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In Today’s Market, Sizzle Sells – Why Your Broker’s Reach and Ad Spend Matter More Than Ever
Multiples are moving. Buyers are cautious. But standout businesses are still commanding strong interest—when they’re marketed right. The broker you choose isn’t just a middleman—they’re your hype machine, your dealmaker, and your best shot at beating the market average.
“What’s the Real Reason the Business is Being Sold?” – What That Question Says About You as a Buyer
When a buyer leads with “What’s the real reason this business is for sale?” they’re not being shrewd—they’re showing their inexperience. Want to stand out? Ask informed questions. Do the math. Focus on facts.
Modern-Day Snake Oil Salesmen: The Instagram Course Hustle and How to Protect Yourself
They wake up at 6 a.m. and solve real problems. So when I see a 23-year-old “guru” in a rented Lambo preaching financial freedom by selling you a $997 course on how to launch a passive income empire… I get angry.
Young Entrepreneurs, Let’s Get Real About Buying Main Street Businesses
Here’s my game plan: bootstrap and stack. Buy a small service business, grow it, and use the cash flow to buy another. It’s like how private equity folks build empires, but without the fancy suits and corner offices. Focus on industries with low entry barriers—maybe a lawn care company or a niche cleaning service. And don’t sleep on seller training; that six-month runway can save you from face-planting. It’s not sexy, but it’s smart. Slow and steady wins the race, not chasing Instagram pipe dreams.