Dave Keil’s Post

Ever think business acquisitions are corporate romance novels in disguise? Two entities meet, dance around the financial spreadsheets, and eventually tie the knot. Unlike your trashy airport read, these alliances rarely end with happily-ever-afters—more like a chaotic family reunion at Thanksgiving. But let's not kid ourselves. Are acquisitions the glamorous growth strategy they claim to be, or just capitalist fables spun to keep Wall Street happy? Alluring on paper, messy in reality. - **Costs vs Benefits:** Acquisitions are like those “great deals” at the dollar store. Cheap, until you realize you just bought a two-cent disaster. - **Cultures Colliding:** Like mixing pineapple on pizza—some win, others wretch. - **Innovation Stifler or Catalyst:** Can these corporate marriages incite innovation, or are they just golden cages for creative souls? Bottom line: Business acquisitions can be the treasure chest of success or Pandora’s box of chaos. Dive in if you dare! https://lnkd.in/emdgfXDV #BusinessAcquisitions #CorporateLife #Innovation #GrowthStrategy

💡 Skip Acquisitions and Just Do THIS to Build a No-Money Business! 💡 What if you could skip spending money on acquisitions and contracts? Instead, focus on building a strong buyers list! 🤝 Partner with wholesalers, bring their deals to your buyers and split the profits 50/50. It’s a powerful way to create a no-money, no-capital business! 🏡 Want to know how to get started? Comment "REI" and I’ll send you an ebook that will guide you step-by-step! 📚💸#RealEstateInvesting #BuyersNetwork #NoMoneyBusiness #REI

Have you bought a business? In the next few weeks, we close the doors to the next intake of Inner Circle. Tomorrow, Friday, 19th April at 12.30 pm UK time, I will host a special information webinar on Zoom to explain why Inner Circle is always oversubscribed and how you can apply. Inner Circle is our high-level group for experienced dealmakers who have already bought at least one business. With the deadline approaching, I have received lots of questions about Inner Circle and the eligibility criteria. If you have bought a business and are ready to take your dealmaking to the next level, our Inner Circle group could be for you. Webinar link in the comments #mergersandacquisitions #business #businessbuying

Merging Companies? It's More Than Just Numbers When we acquired a Texas AC company, we faced a culture clash. Different dress codes, lower prices - it was a challenge. Our strategy? Increase pay, show value, and provide financial training. Help your team see beyond paycheck-to-paycheck thinking. Key takeaway: For successful acquisitions, make the new company look and feel like yours. Ignore this, and you're in for a real struggle. #JobCalls #AcquisitionTips

Building a referral system is powerful—but what if you want to scale beyond your current network's capacity? This is where strategic acquisitions come in. They help you go from thinking 2x bigger to 10x bigger. One of our clients came to us with this mission. He became a strategic acquirer in our network, and now he's bringing in other advisors. Once he acquires a practice, he fuels exponential growth by systemizing them with automated referral engines. The result? A massive boost to his firm’s valuation when it’s time for his eventual exit. Referrals are the bread and butter of financial advisory firms. Then, if paired with strategic acquisitions, these firms can scale to a point that they could only imagine previously. There's no constraints. When incremental growth isn’t enough, and you’re ready to take it to 10x, acquiring other firms is your leverage. At JPTD Partners we’ve represented 200+ firms in acquisitions. Whether you’re interested in becoming an acquirer or selling your business, we’ve got the network and skills to help.

Most agency owners are stuck doing jobs outside their expertise. I know this because most of our clients have the same problem. Watch this video to see why delegating and documenting tasks is the solution. ____ Agency Acquisitions can help you get predictable profit by improving your operations. Learn how here: https://lnkd.in/gpgj2psh

Acquisitions don’t just happen in two weeks. It’s a long process with two major phases: pre-acquisition and post-acquisition. Pre-acquisition takes a lot of patience. In all my deals, months have passed from when I first met someone until we even had an LOI. It’s like an extended dating process – you can’t rush it. You have to understand what the other side needs to work through to make the deal happen. You also have to maintain the momentum and manage your day-to-day operations at the same level. Post-acquisition, you’ve got to become a facilitator. No one knows a business after six months – you have to help the acquirer understand how the business works while coaching your team through the changes. It’s up to you to guide both sides and keep everybody engaged to help realize the vision. Being patient with the process and everyone involved is the key to making the acquisition successful.

At Stage Left Partners Ltd., we've learned that timing is everything when it comes to M&A. Be prepared to strike while the iron is hot, keep your operations in top shape, and stay ready for the unexpected. Trust experienced advisors to guide you toward seizing the best opportunities. #mergersandacquisitions #timingiscritical

At Stage Left Partners Ltd., we've learned that timing is everything when it comes to M&A. Be prepared to strike while the iron is hot, keep your operations in top shape, and stay ready for the unexpected. Trust experienced advisors to guide you toward seizing the best opportunities. #mergersandacquisitions #timingiscritical

Business Acquisitions: The Art of Eating Your Competitor’s Lunch Playing Monopoly in the real world? Oh, the thrill of imagining your competitor’s logo in your office—like a mounted trophy on the wall. Acquisitions, where businesses boost their portfolio while indulging in a bit of good old corporate cannibalism. Don't worry, it's all perfectly legal. • Think M&A is a breeze? Think again. It's more like navigating a love-hate relationship... with a prenup. • Pro tip: Due diligence isn’t a sexy term, but it's essential. It’s like dating before deciding to get hitched. The fine print matters, folks. Ever wonder what happens after a big acquisition? Picture celebrations juxtaposed with employees awkwardly mingling at a forced company mixer, all smiles and daggers. Spoiler: Not everyone’s happy about the new family members. While some acquisitions end in a powerful symbiosis, others combust faster than you can say corporate synergy. It’s a risky tango—one wrong step and you’re stepping on landmines instead of dancing to profits. In the grand game of acquisitions, fortune favors the bold. But remember: Buy smart, play smarter. The spoils could be legendary or a fast track to indigestion. https://lnkd.in/emdgfXDV #BusinessAcquisitions #CorporateTango #MergersAndAcquisitions #CorporateGrowth #DueDiligence #RiskyBusiness #FortuneFavorsTheBold