Mergers and Acquisitions Blueprint
Ready to take your business to the next level?
Welcome to Mergers & Acquisitions Blueprint, the podcast that pulls back the curtain on the high-stakes world of scaling, acquiring, and transitioning businesses.
Hosted by Nick Stehr, an award-winning entrepreneur, CEO with over 25 years in the healthcare industry, and advocate for impactful business, alongside Denis Mezheritskiy, a trusted M&A advisor with more than two decades of hands-on experience — this podcast is your go-to resource for practical and actionable insights.
From building solid valuations to closing game-changing deals, Mergers & Acquisitions Blueprint reveals the strategies and secrets the books won’t tell you.
Whether you're looking to grow your business smartly or preparing for a strategic transition, get the real playbook on how to make informed decisions, scale effectively, and achieve long-term success.
Host Information:
Nick Stehr is an award-winning entrepreneur and CEO with over 25 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Known for his leadership and drive, he’s built and led multiple businesses across Australia—fuelled by purpose, people, and long-term impact.
Denis Mezheritskiy is a seasoned M&A advisor and President of ROI Advisors. With two decades of experience, he helps business owners scale and transition strategically—bridging the gap between complex deals and practical execution.
Mergers and Acquisitions Blueprint
Ep4 - When Scaling Becomes a Setback: The Hidden Risks of Growing Too Soon
Scaling is every entrepreneur’s dream — but what if growing too soon becomes your biggest mistake?
In this episode of The Mergers & Acquisitions Blueprint, hosts Nick Stehr and Denis Mezheritskiy dive deep into one of the most overlooked questions in business growth — when is it a mistake to scale? Drawing from nearly 100 real-world acquisitions and exits, they reveal why most M&A strategies fail before they even begin.
From the importance of building strong systems and management teams to understanding platform readiness, Nick and Denis break down how to avoid “multiplying your problems” when expanding through acquisitions. Learn how to stress-test your business, define your exit strategy, and build operational discipline that can withstand the toughest market turns.
Whether you’re eyeing your first acquisition or refining a buy-and-build strategy, this episode reveals what separates successful deals from costly failures.
Tune in and learn how to scale smarter, not faster — and turn growth into a sustainable advantage.
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