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Thinking of Buying a Business? Here's Everything They Don’t Tell You

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In this episode of Business Babble, the lads dive deep into the messy reality of acquisitions—from overvalued businesses and risky staff transfers to culture clashes and clawback clauses.

Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first company or gearing up to sell your own, this episode is pure gold. Wicus breaks down the real numbers that matter, Johnny digs into the drama of staff culture, and Mike shares lessons from his own acquisitions.

You’ll learn:

  • Why your business is worth less than you think
  • How to avoid getting shafted when buying a company
  • What “future income” really means (and how to protect it)
  • The red flags that kill deals—and how to spot them
  • Why culture will make or break your acquisition
  • The truth about NDAs, shareholder agreements, and recurring revenue

💬 Real talk, raw lessons, and hilarious banter—this one’s a must-listen for anyone in business.

  continue reading

53 episodes

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Manage episode 480022270 series 3579522
Content provided by The Business Babble. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by The Business Babble or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

In this episode of Business Babble, the lads dive deep into the messy reality of acquisitions—from overvalued businesses and risky staff transfers to culture clashes and clawback clauses.

Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first company or gearing up to sell your own, this episode is pure gold. Wicus breaks down the real numbers that matter, Johnny digs into the drama of staff culture, and Mike shares lessons from his own acquisitions.

You’ll learn:

  • Why your business is worth less than you think
  • How to avoid getting shafted when buying a company
  • What “future income” really means (and how to protect it)
  • The red flags that kill deals—and how to spot them
  • Why culture will make or break your acquisition
  • The truth about NDAs, shareholder agreements, and recurring revenue

💬 Real talk, raw lessons, and hilarious banter—this one’s a must-listen for anyone in business.

  continue reading

53 episodes

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