The 7 Minute Takeover

In this mythbuster episode, we break down the real hurdles you will face when looking for acquisitions south of the border.From navigating the complex financing landscape to managing your right to work, we cover what it...

In this mythbuster episode, we debunk the common expectation that buyers will receive a standardized, perfect information package before submitting an offer on a business. We discuss why information is gated, how the...

in this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we break down an SBA-approved flight school in Pennsylvania with $800K in annual revenue, $148K in SDE, and a $650K asking price. At first glance, this looks like the kind of...

When you see the term "cash-free, debt-free" in an LOI, it controls the actual purchase price flowing to the seller, but it leaves you operating the business from day one with expenses to cover. In this episode of The...

Do you need 20 years of experience to buy a business? Are all successful acquirers naturally fearless? In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, hosts Liz and Eamonn tackle the common myths and psychological hurdles...

In this week's episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we discuss a crucial yet often overlooked part of the deal: what actually makes a good seller?. While buyers often focus on the numbers, the readiness and behaviour of...

In this week's episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, Eamonn and Rob sit down to analyze a profitable medical aesthetics spa for sale in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). This business, established in 2020, presents a unique...

Is the cash flow figure provided by a business seller always a true depiction of the company's profitability? In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we debunk the myths surrounding financial "ad-backs" and normalized...

Are you struggling to find the right businesses to acquire? In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we break down exactly how to build and evaluate a healthy deal pipeline. Whether you are searching part-time or...

In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, the team analyzes a high-growth fencing company based in Houston, Texas, found on the Village Wellth platform. This 18-month-old business has quickly reached over $3 million in...

Thinking about growing your business? Most owners make the mistake of trying to grow one client at a time. In this episode, we reveal why growth through acquisition is the ultimate accelerator for scaling your company...

Are you a self-funded searcher looking to acquire a business but lacking the necessary equity to close the deal? In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover we discuss the critical process of finding, vetting, and managing...

In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover the team analyzes a Vancouver-based e-commerce company that presents a unique entry point into a multi-billion dollar growing market. While the business offers established...

Which deal structure is truly better for an acquisition: an asset sale or a share sale? 🚩 In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we tackle the top myths surrounding business sale structures and break down the...

What do you do when a red flag pops up late in due diligence? 🚩 In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we discuss the top four hurdles buyers face during a business acquisition and share expert strategies for...