business acquisitions

Unlock the secrets of e-commerce success with our guest today, Jeff Campbell, a digital marketing veteran, and ecommerce entrepreneur, who's here to share his insights.

In this episode, we have the privilege of speaking with a true powerhouse in the world of digital marketing and e-commerce, Jeff Campbell. As the President of aiCommerce and an Adjunct Professor of Digital Marketing at Wake Forest University, he brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the table. Jeff's strategic vision and operational prowess have led to numerous successful business acquisitions and exits.

Main Talking Points:

• Jeff's journey in the world of digital marketing and e-commerce.
• The role of aiCommerce in blending human and artificial intelligence for profitable growth in the e-commerce sector.
• Strategies for success in e-commerce, including the importance of marketplaces and digital media.
• The significance of a comprehensive Go-To-Market Strategy for e-commerce brands.
• Exclusive special offers for Post Purchase PRO’s Listeners, including a free audit and a 50% discount on launch fees with the code "4Ps."

🔗 Additional resources:

• Explore aiCommerce's services and offerings at their website: aicommerce.com.
• Contact Jeff directly at jeff.campbell@aicommerce.com.
• Connect with Jeff on Facebook at @CJeffCampbell and on LinkedIn at CJeffCampbell.

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In this episode of the Label Free Podcast, host Deanna Radulescu interviews Adrian Knight, an adventurer, acquisition entrepreneur, and business turnaround expert from the UK. Adrian shares his journey of buying and selling businesses, starting with his first company that he bought for £1 and sold for six figures within 24 months. He discusses his transition from being a startup entrepreneur to focusing on acquisitions and turnarounds, highlighting the different skill sets required for each. Adrian emphasizes the importance of understanding the problems and challenges of a business before making an acquisition. He also talks about his passion for personal development and physical fitness, which he believes contributes to his success as an entrepreneur. Adrian shares his experiences participating in endurance events and how they positively impact his mindset and overall well-being. He provides valuable advice for business owners, encouraging them to prioritize themselves and create space for personal growth. Listeners can connect with Adrian on Instagram (@AdrianJknight) to learn more about his journey and ventures. Here are 3 takeaways:

1. Prioritize personal development and self-care: Adrian emphasizes the importance of prioritizing personal growth and well-being. By investing time in oneself, such as through reading, meditation, and exercise, individuals can become a better version of themselves and bring that positive energy into their businesses.
2. Approach business acquisitions with caution: When buying a business, it is crucial to thoroughly assess the problems and challenges it may have. Many businesses are sold because of existing issues, and it is essential to understand the reasons behind the sale and the potential obstacles that may arise. Due diligence is necessary to make informed decisions.
3. Build relationships with business owners: Adrian highlights the significance of building relationships with the owners of the businesses being acquired. Understanding their motivations, challenges, and experiences can provide valuable insights and knowledge. Maintaining these relationships even after the acquisition can be beneficial for ongoing support and guidance.

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In this week's episode of The Wize Guys Podcast,  we'll explore how to successfully navigate business mergers and acquisitions. Join Ed and Jamie, as we take a deep dive into the intricacies of this growth strategy. We'll be sharing pearls of wisdom from our wealth of experience - discussing the advantages, pitfalls, and the critical importance of striking the right loan value ratio. And here's a pro tip right upfront - keep that ratio below 50%. 

Purchasing a business isn't just about numbers and legalities - there's a significant emotional aspect too. We'll help you understand the motivations of the vendor, the value of patience and empathy, and how to spot warning signs. Jamie's got a compelling narrative of tireless pursuit, spanning over half a decade, that culminated in triumph - you really don't want to miss it. 

As we wrap up, we'll delve into the practicalities of a business acquisition. Enlighten yourself on the pros and cons of transitioning an acquisition over different periods, the keys to successful joint branding, and the measures to ensure a smooth and seamless transition for the clients. Plus, Jamie delivers some essential tips - from ensuring the cultural fit with the vendor to carrying out due diligence and risk assessment. So plug in, and get ready for a riveting conversation filled with insider knowledge on successfully navigating practice acquisitions!

