Owner vs CEO: 2 Approaches to Buying a Business
Acquiring Minds
English - June 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour - 156 MB - ★★★★★ - 131 ratingsEntrepreneurship Business Investing entrepreneurship entrepreneur online business smb acquire acquisition Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
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Derek Turner has done both a traditional search fund and self-funded. We hear both stories & explore the differences.
Topics in Derek’s interview:
The advantages of a geographically-focused searchHis method for pitching business owners doing cold outreachChallenges within the laser van businessBeing a good soldier vs being a suckerThe downside of growthThe perils of buying from unpleasant ownersHow the company grew with no marketingHiring a GM to run the businessWhy have a board with a self-funded acquisitionWhy self-funded search feels different than traditional search fundsLinks and how to contact Derek:
TwitterLinkedInRoll-a-ShieldDerek’s Twitter thread “When does a ‘good soldier’ become a ‘sucker’?”Derek’s thread on traditional search (being a CEO) vs. self-funded search (being an owner)With SIG, you can buy your own business and retain majority ownership:
Search Investment GroupGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:
Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:
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