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