The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple

392 - Why I Did Not Quit!

02 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I talk about one of the most important lessons I learned during the harder seasons of my life. When things are not going well, when m...

391 - Get in the Arena

26 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Too many people say they want to acquire a business, but never actually step into the arena. In this episode, I draw on Theodore Roosevelt's powerful ...

390 - How Fast Do You Make Decisions?

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Napoleon Hill told the story that Andrew Carnegie gave him 60 seconds to decide whether he would take on the task of studying the most successful peo...

389 - What NOT To Do When Interviewing Your Chairperson!

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Interviewing a Chairperson is one of the most important steps in building a successful acquisition platform. Yet many mentees approach these convers...

388 - Your #1 Asset (Most People Waste It)

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your #1 Asset (Most People Waste It) Most people think their biggest asset in acquisitions is money, a great network, or the perfect deal. It isn't. Y...

387 - Motivation Is a Byproduct, Not the Goal!

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most business acquirers believe they need more motivation, better deal flow, or a smarter strategy. In this episode, I explains why all three are sy...

386 - Silence Does Not Mean No

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Many potential deals die because buyers misinterpret silence as rejection. In this episode, I explain why silence from a seller usually has nothing ...

385 - Busy Is Not the Same as Dangerous!

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people in business acquisitions stay busy but never become dangerous. They prepare. They plan. They organize. But they avoid the work that act...

384 - Information Is Not the Problem. Standards Are.

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most people believe the reason they are not closing deals is a lack of information. They are wrong. In this episode, I explain why success in business...

383 - Stop Spray and Pray!

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most letters fail before they are even finished. They are generic. They are self focused. And they make it obvious that no real thought went into the ...

382 - What Is A Doofus Test?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most bad deals do not fail at the closing table. They fail early, and people ignore the warning signs. In this short podcast, I explain one of the mos...

381 - Mid-January: Hope Is Over. Are You Executing?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mid-January is where most New Year's resolutions quietly break. The goals are still written down. The intentions are still there. But execution starts...

380 - Don't Be A BOT!

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Your biggest competition in business acquisitions is not private equity or investment banks. It is human BOTS. In this short podcast, I explain how mo...

379 - New Year Resolutions Are Weak. Execution Commitments Win!

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Most New Year's resolutions fail by February.   Not because people lack ambition, but because resolutions are emotional promises rather than executio...

378 - December 26th - The Day Pretenders Quit!

26 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

December 26th is the most honest day of the year. The holidays are over. The noise is gone. And what remains is the truth about whether you are actual...

377 - Why My Most Successful Mentees All Share These Same Traits

20 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why do some mentees close deals faster while others stay stuck for years? In this podcast episode, I break down the exact traits shared by my most suc...

376 - The Tools Changed. The Excuses Didn't!

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday I did a video titled "Are You Stuck In The Past!? Here is the link if you missed it. https://youtu.be/JMNyXjW40UY?si=L8yC6pFGFJ3sK2H_   ...

375 - Why Some VIP Members Win Fast and Why One Didn't

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, I shared a video titled Two Of My Favorite VIP Stories! Here is that link if you missed it. https://youtu.be/G0nn1ola5m4?si=1tO94c6_S9jorY0...

374 - How To Tell If You're A High Performer?

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Today, as I record this, it's Black Friday, the traditional big shopping day after Thanksgiving in the United States.  Special sales everywhere, so w...

373 - How Good Negotiators Actually Win!

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for a truth bomb... Most people who think they're good negotiators are actually terrible at it. Seriously. They don't prepare properly....

372 - The Value of a Time Log!

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Time Log is a "No BS" record of your priorities and distractions.   It can be an incredibly powerful tool on your Business Acquisition journey!  ...

371 - A Life Worth Being Proud Of!

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you want to learn the power of a well written obituary and how it can motivate you to take action and do great things?   On this week's Business ...

370 - Has The Government Shutdown Killed Business Acquisition?! Part Two

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Yesterday, I did a video as part one on this subject. Here is the link to that video.   https://youtu.be/bHAMpMlY_jo?si=28uHN0XrwjR6aqmC    This po...

369 -Why 90% of Giants Disappear and What That Means for You

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Of the original Fortune 500 list in 1955, only about 49–60 companies are still on the list today, depending on how you count mergers and breakups. ...

