Let's Buy a Business
Business & Finance
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Buying a business is a blend of process, timing, and luck. A few times a week Ryan Condie shares the deals he's looking at in a short form podcast. Listen in on updates from investors and bankers. Whether you're buying a business to own and operate or building up your passive income, you'll learn what to focus on and what to avoid during acquisition.
Episodes
- The First Stages of an Entrepreneurial Foundation
Just like there are levels to businesses and experience, there are levels to entrepreneurship and stability. Need that first foundation? Check out these guys. https://x.com/ShannonJean https://x.com/mhp_guy Inzo Technologies: Get a complim…
- Managing Yourself as an Entrepreneur
How to fail when you switch from employee to entrepreneur / business owner. 1. No one is coming to save "your calendar" 2. Forget time, focus on Results 3. Check Your Emotions at the Door - Tired? Who cares. No motivation? Who cares. 4. Cr…
- Potential SBA Updates for Investors - This impacts you...
SBA changes for minority, non personally guaranteed owners! This could be massive. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out.... www.inzotechnologies.com , I-N-Z-O, or email Nick…
- SBA Deal Structure - Real Example with Jaryd Krause
Jaryd Krause shares how he went from being a plumber in Australia to buying online businesses (starting on Flippa in 2014) because he wanted a travel-friendly lifestyle. He then breaks down a recent deal where his clients bought a US-based…
- $250k - $400k Window: Why Businesses Get Stuck Here
Growth is Expensive. Why do businesses seem to hover in the $200k to $400k SDE range? SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out.... www.inzotechnologies.com , I-N-Z-O, or email N…
- Cybersecurity Horror Stories in Due Diligence and Post-Closing with Nick Akers
Nick Akers started by founding a venture-capital-backed company, then moved into a more "traditional" track leading a manufacturing company before spending ~2.5–3 years doing an ETA-style search. He ultimately acquired an IT services busin…
- Add Back - Math and Logic
Add backs. How to use Math and Logic: 1 - Does it make logical sense? 2 - Is there a paper trail? Documented? - A real add-back has receipts + it shows up cleanly in the books/bank. 3 - Is this a re-occurring expense or 1-time? 4 - Is this…
- Build It. Bank It. Sell It. Repeat.
Chad Petersen has done A LOT of deals. We dive into his accidental entrepreneur journey....started mowing lawns at 13, realized ownership = freedom, then built + sold his first company at 19 and kept repeating the "build cash flow → sell f…
- How to Speak the Foreign Language of Personal Finances with Your Spouse
Dan Ockey is a financial guru but not in the weird guru way. He's full of incredibly practical advice and has worked with hundreds and hundreds of couples to help with their finances. * $20k debt → debt-free; built Sensei (26 coaches, 1.5k…
- A Searcher Bought a Job and Thought it Would be Passive
I knew a searcher who was buying a job, but didn't know they were buying a job. Buying a job is a bad thing. You just need to be realistic about what you are actually buying and what your intent is with acquiring a business. Repeat, there…
- 2025 Recap - How to Do Something When You Don't Know the Ending
How to review 2025. Measuring the Gain, Not the Gap. AND...starting something you do not know the ending of before you start. Two opportunities to receive help: 1. One-on-one consulting 2. January Life Cohort Jan 2026 - Live Cohort - Jan 7…
- From 1,500 House Flips in 7 Years to a $800K-EBITDA Countertop Acquisition with Sean Tagge
You're gonna love this episode. No joke, someone needs to make a series about Sean. He constantly bets on himself and has an incredible story. Podcast Nuggies From biomedical engineer to investor: moved to Memphis, flipped ~1,500 houses, s…
- Income and Wealth Multipliers - The Equity Multiplier Map
Math doesn't lie. Be real with your position, which side of the equation are you on? Are you using Multipliers? Are you capturing 7% of the value or 93% of the value created? Wealth comes from owning equity. Salary is linear while equity c…
- 4 CPA/Bookkeeper Acquisitions with Patrick Dichter
Patrick Dichter is such a fun guest and entrepreneur to have on. His wealth of knowledge is so valuable. You will not be disappointed in this episode. Podcast Nuggies: Grew Apple Tree from ~$1.2M rev / ~$330k SDE to ~$4.5M in 4 years—non-C…
- How to Act Fast: Sense of Urgency to Double Your Profits in 6 Months or Less
Most management tasks shouldn't take six months. Yet many companies let them drag on. Break each day into three lists: 1. Tasks that bring in new business (raise revenue or cut costs). 2. Tasks to maintain or keep operations running. 3. Ta…
- 700k+ Downloads + 15-Min Slots for Calls
400 episodes 700k downloads (most coming recently) Raised money for acquisitions for amazing entrepreneurs. Spoken at events.Thanks everyone. 6 weeks left in 2025. Let's get after it. I have 2 afternoons wide open, you can grab a time in t…
