Do you want to start an investment company to buy businesses? Being a Good Buyer to Sellers

05/29/24 • 52 min

Do you want to start an investment company to buy businesses and tell the seller you are going to preserve their culture and values?
Success isn't always a straight line. Meet Sunny Vanderbeck. He built a thriving tech business, took it public, and was ready to sell and make millions. But when the first buyer backs out at the last minute, he's left scrambling."
A second buyer steps in, only to declare bankruptcy, forcing Sunny to buy his company back. But he couldn't buy it back directly. His life's work hinged on an existing bidder. With the stars aligning, he managed to buy his company back for a third of the price.
Armed with the lessons from the first two buyers, he finally finds the right buyer and seals the sells is company for the last time. This is a story about how to sell your business without selling out and how he started an investment company to help sellers find the right buyers.
Tune in to 'Top M&A Entrepreneurs' to hear Sunny Vanderbeck's incredible journey."

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Summary

Have you ever felt stuck in your business, like you're just treading water? Maybe you’ve hit a plateau or the competition feels insurmountable. Today, we’re diving into a bold strategy: buying a bigger competitor.
Yes, you heard that right! Acquiring a larger rival can be a game-changer. In this interview with Greg Moran, we’ll explore how this approach helped his software business flip the tables from being acquired to acquiring a competitor five times its size.
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Keywords
acquisitions, growth, integration, culture, strategic, exit, investment thesis, work environment, upskilling, reskilling, freelance economy, gig economy, founder selection, AI disruption, workplace safety, strategic exits, private equity, future trends
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection
02:56 Starting the Company and the Beginnings of Acquisitions
10:54 Challenges and Road Bumps in Integration
12:54 Strategic Growth and Positioning for Success
23:02 Starting Evergreen Mountain Equity Partners
25:42 Selecting the Right Founder for Success
28:03 Strategic Exits and Growth through Private Equity
36:10 Future Trends: AI, Gig Workers, and Globalization of the Workforce

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Selling Businesses in Dubai

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Summary

Ever wonder what its like to sell Businesses in Dubai? How is it different than the US? I aim to find out.
Tahir Kashif shares his journey into the M&A business, the founding of his business brokerage, and the characteristics of selling Businesses in Dubai.
He also discusses the differences and similarities between the business markets in the United States and Dubai, highlighting the types of businesses, multiples, how buyers pay, the process and buyer demand.