In this episode we discuss strategies for buying and growing businesses, how to choose the best sell-side advisors, and actionable insights for all business owners and investors.
00:00 Introduction
07:31 Acquisition and Growth Strategy
09:01 Investor Standpoint in Business Acquisition
10:01 Risk Reduction in Acquiring Established Businesses
11:27 Motivations of Business Sellers
13:30 Investor Strategies and Capital Structure
15:37 Industry Preferences and Operational Focus
17:52 Comparison with Other Firms
19:50 Creating Value in Business Acquisition
21:25 Perspective on Adding Value to Businesses
23:24 Strategic Planning Process
25:02 How to Measure Business Progress
26:02 Increasing Sophistication in Business Operations
28:25 Level of Leverage in Acquisitions
31:12 Long-Term Holding Strategy
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