Let's Buy a Business

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 clients) * Foundations: track spend, separate biz/personal, kill debt, 3–6 mo EF, simple cashflow * Owners: pay yourself 30–50% early; avoid burnout; better decisions * Couples: shared plan/coach; align goals; win together Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Feb 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ Sourcing List: https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-ockey/ https://www.centseifinance.com/base-organic-free-class/

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 is nothing passive about buying a business. If you want a mailbox check, buy dividend-paying stocks or CDs. Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/ Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source 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.

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 7-9th https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com Consulting - https://www.Letsbuyabusiness.com/2026

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, syndicated ~800 units. Transitioned back to Utah; year-plus search with multiple failed LOIs, then bought PSI Tops (countertops/cabinets) in late 2024 (~$800k EBITDA, 35 employees, included real estate/SBA). DON'T be afraid of being the backup buyer! Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Jan 2026 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source 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. Guest Name: Sean Tagge Additional guest information https://www.linkedin.com/in/seantagge/ acornea.com

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 compounds via multiples. $1M profit. $250k goes to employee. $750k in profit left goes to owner. $750k x 4 (equity multiplier) = $3M $3.75M goes to owner. 6.6% of the value goes to the employee. 93% of the value goes to the owner. Owners have huge risks. Employees get paid first. That's ok. That's the way it's supposed to be if you don't take any risks. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inzotechnologies.com. Join the next How to Buy a Business Cohort https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/ Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

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: Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ 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. Appletree Business Services - https://appletreebusiness.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdichter Inspired or Acquired -https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/inspired-or-acquired/id1741345654

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. Tasks others expect, but that don't add value. Never start list 2 until list 1 is done. Never start list 3 until list 2 is done. Aim to complete list 1 before noon, when your mind is most alert. 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. Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

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 the show notes. 15 min slots.https://cal.com/ryan-condie/thanks 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. 15-Min call slots - Free - https://cal.com/ryan-condie/thanks Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

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

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.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inzotechnologies.com. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0 Join the next How to Buy a Business Cohort - Dec 2025 https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

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 Technologies. Check out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inzotechnologies.com. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0 Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

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 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 guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0 Sourcing List: https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/source/

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 handle on things. 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 guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0 Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Oct 2025? https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/ Sourcing List:https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

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 out....www.inzotechnologies.com, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inzotechnologies.com. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0 Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Sept 2025? https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/p/how-to-build-a-business-cohort-with-ryan-condie/ Sourcing List: https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/source

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, I-N-Z-O, or email Nick directly at nick@inzotechnologies.com. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0 Join the How to Buy a Business Cohort - Sept 2025?https://www.letsbuyabusiness.com/ Questions to Ask Around Narrowing Down Your Criteria: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VXYFgAVquG3vwhDiDo4tEHnIx0xI_Hok1o_Mc_ru23Y/edit?usp=sharing

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 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 guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0

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. :). Podcast Nuggies: 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 guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0

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@inzotechnologies.com. Get expert M&A guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0 Community Launch! -September Co-Hort Launch! https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/dental-practice-for-sale/2384947/ https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/turn-key-marketing-agency-w-high-monthly-recurring-revenue/2378252/https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/profitable-amazon-fba-pet-care-brand-20k-monthly-profit/2359420/

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 mistakes. 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 guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo. Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now. https://hubs.li/Q03zlvqH0

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 guidance, valuations, and fractional executive support from Amplēo.Learn more at www.ampleo.com/lets-buy-a-business-podcast/. Buying or selling? Business Valuation help? - Lean on Peak Business Valuation and their expertise now.https://peakbusinessvaluation.com/contact-2/ YouTube - Need more hands-on videos? - https://www.youtube.com/@letsbuyabusiness