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Some thoughts following up a great conversation with Dr. E Michael Jones on usury, banking, and business. How do we identify where the SYSTEM is oppressing us vs. where we are suppressing ourselves? Adjusting ourselves is always easier than adjusting others, so how do we identify those cases to put our energy into the best efforts possible?

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B2B brands are hungry for growth - but are they approaching LinkedIn and other paid channels the right way?

Justin Rowe is the CMO of Impactable, a bonafide LinkedIn marketing expert, and a startup founder whose B2B marketing agency was acquired in 2021 after serving over 1,000 clients in 30+ countries. 

Learn about his journey from the restaurant business to B2B marketing, and how a side hustle turned into a full-fledged LinkedIn outreach agency that ultimately pivoted into paid media offerings and sold for seven figures. 

Being scrappy and figuring things out for himself has followed Justin through his journey, and it has been quite an eventful one! 

This episode dives into what happened when LinkedIn threatened to sue his agency and suspended their ad account. As a result, Justin changed the company name and ultimately repositioned the agency brand and narrative.

Spoiler alert: they came out successful on the other side!

Justin’s agency also went through a major business pivot, switching from outreach services to driving most of its revenue from paid media services. 

Success doesn’t always come in the form of linear growth, it ebbs and flows. Justin discusses what he’s learned along the way, sharing what he would have done differently in retrospect.

Finally, this episode breaks down what it really takes to drive growth on digital and how brands should be looking at different channels (hint: never put all your eggs in the same basket!).

In this episode of Markigy, Justin and Leanne discuss:

• Startup life and the genesis of Justin’s agency.
• Navigating turbulence and challenges throughout the founder journey.
• Investing into people and teams for long-term success.
• How most people view LinkedIn and why it needs to shift.
• Tips and tricks on driving growth on LinkedIn and beyond.

The actionable takeaways mentioned in this episode are:

• No matter what you’re selling, it’s a people business, so invest in them.
• Rebrands have a huge impact on business if done right: be meaningful and relatable.
• Own your data sets and invest in quality CRM.
• Being successful on LinkedIn likely requires a mindset shift.
• Diversify your channels across organic and paid.

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From a young age, Donald Spann wanted to become an entrepreneur because he wanted two simple things: time freedom and financial stability. Thanks to an over seven-figure exit from Vicky Virtual Receptionists, he achieved this goal. But getting there was full of twists and turns. Listen to learn how a random Reddit thread, a cleaning business and a spinoff company led to this life-changing sale.

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To get the full transcript, go here: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/donald-spann-vicky-virtual-receptionists/ 

Like so many founders, Lauren Gaggioli had been heads down in her Higher Scores Test Prep business for so long, she didn’t realize how valuable it was. She wanted to know: was this course business sellable? In this episode, you’ll learn how Lauren leveraged her podcast, consistent passive income, SEO traffic, list size, and course offerings to exit for $180,000.

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For the transcript, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/lauren-gaggioli-higher-scores-test-prep 

How far can seven hours a week take your business? For Anna Maste and Marianne Edwards, it led to a seven-figure deal that funded Marianne’s retirement. Learn how this mother-daughter duo bootstrapped a membership site for RVers called Boondockers Welcome — and along the way, redefined what entrepreneurship can look like.

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To get free access to Dr. Sherry Walling's MicroConf talk, go to: https://microconf.com/endwell

For the full transcript to this episode, go to: https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/anna-mast-boondockers-welcome

Sam Parr catapulted to celebrity status within the startup world when he sold a daily newsletter called The Hustle for a reported 8 figures. But how did this down-to-earth guy with no previous media experience build such a valuable company? This episode breaks down that story. You’ll hear exactly how Sam Parr went from being a scrappy college kid with a hot dog stand to one of the leading voices in entrepreneurship.

Thanks to this episode’s sponsor, Chicago Partners, a team of financial advisors who specialize in wealth management: https://ChicagoPartnersLLC.com

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Craig Boddington is a highly successful entrepreneur who has bought and sold lots of companies during his career.

He sold some businesses and retired and then decided to move to Florida where he has set up Blackhouse Private Equity, which is a private equity group investing into global mergers and acquisitions.

