Multiple perspectives today as Chelsea Wood of the Acquisition Lab moderates a panel with 3 women who bought businesses. Topics from the panel:Cassie Niekamp bought the first company she looked at: a 40-year old fencing companyHow she dealt with a $200k valuation gapWhat went well with the transition and what didn’t go wellAnne Ristic left a 30-year career in law to buy a businessHow her collaborative leadership style has served herWhy it’s okay if you don’t have all the skills you needMorli Desai purchased an e-commerce skincare businessHer difficulty getting sellers to talk to herHow joining Acquisition Lab made all the difference in her searchAdvice from all the guests about successful acquisitionReferences and how to contact the panelists:Cassi Niekamp - LinkedInCassi's business, Bowden Fence CompanyMorli Desai - LinkedInMorli's business, Amaira Natural SkincareAnne Ristic - LinkedInAnne's business, AESChelsea Wood - LinkedInAcquisition Lab4000 Weeks by Oliver BurkemanBuy Then Build by Walker DeibelRegister for a live gathering of SMB, Micro-PE, and ETA owners, operators and investors:SMBashOverhaul your website with ongoing support & unlimited edits, all for a flat monthly fee:EversiteConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter
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