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27 - Acquisition Entrepreneurship

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️ Welcome to the XO Capital Podcast!
In today's episode, our host Andrew takes you on a deep dive into the fascinating world of Acquisition Entrepreneurship. If you've been hitting roadblocks in building a SaaS business from the ground up, this episode could be the game-changer you've been waiting for.

What You'll Discover:

  • The rise of Acquisition Entrepreneurship and its growing popularity.
  • How platforms like Acquire.com are simplifying the process of buying and selling businesses.
  • The compelling reasons to consider buying a business over starting one from scratch.
  • Real-world data from XO Capital's portfolio, including impressive IRR and MOIC figures.
  • The unique challenges and rewards of building a $40k MRR business through acquisitions.

    • Key Insights:
    1️⃣ Acquiring an existing business can significantly reduce your investment risk and fast-track your path to profitability.
    2️⃣ For software developers, the real hurdle isn't in building a product; it's in identifying a product that the market genuinely needs.
    3️⃣ Our portfolio's realized gains have essentially paid for all our other acquisitions, allowing us to operate with "house money."
    4️⃣ Acquisition Entrepreneurship offers a compelling alternative to the traditional route of starting a business from scratch.

    Recommended Reading:
    Don't miss out on the book "Buy Then Build" by Walker Deibel for an in-depth look at the ins and outs of Acquisition Entrepreneurship.

    Metrics Explored:

    • MOIC (Multiple on Invested Capital)
    • IRR (Internal Rate of Return)

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