- How to Buy a Business - Series Bonus
3 Bonus Tips.Get an Army of Searchers Bad CIMs = Hidden Gems Get to $100k (at a minimum) Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ Sourcing List: https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source
- Being Timid Destroys All Momentum
Mini - Episode - 6 min. Timidity is one of the worst sins. No one will follow you or believe you in. Make a bold bet now. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out.... www.inzote…
- Part 6: Closing the Deal, Financing and Next Steps
Seller Financing All Cash Using a Loan **Most use a combination of all 3. Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Nov 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Tec…
- Part 5: Entry-Level Deep Dive into Due Diligence
Entry-Level Deep Dive into Due Diligence - I cover a lot here. Financial Employee Admin / Business Debt Service Coverage Ratio (DSCR) Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Nov 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ SMBs are the biggest t…
- Part 4- How to NOT lose time on every CIM - Conducting Preliminary Due Diligence
Here is the 2-min "Sniff Test" on how you can avoid going after the wrong deals for you. It will eventually get to the point where it can be done in a few seconds but start out going deep into about 20-30 business summaries (CIMs) to get a…
- Part 3 - How to Find a Business For Sale (and Not for Sale)
We're on to sourcing. People who fall off the search train end up at Dell. Here are 6 ways you can search creatively for a business to buy. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies.Check o…
- Part 2 - Narrowing Down Your Criteria - How to Buy Your First Business Series
The most important part of the business acquisition search....what are you looking for (specific) and why!? SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out.... www.inzotechnologies.com…
- Part 1 - How to Buy Your First Business Series
Episode 1: Buying a Business 101 - Introduction to the concept of buying a business - Benefits of acquisition versus starting from scratch. - Common myths and misconceptions. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your busi…
- Add-On Acquisitions with SBA with No Money Down
Ryan Price went down the Traditional Search Fund ETA path and realized after a year that it wasn't the right fit. He pivoted, went off on his own and bought an adjacent business through an SBA loan with no money down. Yes, it does happen.…
- Deal Dives! - Dental Office, Marketing Agency, FBA Pet Brand
3 Listings. 2 listed by brokers. 1 listed by the owner. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out.... www.inzotechnologies.com , I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inzotechn…
- Buyer Risk After Doing Over 500 SBA Valuations in a Year with Ryan Hutchins
We dive into the risks for both the buyer and seller here. THIS episode started out as a personal conversation that turned into something we needed to record publicly. Ryan is fantastic. You'll love this episode. Even the best experts make…
- Most Common Problem After Talking over 500 Searchers - Narrowing Down Your Search Criteria
This is how you save time. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out.... www.inzotechnologies.com , I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inzotechnologies.com . Get expert M&A…
- 5 Questions to Ask Yourself Before Signing an LOI
I'm gonna scare you in this episode. Am I solving for freedom or just running from something? Do I understand how this business actually makes money? Can I survive the worst-case scenario? What will break in my life if I say yes? Do I know…
- July Deep Dives
Deal 1 - SBA Pre-Qualified: 12-Year-Old SaaS Payment Platform | $186K MRR | Owner Works Minimal Hours https://quietlight.com/listings/16590131/ Deal 2 - High-Growth Travel Brand | $40M+ Sales | Patented Products https://www.bizbuysell.com/…
- How to Buy a Mountain Resort in a 300-Person Town with Rob Thompson
Rob Thompson left a lucrative tech career to buy a small mountain resort in the middle of nowhere. The nearest town has 300 people and his resort has 10 hotel rooms, 12 cabins, and 12 train cars you can stay in. We dive into… - All types o…
- Impossible Acquisition Criteria - Pretender Searchers
I have received 100's of buyer search criteria. Most of them are ridiculous and describe the perfect business.You NEED to match up your criteria and then overlay it with your abilities, financing options, AND your commitment to the search.…
- Corporate America to eCommerce Brand Owner
Mira Nair had an amazing corporate career until something shifted. She wanted to build a business and life on her own way. With a background in eCommerce, running the entire P&L and operating divisions, Mira was ready for her own company.…
- 2nd Dental Acquisition + 2 Year Review with Ian and Max McCusker
