Recording of a live panel hosted by EO Silicon Valley with Acquiring Minds host Will Smith moderating. Topics discussed:3 stories of buying businessesWhat the search, due diligence, transition was like for each of the 3 entrepreneursSilicon Valley-style entrepreneurship vs. entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA)The napkin math of a business acquisition with an SBA loanMoving from white collar to blue collar environmentsIs there a "type" who buys a business?Graduating from buying your 1st business to your 2nd, 3rd, and beyondHow buying a first business can quickly lead to more acquisition opportunitiesInorganic growth vs. organic growthWhat being an investor in search deals looks likeScariest moment from each entrepreneur's journeyQuestion: How do you think about due diligence?Question: Does the softness in the macro M&A market affect activity in search?Question: Thoughts on roll-ups.References and how to contact George, Corey, or Nick:LinkedIn for the panelists: George Goates, Corey Veverka, Nick HaschkaGeorge Goates’ previous interview on Acquiring Minds: The Joys & Pain of Owning a $10m City Bus BusinessCorey Veverka’s previous interview on Acquiring Minds: How to Buy the Business Where You WorkNick Haschka’s previous 2 interviews on Acquiring Minds:How One Small Acquisition Led to 9 More in 5 Years6 Ways Buying a Business Has Changed Since 2016EO Silicon ValleyClub Sportiva in San Jose, site of the panelGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:Contact [email protected] or visit Aspen HRLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter
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