How to Survive Buying a Bad Business

It looked like a dream: $2m EBITDA, recurring, large market. Only after Judd Lorson bought it did he learn the truth. Topics in Judd's interview:Searchfund accelerator pros & consUnderstanding investors' role in your acquisitionImportance of 100% transparency with employees (even pre-acquisition)Debt collection business pros & consDiscovery that he's acquired a bad businessManaging hostility with sellersWhat is the proper attitude for buying a business?How to resign as CEO the right wayLinks & how to reach Judd:Original case note from Yale about Judd's storyThe Acquiring Minds debate about Self-Funded Search vs. Traditional Search Fundsjudd DOT lorson AT gmailLinkedInGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamLearn 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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