Welcome back to another episode of your Friday Rant. Today, I want to share a lesson from a mentor of mine who also happens to be named Austin. He’s younger than me but has achieved incredible success in the world of mergers and acquisitions, currently on his third billion-dollar roll-up.

Summary:

I was eager to learn the secret to mastering business deals. What he told me was both profound and simple: to get better at buying and selling businesses, you need to keep buying and selling businesses. This straightforward advice underscores the importance of experience over secret formulas and highlights an essential truth—the value of simplicity and patience in achieving success.

Key Highlights:

- The Power of Simplicity: Discover why the simplest advice—just do it—is often the most powerful and effective in business.

- Experience Over Secrets: Learn that real growth and learning come from doing, not from searching for hidden secrets.

- Patience is Key: Understand that patience and time are vital components in building skill and expertise.

- Challenge of Simplicity: Reflect on why people often dismiss simple advice, believing that success must be complex and challenging to be valid.

- Embrace the Process: Realize that the journey of repeating actions leads to mastery, even if it seems mundane or too simple at times.

Remember, there’s no magic formula—just the experience and time you invest in your craft. Success isn't about unlocking secret keys, but about persistently showing up. I hope you find value in this message, and I’ll see you next time!