Before You Buy or Sell a Business
Learn everything you need to know about buying and selling a business from High-Performing SBA Lender, Jared Johnson, who specializes in business acquisitions. Jared interviews industry experts on both the buying and selling side to provide insights into the buying and selling process. Experts include brokers, attorneys, escrow officers, and seekers. You'll also hear from actual buyers and sellers about their experiences before and after the process. If you're a buyer or a seller or thinking about becoming one at some point in the future, this is the podcast that will provide you with the information you need for a successful transaction.
Episodes
Jared Johnson sits down with investor and operator Adam Markley to trace a winding path from nearly failing out of college to building and backing small businesses. Adam shares how a pivot into accounting and finance opened doors to hands-on work with small companies, a corporate run standing up deal-driven divisions, and ultimately his own acquisitions in the U.S. and U.K. He talks candidly about painful lessons (from paying loans...
First-time buyers often worry about what they do not know, but success comes from focusing on fundamentals and building strong relationships.
In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with Sushant Bharadwaj, a former technology consultant who transitioned into entrepreneurship by acquiring two e-commerce businesses. Sushant shares how his consulting background in ERP systems and supply chain managemen...
Closing on a business is only the beginning. Success depends on how you manage the first years of ownership, the capital you bring to the table, and the partners you choose.
In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with Jacob Hall, Founder and Managing Partner of Kando Capital, about the realities of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA).
Jacob shares how his career as an engineer and operator sh...
At the heart of entrepreneurship is the responsibility to create value. Not just for yourself, but for employees, customers, and the community.
In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson sits down with Munashe Makava, an NYU MBA graduate who began his career at Deloitte and Goldman Sachs before stepping into entrepreneurship through acquisition.
Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Munashe shares how his parents inst...
What’s the difference between starting a business from scratch and buying an existing one?
In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with Sathya Ramanathan, a former tech founder who grew and exited a software company before acquiring a light construction equipment dealership in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Sathya shares what he learned from selling his first business, working alongside new management d...
What kind of person should actually buy a business, and who should not?
In this episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, Jared Johnson talks with David Barnett, former business broker, author, and small business advisor, about what buyers need to know before stepping into business ownership.
They cover who should and shouldn’t buy a small business, how the acquisition landscape has changed, and the mistakes new buyers make by re...
In this episode, Jared Johnson sits down with Nadav Ben-Chanoch, a former tech operator turned small business acquirer, to unpack why more founders are skipping startups and choosing to buy real businesses instead.
Nadav shares how his experience in Silicon Valley shaped his approach to deal-making, why he walked away from the traditional venture path, and what he’s learned transitioning from building software to operating a brick-a...
In this episode, Jared Johnson sits down with Michael Seitz, CEO & Chairman of EarthWise Pet, for a wide-ranging conversation on entrepreneurship, franchising, M&A strategy, and what it really takes to build and scale a brand in a mission-driven industry.
Michael shares how growing up in a family business shaped his values, how almost becoming a dentist led him back to his entrepreneurial roots, and the hard-earned...
In this episode of the Before You Buy or Sell a Business podcast, host Jared Johnson welcomes Mark Fleming, a specialist in business acquisitions and co-founder of Owner Actions.
Mark shares his journey from a background steeped in finance and trading to becoming an essential guide for investors at the critical 'search' stage of business acquisition. He emphasizes the challenging yet crucial initial phase of the acquisition process...
In this episode of the "Before You Buy or Sell a Business Podcast," host Jared Johnson welcomes Jason Boehning, an HVAC industry professional who has successfully acquired two businesses over a short period.
The discussion delves into the intricacies of acquiring businesses, highlighting Jason's strategic mindset and the unique competitive advantage he enjoys due to his engineering background. This episode offers listeners invaluab...
Navigating the intricate world of buying and selling businesses can be challenging. Understanding due diligence, valuations, and the right mindset is crucial.
In this episode of the "Before You Buy or Sell a Business" podcast, host Jared Johnson engages Rosco Graves from Polaxis in a deep dive into the nuances of buying and selling businesses.
They discuss the pertinent steps necessary for a successful business acquisition or sale, ...
"The more parties you get investing in your deal, the less of a chance you're going to buy a bad deal."
In Part 2 of this two-part episode of the Before You Buy or Sell a Business podcast, I talk with SBA loan borrowers about the business they end up buying: an HVAC business.
From initial deal discovery to negotiating terms and finalizing the purchase, this episode provides a thorough examination of each step potential buyers sho...
In this two-part episode of the @beforeyoubuyorsellabusiness I sit down with my borrowers, Peter Hucal and Garrett Johnson, two dynamic entrepreneurs from Wharton who embarked on a journey of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA).
Their diverse backgrounds across engineering, project management, social impact, and consultancy have uniquely positioned them for success in the acquisition space. Tune in as they share ...
In this episode of "Before You Buy or Sell a Business," host Jared Johnson welcomes Conner Young, co-founder of Kairo Data. The conversation centers around Kairo Data's innovative platform, designed to streamline the process of finding and acquiring small to medium-sized businesses. Conner shares his team's journey from traditional wealth management to solving complex acquisition challenges through proprietary databases and off-mar...
Before you buy or sell a business, perhaps you've read "Buy Then Build."
Today's podcast guest, Matt Crowder, talks about how that book set him further down the entrepreneurial path.
Matt, a borrower I worked with, recently acquired Western Stairlifts, a business specializing in home mobility equipment. We explore his transition from a traditional career in the tech industry to full-time entrepreneurship. The guest shares the pivotal...
Before You Buy or Sell a Business, be prepared.
That's what today's guest would tell anyone who is looking to buy a business like he did.
I am happy that I got to sit down with George Ayomide, a two-time borrower of mine. George is an ambitious entrepreneur who has made significant strides in the business world. From his early business experience in Nigeria to his successful ventures in the United States, George shares his insigh...
Before you buy a business, ask the seller this question, "What are some problems you've dealt with in the last month?"
Keira Hamilton asked that question to the seller before she bought the laundromat that she now owns.
Join me in this captivating conversation with Keira Hamilton, a former educator turned entrepreneur.
We'll delve into the nuances of due diligence, the realities of owning a laundromat, and the transition from rea...
Selling a business is no small feat, and it requires astute planning, risk-taking, and timely decisions. Thomas Perkins, a seasoned entrepreneur, recently shared his wisdom on the "Before You Buy or Sell a Business" podcast.
His journey from being a self-employed barber to a successful business owner of a company grossing $3.5 million annually carries valuable lessons for anyone considering embarking on this path.
In this podcas...
Buyers and sellers can be friends, right? Well, what about business partners that work together to scale HVAC businesses?
In this episode of the Before You Buy or Sell a Business podcast, I sit down with Marc Chard and Spencer Satorie of Apex Services dive into their journey of expanding HVAC companies, sharing insights on acquisitions, systems implementation, and management across multiple locations.
From their initial partnership ...
Before you buy or sell a business, hear Josh Levine on the nuances and evolving trends in the business acquisition landscape.
In today’s podcast episode, I am joined again (see episode 5) by Josh Levine of Private Market Labs where we talk about:
- Importance of Focus: Presenting a clear and specific investment thesis helps you stand out to brokers and streamlines the decision-making process.
- Role of Brokers: Using brokers can e...
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