About this episode
Ready to unlock massive business opportunities and accelerate your entrepreneurial journey? In this insightful episode, Eddie Wilson reveals powerful tactics and secrets behind his success of buying, scaling, and exiting over 125 businesses. Discover why buying existing businesses beats starting from scratch, how fractional leadership can rapidly boost profits, and the three critical elements every buyer must master to maximize valuation upon exit. With millions of small businesses entering the market soon, this episode is your essential guide to capitalizing on the biggest entrepreneurial gold rush of our generation. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 – Introduction: Why You Should Buy Instead of Start a Business 01:12 – The Massive Opportunity in Baby Boomer-Owned Businesses 04:03 – How Small Businesses Are Sold Today: A Real-Life Example 08:55 – The Shocking Statistics on Business Sales and Acquisitions 10:00 – How to Find and Finance Great Business Deals 11:04 – The 5 Pillars of Every Successful Business 12:48 – Eddie's Secret Weapon: Fractional Executives 16:00 – Scaling Businesses with Fractional Leadership 17:05 – Creating Enterprise Value for a Successful Exit 20:15 – The 3 Essential Elements Every Buyer Looks For 22:29 – Your Step-by-Step Guide to Getting Started Today 23:08 – Real-Life Advice on Buying a Studio Business 29:28 – The Safest Way to Reduce Your Business Risk 30:17 – Should Your Child Go to College or Buy a Business? 32:20 – Why Real-World Experience Beats Classroom Education Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.