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The motivated seller
A story about a seller whose motivations were questionable, and the time that the search fund entrepreneur risked losing.
How's it going? Time allocation for the time-poor searcher
Find out what's going through the mind of a search fund entrepreneur as he embarks on his journey. This episode describes the value of time management in the searchers' journey.
Podcast: Mia Jackson & Vital Care Industries
Jake interviews Mia Jackson about her journey to acquire Vital Care Industries.
State of the search fund: APAC
Here's a comprehensive summary of recent developments in the Asia Pacific search fund ecosystem, and my preliminary theories as to why it’s taken so long for the model to find its way around the region.
How's it going? The value of industry experts
Find out what's going through the mind of a searcher as he embarks on his journey. This episode describes the value of industry experts to Rob in the initial phase of search.
Podcast: Khaokho Talaypu & KT Chan
Jake interviews KT Chan about his journey to acquire Khaokho Talaypu.
Broker vs. Proprietary
Brokered or proprietary search? The answer is mixed - brokered deals make good practice, while the proprietary path builds valuable connections. One path prepares you for the other.
Podcast: Voxco & Sumit Aneja
Jake interviews Sumit Aneja about his journey to acquire Voxco.
How's it going? Search as a sales job.
Find out what's going through the mind of a searcher as he embarks on his journey. This episode captures the necessary sales skillset that Rob has found to be useful in the initial phase of search.
Podcast: Auronix & Martin Urrutia
Jake interviews Martin Urrutia about his journey to acquire Auronix.
From New York to Regina: the geographically restricted search fund
While many entrepreneurs have geographical preferences, it's always beneficial to cast a wider net. Read more about the benefits of a nationwide search here.
How's it going? The daily grind of a search fund entrepreneur
Find out what's going through the mind of a searcher as he embarks on his journey. This episode captures Rob's first month of searching as he enters the grind.
Podcast: Beire Exhibitions & Corbin Butcher
Jake interviews Corbin Butcher about his journey to acquire Beire Exhibitions. Corbin reflects on his unique journey and the lessons learned.
How to assemble a board for your search fund deal
You've found a company to acquire, it's time to assemble your board. Here's what you should consider when you're shortlisting candidates.
Podcast: The Predictive Index & Daniel Muzquiz
Jake interviews Daniel Muzquis about his journey to acquire The Predictive Index. Daniel reflects on his strategies, acquisitions and the lessons learnt.
How long does it take to buy a business?
Looking to buy a company? It may take longer than you think. Here are 5 ways to shorten your search.
The 5 serial killers of search fund deals
How long does it take to buy a company? Longer if you encounter any of these deal-killers.
Why project-based businesses generally don't make great search fund deals
Predictability of revenue is important to consider when selecting target industries in a search fund.
Webinar: search funds and entrepreneurship through acquisition (University of Queensland)
Is a search fund a viable path for a mid-career MBA alum? In this webinar we provide an overview of the model and answer questions from the MBA audience.
How to select industries for your search fund PPM
The search fund PPM is the first step in most searchers' journeys, and showing investors you've thought carefully about your industry selections is important.