Ian and Max McCusker for Round 2. 2 years after their first acquisition, we get an update! Spoiler Alert - They are sleeping on an air mattress across the country every other week! But they are crushing it. Podcast Nuggies Buying #2 locati…
- Successful Agency to Multiple Acquisitions of Client Businesses with Ian and Max McCusker
Ian and Max are some of my favorite people. We've been internet friends for years and even had their Grandpa on the podcast 3 years ago. They built an awesome agency, saw inefficiency with their clients, and bought into one of their client…
- Decoding Public Content - Who's Really Talking (and Why It Matters)
Everything has a spin. A few lessons learned after 400 episodes and 5 years of the podcast. SMBs are the biggest target for cyber attacks. Protect your business with Inzo Technologies. Check out.... www.inzotechnologies.com , I-N-Z-O, or e…
- High-Flying W2 to Stump Grinding - Leaving the Tech World
Tyler Mumford is an absolute beast. He had a high-flying tech job in sales and got sick of the grind. He heard of idea on The Koerner Office (fantastic show) and within 6 weeks, was making money as an owner.This is an amazing episode. Podc…
- Cash Flow Fundamentals + Partner Fraud? with Patrick McMillan
Patrick McMillan from Amplēo does a deep dive into financial due diligence, cash flow, and business operations! This guy knows his stuff and seen firsthand how bad things can get without proper due diligence and financial understanding. Po…
- How to Design Your Business Around Your Life with Jodie Cook
Over the last seven years, Jodie has lived in different countries while managing her business, exiting, writing books, and training/competing as a powerlifter. She's just 32 years old (ish) and has put herself in a position to never work a…
- 5 Acquisitions / Businesses on Your Own Terms with Chase Murdock
Chase Murdock is a legend. He is one of the most genuine people I know and the founder of Decada Group. Decada Group is a holding company in Salt Lake City, UT. He's self-funded a holding company with a custom suit shop, an art school, a c…
- From Chemist to Sales to Acquisition Entrepreneur with Nick Akers
Nick Akers is incredibly talented in every niche or category he joins. I do not want to compete with Nick in anything. He started out as chemist, invented and patented several inventions, raised VC money and sold to a strategic before join…
- From PwC to Business Owner with James Richardson
James Richardson, a former PwC employee, shares his journey from the corporate world to small business acquisition. This is such a fun episode with his background and the massive switch to business owner. Podcast Nuggies: PwC to entreprene…
- Non Transferable Business - What are these and how to move on ASAP?
Help! I'm trying to buy a business....and just realized it's non-transferable...now what? A non-transferable business is dependent.... On the owner The Owner Personality - they are locally famous. The Owner Network The Owner goodwill in th…
- Deal Deep Dive: Rural ISP + White Label SEO Agency + B2B Equipment Distributor
Deal Deep Dive! A few that I pass on and why...one that could be interesting. Rural ISP - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business-Opportunity/rural-internet-service-provider/2332414/ White Label SEO Agency - https://www.bizbuysell.com/Business…
- How to Acheive a Life Long Goal
I did something stupid, and I'm going to do it again.Here is a brief story about achieving one of my massive life goals: running a 100-mile race in the mountains. 206,000 Steps 23,000 ft of elevation increase 55,000 ft of elevation change…
- 5 Key Bookkeeping Areas for any Searcher with Darin Pierson
Darin Pierson is a CPA and an entrepreneur. He's started businesses and even bought a business too. This is a critical episode for anyone getting real on buying / scaling a business. Darin always created the FREE SMB Financials Class on ou…
- How Do I know If I Have a Good Business Partner Fit?
Am I picking the right partner? Trust Complementary Skills Shared Goals and Lifestyle Commitment Level Assessing Risk A Few Key Questions: What do you want out of this business? What is success here? What if we have an extra $50k in profit…
- Phantom Equity with Raleigh Williams
Raleigh Williams is one of my favorite people. Not a stranger to the show, 2nd time at least but he always packed in so much value. He's bought, scaled, sold so many businesses. AND my favorite part of Raleigh is him betting on himself yea…
- Time vs Money
Would you switch Warren Buffett age and net worth? 94 years old and $143B Net Worth. No. You wouldn't. So I don't wish for it to be lunchtime either. Free SBM Financial Courses https://letsbuyabusiness.com/courses/ (ROBS) Business Financin…
- Marketing Conditions for 2025 and Beyond with Andrew Gazdecki (Acquire.com)
Andrew Gazdecki is the founder and CEO of Acquire.com (used to be MicroAcquire.com ) and is one of my favorite people in the M&A space. He's an incredibly successful entrepreneur and now helps facilitate buyers and sellers for smoother tra…