114: Acquisition Entrepreneurship with Walker Deibel

<p>We have the great pleasure of speaking with Walker Deibel today! Walker is a fantastic individual and the number one name in acquisition entrepreneurship! He created the Acquisition Lab and wrote the book Buy Then Build. </p> <p><br /> Walker is an entrepreneur, teacher, and father. In this inspiring episode, he tells his story and talks about what it takes to be successful as an entrepreneur. He also gets into the benefits of acquisition entrepreneurship and discusses whether it is better to acquire an existing business or start from scratch.<br /> We hope you enjoy listening to today’s memorable and encouraging conversation with Walker Deibel! </p> <p><strong>Bio:</strong><br /> Walker Deibel is a serial acquisition entrepreneur, bestselling author, and M&A advisor.</p> <p><br /> Walker acquired seven companies over ten years and co-founded several startups. His bestselling book, <em>Buy Then Build: How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game</em>, was released to critical acclaim, including being recognized by <em>Forbes</em> as “one of the top 7 books all entrepreneurs must read.” It is currently used in many universities. </p> <p><br /> His book and the educational company of the same name share his experiences and frameworks to help entrepreneurs learn why buying an existing company is often a better route for entrepreneurs, and how to do it. Their flagship program, the Acquisition Lab, offers buy-side M&A services for first-time financial buyers in a do-it-with-you service; providing information, coaching, tools, and community.</p> <p>Walker is a partner at Quiet Light where he helps online-based businesses exit. He is a Certified M&A Advisor, Certified M&A Professional, former SEC licensed stockbroker, and recipient of the Middle Market Thought Leader of the Year, awarded by the private market Alliance of M&A Advisors. He was recognized as a lower-middle-market thought leader by Axial, and his writing has been featured in Inc, Entrepreneur, Forbes, Fast Company, & Harvard Business Review.</