Inspired Or Acquired

In this conversation with Dr. Bob Ledda, owner of All Alaska Outdoors and an emergency medicine physician, listeners get an insider's look at running a renowned fishing lodge in Alaska. Dr. Ledda shares insights on the balance between his medical career and outdoor adventures, providing a unique experience for guests. He dives into the complexities of valuing the lodge, discussing both financial dynamics and the importance of marketing. With impressive growth metrics and a viral YouTube hit, the future of the lodge is as intriguing as its past.

On this episode of Inspired Or Acquired we have the Eversite founders. Joe Benson and Rob Benson have been in digital marketing for +15 years. They're created Eversite, which is a fast growing 'website as a service subscription' that has happy customers, recurring revenue and great margin. As they keep growing it becomes an ideal target for business buyers where Clint Fiore could see it being worth $20M in the future if they continue on this path.  Visit eversite.com to check out their business model or follow Joe on X at https://twitter.com/joebensonx

Josh Hall successfully sold a web design agency in 2020. Since then he's been creating podcasts, courses and community to help other web designers grow their business. Clint gives a valuation, and we look ahead at a 5 year forecast. We also discuss his pivot in the last year to a paid community model and the decision to create the Web Designer Pro brand.

Bryant Suellentrop has quickly built a great recruiting agency, Elevate and Delegate, for US companies to hire team members in the Philippines. Clint Fiore gives a valuation for his company, and Bryant discusses the possibility of selling part of his company. Plus we chat about the recent news of another agency Support Shepherd selling and the future of offshoring.Companies mentioned: https://elevateanddelegate.com/https://www.appletreebusiness.com/https://bisonbusiness.com/

Kriss Berg, aka Car Wash Guy on X, has two incredible businesses. His online supplement business drives 7 figures of profit per year, and his car wash businesses eliminate his taxes. Is it too good to sell?

Nolan Gore runs a landscaping business in Austin that's in the top 25% for top line revenue. We discuss his recent acquisition of another landscaping company, why he probably shouldn't sell now, and what his business could be worth in 5 years. 

Sam Leslie is a plumbing business owner who navigated the tumultuous journey of deciding whether to sell his company. He shares his comedic reflections on balancing work and family life with seven kids while tackling financial strategies and market trends. Sam delves into the emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, discussing the impact of mental health and self-awareness. Plus, he offers insight into the complexities of hiring and fostering a positive work environment. This candid chat highlights the quest for fulfillment beyond conventional success.

Brian Beers, owner of a thriving Midas franchise group with 33 locations, shares his inspiring journey from a small family operation to a multi-million dollar enterprise. He discusses the intriguing valuation insights, revealing potential sale prices and the challenges of underperforming locations. The conversation also dives into strategic growth management and the emotional dilemmas of selling versus continuing to expand. With valuable advice on partnerships and company culture, Brian's passion for problem-solving shines through.