Is M&A a Reliable Growth Channel? #1844

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In episode #1844, we talk about whether it is worthwhile to do mergers and acquisitions. The first thing to remember is that all M&A refers to is buying businesses, meaning it can be done on any scale and is therefore in most business owners’ reach. Today we cover how to vet a new business before buying it and what to expect once you are merging it into your one.</span></p> <p><strong>TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>[00:25]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Today’s topic: Is M&A a Reliable Growth Channel?</span></li> <li><strong>[00:26]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Understanding more about M&A and how it is not out of your reach.</span></li> <li><strong>[00:45]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Looking for businesses that are in your niche with a different offer to yours.</span></li> <li><strong>[01:46]</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Buying businesses with a similar OS to the one you use.</span></li> <li><strong>[03:21]</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Being disciplined and focusing on one merger/acquisition at a time.</span></li> <li><strong>[03:34]</strong> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">Keeping the management team in place for as long as possible.</span></li> <li><strong>[03:55]</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">The typical fail and churn rate for a merger or acquisition.</span></li> <li><strong>[04:41]</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">That’s it for today!</span></li> <li><strong>[04:42]</strong> <span style="font-weight: 400;">Go to</span> <a href="http://marketingschool.io/live"><span style= "font-weight: 400;">marketingschool.io/live</span></a> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">to learn more about our upcoming live event.</span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Get ad-free listening plus exclusive content with Marketing School Pro. Try for free at</span><strong> </strong><a href= "http://www.marketingschool.io/pro"><strong>www.marketingschool.io/pro</strong></a></p>