Episode 45

In this episode, we will be interviewing the best selling author of the book Buy Then Build, Walker Deibel. He is also a serial acquisition entrepreneur, M&A advisor, and a successful movie producer. Walker acquired seven companies over ten years and co-founded several startups.

Let’s dive right in and learn how to buy a business without having to have the money that it takes.

[00:01 - 06:00] Opening Segment

• Walker shares the story about his background and the beginning of his career journey
• Acquiring some of the largest companies in the world was achievable

[06:01 - 14:34] Buy Then Build

• Walker talks about the inspiration behind the content of his book, Buy Then Build
• Walker talks about the first company he bought in 2008 that gives him the idea to write his book

[15:30 - 25:59] Don’t Start a Business

• Walker shares his opinion on why he does not recommend starting a business
• Taking the odds of the startup model and just flip it over

[20:40 - 25:39] Ten Trillion Dollars Tsunami

• Walker talks about the Ten Trillion Dollar Tsunami
• There are ten trillion dollars of business value currently owned by baby boomers that need to change

[25:40 - 30:19] Growth Mindset Vs. Fix Mindset

• Walker talks about Carol Dweck’s mindset traits study
• Walker talks about Positive psychology

[30:20 - 37:15] Successful Acquisition

• Walker talks about one of the most important pieces of the puzzle during the acquisition process
• Finding capital to buy a company

[37:26 - 45:24] Closing Segment

• Favorite book:
  • Good to Great by Jim Collins
  • The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey
• Hobbies: Reading and writing, Road biking, Film producing
• Successful e-commerce entrepreneurs vs. people who give up:
  • Get up early and set aside time to think.
  • Work hard.
• How to Connect with Walker - links below

Resources Mentioned:

• Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game
• Good to Great by Jim Collins
• The Innovation Stack by Jim McKelvey
• Carol Dweck
• Martin Seligman
• Quiet Light

Connect with Walker on Linkedin and Buy and Build Facebook Groups. You can also visit his website at buythenbuild.com.

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