Craig is a 5th generation entrepreneur and he took over his fathers construction business, which had to be closed down after a few years. Craig also joined the army and then started to get involved in IT project management and training, moving into change and transformation management.

Craig talks about how he has evolved his business acquisition strategy, first buying a HVAC (air conditioning business). Craig is now focusing on specific sectors seeking to buy portfolios of companies that are complimentary.

Craig dissects how he built up a portfolio of companies and some of the challenges which he has faced during that journey.

- Deeply understanding the founders motivations and story can enable a more sympathetic approach which meets their criteria.
- Deal pie - understanding the needs, worried about personal guarantees for example, or personal debt hanging over their shoulders, bringing forward solutions to their issues can help the business owner to achieve their objectives.
- You will need to find access to capital.
- Create capital events throughout the process, this ensures that you are getting paid on the way through.
- Be congruent in your approach to business acquisitions.
- Only work with people that you mutually like, respect, trust and admire.
- Go to the broker network - these will provide you with live leads. Own marketing is a lot more difficult.
- Ask the broker the following questions: How long have you been a broker? How many deals have you completed in the past 24 months? What structures have you implemented for the acquisitions that you have brokered?
- Don’t get deal heat - there will always be another opportunity.
- Trust your guy feeling.

To contact Craig email: craig.boddington@blackhousepe.com
https://blackhousepe.com/

Is there a right time to sell your business? This was what Jon Hainstock and his co-founder, Ben Bartling, had to figure out when they were planning their exit from ZoomShift. Learn how they chose the right moment to agree to a 7-figure deal — and how they approached building one of the top small business scheduling softwares on the market.

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For the full transcript of this episode, go to:  https://theygotacquired.com/podcast/jon-hainstock-zoomshift/

Lexi Grant didn’t start her first or second business with the goal of selling them one day. She was just doing what she does best: bootstrapping content companies from the ground up. But thanks to an acquihire that thrust her career forward, and a six-figure exit from a side project called The Write Life, Lexi knows just how meaningful an acquisition can be. Learn about her journey through both businesses — and the moment she knew it was time to create They Got Acquired.

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The marketing software ReferralHero wouldn’t exist if Manuel Frigerio hadn’t built his previous startup — one that ultimately failed. But thanks to Manuel’s ability to listen to customers’ needs and pivot at the right moment, he built ReferralHero and sold it for 6 figures. Learn how Manuel used each business he built to springboard to his next big opportunity.

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Laura Roeder didn’t use a broker, M&A advisor, or marketplace to sell the social media scheduling tool, MeetEdgar. She found her buyer the same way she’d found success throughout her career: with a gutsy cold pitch. Learn how she and her husband, Chris Williams, built and sold the platform for seven figures — and how they did it without sacrificing all their time to the business.

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Take a sneak peek at our They Got Acquired podcast with this Season 1 trailer. Host Lexi Grant takes you behind the scenes of companies that sell for 6, 7 or low-8 figures — the kinds of exits that don’t usually get splashy headlines but can be life-changing for founders.

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Live probate training episode #24: Buying property through business acquisitions, and buying businesses through real estate deals; using asset-based lending to fund buy and holds; and tax strategies for real estate investing.

Full show notes and resources:  https://probatemastery.com/how-to-buy-a-small-business-in-probate-plus-most-tax-efficient-real-estate-investment-strategies-in-2021/

Watch with video on YouTube:  https://youtu.be/LFBbdaVzYOg
Chad's Probate Certification Course: https://probatemastery.com
Facebook Group: Estate Professionals Mastermind

