Acquisition Collective
This Podcast is your go-to hub for buying, building, and scaling businesses—designed for entrepreneurs, professionals, and investors looking to escape the 9-to-5, gain financial freedom, and take control of their future through business acquisition.
Acquisition Collective
The #1 Mistake Business Buyers Make (And How to Avoid It!)
Thinking about buying a business?
Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, business owner, or investor, this episode is a MUST-WATCH before you make your next move! Mike Jerman, an Air Force captain turned M&A expert, shares insider secrets on how to spot red flags, hidden risks, and financial traps when acquiring a business.
Key Takeaways in This Video:
The biggest mistake business buyers make (and how to avoid it!)
How to analyze financial statements like a pro
The truth about working capital, cash flow, and due diligence
How sellers manipulate EBITDA to inflate their valuation 😲
The #1 red flag banks hate—and why it can kill your deal
The power of accrual vs. cash accounting (and why it matters in M&A)
Don't Get Burned in Your First Business Deal! This conversation is PACKED with real-world case studies, including a deal where an audited financial statement turned out to be completely fake! You’ll also hear why some small business acquisitions fail—and the exact steps to ensure yours succeeds.:
00:00 - Intro: Why Business Due Diligence Matters
02:00 - What is GAAP & why it matters in buying a business
05:20 - Accrual vs. Cash Accounting: What buyers need to know
08:00 - The cash flow trap that kills businesses
12:30 - How sellers manipulate EBITDA (real-world examples!)
16:45 - The biggest financial red flags in business acquisitions
22:00 - How to negotiate working capital in a business deal
30:00 - Why off-balance sheet liabilities can ruin a deal
38:00 - The COVID boom effect on business valuation
42:30 - How to spot fake revenue & fraudulent bank statements
50:00 - The most undervalued industries for business buyers
Who Should Watch This?
✅ Aspiring Entrepreneurs
✅ Business Buyers
✅ Business Owners Looking to Sell
✅ Investors Exploring Business Acquisitions
✅ High-Income Professionals Seeking Passive Income
✅ Tech Entrepreneurs & Post-Exit Founders
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