Michael Byars, known as the Acquisition CEO, shares his no-nonsense approach to scaling businesses by leveraging custom technology. With over 60 acquisitions under his belt, Michael explains how to eliminate operational bloat, use tech to amplify productivity, and scale without hiring massive teams. From real estate to service-based businesses, he reveals the exact frameworks he uses to grow companies 2-4x in under 18 months—often with the same team. The episode is a masterclass in profitable scaling without the BS, ideal for entrepreneurs ready to take their business to the next level.
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About Michael Byars:
Michael Byars is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and business growth strategist best known as the Acquisition CEO. With a track record of acquiring over 60 businesses and selling more than 20, Michael specializes in scaling service-based companies by implementing custom-built technology and operational systems. He owns a vast real estate portfolio, including 190+ single-family homes, commercial buildings, and multiple tech companies. Michael helps entrepreneurs scale quickly without bloated teams or overhead, turning low-tech businesses into high-profit machines.
Instagram: @acquisitionceo
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Website: https://acquisitionceo.com
Best contact method: DM on Facebook
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About Justin:
After investing in real estate for over 17 years and almost 3000 deals done, Justin has created a business that generates 7 figures in active income through wholesaling and fix and flipping as well as accumulating millions of dollars of rental properties including 5 apartment buildings, 50+ single family homes, and 1 storage facilityJustins longevity in real estate is due to his ability to look around the corners, adapt to changing markets, perfecting Raising private capital, and focusing on lead generation which allows him to not just wholesale and fix & flip, but also accumulate wealth through long term holds.
His success in real estate led him to start The Entrepreneur DNA podcast and The Science Of Flipping podcast and education company, and REI LIVE where he’s actively doing deals with members. He has coached and mentored thousands of aspiring and active investors over the last decade.
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