Time Stamps (YouTube links):
0:00 Transaction engineering: Subject to replacement property contingency and rent-back after closing
5:13 Save the deal: How to get your buyer paid for residential leaseback at an above-market rent
9:54 Small businesses in probate: How to buy a profitable business in probate/in an estate.
12:07 The opportunity in small business acquisition and real estate in probate
15:02 How to buy a business and help the seller pay zero capital gains.
17:29 Buying real estate through small business acquisitions and saving on income taxes
20:18 Great businesses to invest in right now and in 2022, and how to compete with business brokers
25:35 Why do companies offer equity to employees?
33:46 How much money do I need to buy a small business? Can I buy a business without money?
36:22 How to structure the transfer of business ownership
42:34 Buy and hold real estate investing: Is a residential or commercial loan better?
44:31 Why asset-based lending for rental property beats conventional loans
46:54 Asset-based loans from community banks vs. hard money, private money
47:57 What should I say when applying for a community bank loan for an investment property?
48:59 How to Pitch Owner Finance Script: Tax Advantages to a Free-and-Clear Seller
51:40 Is flipping houses worth it? Most tax-efficient way to flip houses and avoid capital gains tax with creative financing
53:47 Why would you not do a 1031 Exchange in a Biden economy?

Learn more at www.probatemastery.com

In this episode the recluse billionaire, Mr. O, takes live questions from attendees such as what type of assets Mr. O uses to hold his wealth, dealing with risks in business, & extracting cash out of acquisition deals.  We also have an update from a tiny home developer seeking insight from Mr. O in the last episode (Episode #9).

Nowhere else can you get mentorship from a billionaire on a weekly basis other than this podcast and the ENIGMA Mastery Group!

Checkout the Thirteen Standards of Knowledge:  https://www.enigmamastery.net/13sok

If you're a small business owner and would like to apply for a free business analysis by Mr. O; send an email to ADMIN@ENIGMAMASTERY.NET.  Type "FREE BUSINESS ANALYSIS" in the subject line.

To attend a live podcast recording and have the chance to have your business questions answered live by Mr. O, register here:   https://www.enigmamastery.net/podcastregister

For more go to:  https://www.enigmamastery.net/blog/AAB10

In this episode, Mac Lackey tells us why being proactively preparing your business to be sold is vital even if you do not plan to exit. Are you adding the strategic value your business needs to be sold? Tune in to another episode with Mac Lackey to find out. 

About our Guest: 

Mac Lackey has started and sold 6 businesses beyond 7 and 8 figures since 1995. Today, he runs ExitDNA which is a 90 day coaching program for entrepreneurs. The program helps entrepreneurs add strategic value to their companies to ultimately increase their exit valuation. 

On today’s episode 

• Reimagining how we do business during covid-19 - 2:00
• How to detect business trends early? - 3:50 
• When to prepare your business exit strategy? - 6:55 
• This is the reason entrepreneurs buy existing businesses - 11:33
• Who would pay most to buy your business? - 14:03
• Is your business ready for exit coaching? - 15:50
• When is the best time to get exit coaching?-  19:20
• Signs you are ready to exit your business -  21:17
• The most exciting business opportunity of 2021-  26:00 
• Here is why the early exit is the best exit - 30:20
• You do not have to choose between family and business - 33:10 

Key Takeaways: 

• To detect trends early, ask yourself: What is new in the world (eg: Covid-19)? what’s going to change as a result of this new dynamic? What’s going to remain the same? What are other people doing?
• 1 - 3 years away from an exit is the best time to start working towards your exit. 
• Preparing your business to be sold is crucial regardless of whether or not you plan to sell it.
• Creating value quickly and exiting early is usually easier than selling in more mature stages.
• Technology today makes it much easier for entrepreneurs to create significant value fast in the early stages of the business. 
• Large corporations often acquire small businesses in their early stages. They can focus on distribution and scaling, as the intellectual work and product-market fit has already been established by the small business. 

Memorable Quotes by Mac Lackey:
“It doesn’t matter if you ever want to sell your company or not, what you really want is you want the option. One of the ways to create the option is to decide immediately that you’re going to be proactive about it. Once you make that mental shift those things start to happen”  

Do you have an exit story? Share it with us in the comments. And don’t forget to say hello if you would like to share your entrepreneurship story on our podcast. 

Connect with Mac Lackey:

• Exit DNA website: Exit DNA
• Personal website: https://maclackey.com/ 
• Instagram: maclackey
• LinkedIn: Maclackey

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• Website: ajlawrence.com
• Email: aj@b8fpodcast.com
• Instagram: @ajlawrence
• LinkedIn: A.J. Lawrence

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In this episode I will discuss 4 tips to help entrepreneurs buy a business using the SBA 7(a)  loan program.