368 - How to Use ChatGPT Effectively ... And Not Get Fooled!

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Technology is a great tool but don't promote it to the CEO.   As William Ernest Henley said in his poem Invictus ... I am the master of my fate,   ...

367 - "Fuck, Follow-Up Worked!"

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

No censorship on this one. This podcast title is the actual text I received in an email from a mentee. Most people and mentees don't understand how ...

366 - Who Are The Five People You Spend The Most Time With?

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Who you spend your time with is not an easy choice... and who you decide to spend the MOST time with is CRITICAL to your success!    On this week's...

365 - Are You Busy ... or Are You Progressing?

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Action Without Progress is Just Motion. That's the hard truth.   Let's focus on results that will get you across the business acquisition goal line! ...

364 - Procrastination is the Thief of Time (and Opportunity)

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's podcast, I share a recent experience with a mentee that reminded me of the cost of procrastination. I'll also give you a challenge! Rem...

363 - How Strong Is Your "Why" And Your Level Of Commitment?

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many mentees stumble when their "Why" and their commitment are weak.    This week's podcast is designed to address that potential pitfall by forcing...

362 - How To Build Daily Consistency That Wins in Acquisitions!

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why is discipline more important than motivation? Here is this week's podcast, and that is the subject.  I explain how to build discipline that keeps...

361 - Labor Day: From Laboring to Leading

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Labor Day is a holiday in America. And it is this weekend. Here is this week's podcast. In under three minutes, I will share my thoughts on Labor Day ...

360 - Persistence Pays: A First Deal Closed with 100% Seller Financing

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A case study teaches valuable lessons. Here is a good example from an Empire Group member. https://go.brucewhipple.com/groupcoaching  If you're wond...

359 - A Tale Of Two Mindsets!

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many mentees don't realize they can do more than they think. Whether you think you can or think you can't you are right! If you're wondering about the...

358 -You Don't Need Permission to Succeed

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Too many mentees don't realize they are more ready than they think. This week's podcast unpacks that. If you're wondering about the steps in the busin...

357 - Acquisitions Are Won In The Mind!

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Deals aren't won in the negotiation room. They are won in the mind, long before you ever talk to a seller. This week's podcast unpacks that process. I...

356 - A Steve Jobs Lesson, Case Study & A Reality Check

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is among the best, if not the best, advice I have ever heard, all packed into just one minute and 28 seconds. This week's podcast is one to liste...

355 - Give Yourself A Fighting Chance!

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing how to do any craft is critical. Here is a case study on the lesson of "You Don't Know What You Don't Know!" This week's podcast explores how ...

354 - The Image In The Mirror: Why Self-Belief Closes Deals

13 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your self image and self belief are critical in closing deals. This week's podcast explores how to evaluate and change that self image. If you're wond...

353 - Fear vs. Freedom: Why Most Never Sign Their Own Declaration

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This weekend is the celebration of our Independence Day in America. It is a perfect time to reflect on the courage of those 56 men who gave us the fre...

352 - Halftime Check-In: Are You Winning 2025?

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Half of 2025 is behind us next week. Let's look at your half-time check-in. In this week's podcast, I talk about how to evaluate the first half of 202...

351 - What Really Moves You From the Field to the Goal Line?

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mentees that know what to do and take action with a strong "Why" are typically those that have the best chances to succeed. In this week's podcast, I ...

350 - The Fortune Is In The Follow-Up!

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mentees often don't realize how critical follow up is to success in business acquistions. In this week's podcast, I talk about the statistics on follo...

349 - Want To Lose Trust In 30 Seconds? Do This!

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I don't get why people are late. In this week's podcast, I talk about how being late can kill a deal before you even say one word. In business acquisi...

348 - Your Word Is Your Bond - Integrity in Acquisitions and in Life!

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are a few things worth dying for and integrity is one of those things for me. In this week's podcast, I share a personal story that illustrates ...

347 - Case Study - 100% Seller Finance With Seller Paying $130K Broker Fee!

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Case studies can teach a lot of business acquisition lessons, and this one has a lot of lessons. 100% seller finance Accounts receivable are left for...

346 - Investigate Before You Invest!

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of the best lessons I learned from one of my mentors in business acquisition was "Investigate Before You Invest!" We know that applies to deals bu...

345 - Do You Suffer From OPD?

