 21, 2023 • 10min
$7.9M Home Services Business + Lucrative Agritourism Farm For Sale
Two awesome businesses featured in the newsletter last week. I highlighted 3 and my favorite one is already sold! Episode Sponsored By Looking for fantastic remote workers? Call to Action Book a Call with Me Let’s Buy a Business Newsletter 10 Step Video series to Finding a Company to Buy Let’s Buy a Business Youtube Episode Resources Connect with Ryan Condie http://linkedin.com/in/ryancondie http://letsbuyabusiness.com/ https://forms.gle/RRcXpe3dK7pNGqv16 How to Buy Your First Small Business through Acquisition Entrepreneurship: https://letsbuyabusiness.com/course Stay Up to Date Newsletter: https://lbab.beehiiv.com/subscribe $7.9M Home Services Business - Texas: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/four-established-and-integrated-north-texas-home-services-brands/2078573/ Lucrative Agritourism Farm For Sale - Georgia: https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/lucrative-agritourism-farm-tours-horse-and-carriage/1901211/