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

OPD (Other People's Drama) can be a killer. Here is what OPD is, how to recognize it and what to do about it. For the Acquisition Advantage 2025 Boot...

344 - Can You Really Do Seller Finance? Let's See!

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Does seller finance really work? You betcha it does. Here's an example. Seller finance is what this week's video is about. For the Acquisition Advanta...

343 - It's About Listening!

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How well do you listen? Probably not too well but you can change that. This week's podcast is about how to ask the questions that work and that improv...

342- Will You Get To The Finish Line?

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We all have 24 hours a day. How you spend that time is what can make all the difference. Here is a great example from a VIP Mastermind member. This we...

341 - "I've Been Through This Before—And I'm Not Doing It Again"

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Your mental attitude is everything in this business acquisition environment. Many people will freeze and not realize the opportunity in chaos. This we...

340 - Fear: Recognize It. Face It. Move Anyway!

05 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I did a podcast on "What Are You Really Afraid Of?" This week, I want to talk about how to deal with fear. This podcast might make you think...

339 - What Are You Really Afraid Of?

29 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Listening to those who have "Been There and Done That" can help you avoid many mistakes.  But understand you will make mistakes and fail your way to ...

338 - Are You Living Groundhog Day?

22 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How disciplined is your life and how much are you following your goals rather than working someone else's "to do" list? That is what this week's podca...

337 - Late To The Meeting? You've Already Lost!

15 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Being on time is something I am passionate about and also how I judge others. I also talk about the new Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp that started o...

336 - Will Your Passport Outlive You?

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Will Your Passport Outlive You? I hope not but I am not so sure about myself. This was a pretty impactful event for me and what this week's podcast is...

335 - AI Overdose:The Hidden Cost Of Convenience

02 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Artificial Intelligence aka AI is a great tool. But you need to be careful with it and know how to use it and its limitations. That is what this week'...

334 - Is Integrity Important To You? How Important?

22 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I truly believe Integrity is one of the few things worth dying for? Why that is and how important your integrity and reputation is to your ability to ...

333 - My Most Successful Mentee Reveals The Secret To His Success! Part 2

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you think you can learn something from my most successful mentee? I do...if you watch, learn, and take action. That is what this week's podcast cov...

332 - How To Find The Right Chairperson For Your Board?

08 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A lot of mentees pick the wrong Chairperson in their haste to build a Board of Directors. So, how can you pick the right Chairperson? This week's podc...

331 - What The Hell Are You Afraid Of!?

01 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

FEAR is usually False Expectations Appearing Real. Procrastination and Paralysis by analysis kills more dreams than failure ever will. This week's pod...

330 - Knowing Your Goals

25 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Knowing your why is really critical, so you are working toward your goals and not someone else's? This week's podcast dives into this and how you can ...

329 - From $800 to $200 Million in ten years!

18 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Fear is a double-edged sword; it can paralyze or propel. In this week's podcast I give a great example of how fear propelled Taylor Sheridan from $800...

328 - You Can't Quit If You Don't Start!

12 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Last Friday was "Quitter's Day". That is the second Friday of the New Year when a lot of people abandon their New Year's Resolutions and Plans. But y...

327 - What The Heck Is The Pomodoro Technique?

05 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you struggle to focus and stay on task? If so the Pomodoro Technique might just be the answer. That is what this week's podcast is about.  

326 - What Are The Steps Anyway?

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Every so often I am asked to explain the steps to acquiring a business. That is what this week's podcast is about. My Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp ...

325 - From 0 to 10 Advisors In Just Two Months!

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can listen to what I say about the VIP Mastermind, but this mentee's experience tells it all.  That is what this week's podcast is about. Some sp...

324 -Here Is What Two VIP Mastermind Members Say!

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am often asked why we cover in the two day VIP Mastermind training events. That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to learn mo...

323 - "Which Dress Should I Put On?"

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you separate yourself from the "Bots"? That is what this week's podcast is about. Here are the details on the Seller Finance Mastery Program ht...

322 - It Felt Like I Finally Reached The Top Of The Mountain

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am often asked what we cover in the two day VIP Mastermind training events. That is what this week's podcast is about. Here are the details on the V...

321 - Philosophies That Changed My Life - A Ratio Will Appear!

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Understanding your results and the law of averages is critical as Jim Rohn explains so well.  That is what this week's podcast is about.  Here is th...

320 - A Great Question From The Seller Finance Mastery Program Q&A!

23 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

So why would a seller benefit from seller finance? Good question!  That is what this week's podcast is about. Here is the link to the seller finance ...

319 - The Four Biggest Enemies Of Success!

16 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you not making the progress you want to? Perhaps these four enemies of success will help change your progress.  That is what this week's podcast ...

318 - The Secret The Banks Don't Want You To Know!

10 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Are you afraid of getting bank financing? There is an alternative and yes it is real. Seller Finance.  That is what this week's podcast is about. Her...

317 - Can You Trust Your Partners?

03 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How do you avoid getting your "head chopped off" and build a team with people you can trust.  That is what this week's podcast is about. Here is the ...

316-The Secret To Taking Action

27 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Taking action is critical to your success. That sounds easy but how do you do that? That is what this week's podcast explains. If you are looking to ...

315 - How Good Is Your Team?

20 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Choosing the right team and professionals is critical to your business acquisition journey. That is what this week's podcast explains. If you are look...

314 - Don't Let This Happen To You?

12 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Time and opportunities can slip away. Here are some great examples and how you can avoid them. That is what this week's podcast explains. If you are ...

313 - When Is It Time To Quit?

05 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

People often are tempted to quit when the going gets tough. So when do you know when that time is. That is what this week's podcast explains. If you a...

312 - Does The Perfect Board Of Directors Exist?

28 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Last week I did a video on Does the Perfect Chairperson Exist. Here is that video. https://youtu.be/YgxNWXcTMlw?si=ykcY9TOXEaZsY727 This week's podca...

311 - Here's What My VIPs Learned This Week

21 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I am often asked why we cover in the two day VIP Mastermind training events. That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to start co...

310 - How To Get Past The Gatekeeper!

14 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How to get past the gatekeeper is a popular question. That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to start conversations, here is a ...

309 - What Happens If You Don't Follow The Busines Acquisition Steps?

08 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The business acquisition steps are simple but simple isn't the same as easy. So what happens to those that don't follow the steps? That is what this w...

308 - How Is Your Work Ethic?

01 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How is your work ethic? That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking for how to start conversations here is a free course in that sub...

307 - From Four To Forty-Six Deals In Two Years!

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

From Four To Forty-Six Deals In Two Years...How Did That Happen? That is what this week's podcast is about. Check out the interviews of successes in t...

306 - How Opportunities Are Lost?

18 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Opportunities are sometimes lost when different actions could have secured them. That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking for how...

305 -Bulls%$t - Debunking The Myths Of Business Acquisition

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What fears or misconceptions did you have about this business acquisition process? That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking for h...

304 - Hate Is Like Drinking Poison And Hoping The Other Guy Dies!

04 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a great lesson. Hate Is Like Drinking Poison And Hoping The Other Guy Dies! That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking for ...

303 - Did You Know You Can Talk To Me?

28 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Did You Know You Can Talk To Me? And here's how you can do that. That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking for what can help you...

302 - Is It Time To Take A Leap Of Faith?

21 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sometimes you need to take a leap of faith. How can you do that? That is what this week's podcast is about.

301 - How Much Time Do You Have?

14 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Life and time are fleeting. How much time do you have? That is what this week's podcast is about.  

300 - The Devil Is In The Details!

07 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Podcast #300 - Time does fly! Communication is important. Here is a great case study! That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to...

299 - The 2 Day VIP Mastermind Training...

30 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is your VIP Mastermind Group all about? And what do you cover in the 2-day event? That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking t...

298 - Why Mentees Fail ...

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Why Do Mentees Fail To Use The Tools In Their Toolbox? That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to understand how to start the co...

297 - A Case Study In Success And Never Quitting!

16 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Persistence is a key to success. That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to understand how to start the conversations with your ...

296 - How Do You Do On This Test?

09 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Do you take action or procrastinate? That is what this week's podcast is about. Remember, PROCRASTINATION is the thief of time! If you are looking to ...

295 - Why Following Up Is Critical?

02 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Following up is indeed critical. That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to understand how to start the conversations with you...

294 - A Lesson In Momentum

26 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What can we learn from momentum That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to understand how to start the conversations with your p...

293 - ChatGPT - A Game Changer?

19 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Is ChatGPT a game changer? That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to understand how to start the conversations with your prospe...