Podcast Episode Details

How To Purchase A Good Business At A Great Price And Capitalize On The Best Buying Opportunity in Decades Using These Simple Steps | Richard Parker

Season 7 Episode 143

In this engaging episode, we welcome Mr. Richard Parker, a seasoned expert in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) with decades of experience in helping people around the world buy and sell businesses. With a deep connection to influential financial minds, including the Dalio family, Richard shares his extensive knowledge and insights on the current landscape of business ownership and M&A.

Key Discussion Points:

• [00:00:00] Introduction of Richard Parker and the timely nature of the discussion in the current economic landscape.

• [00:01:15] Richard's unexpected journey into the world of M&A and his initial steps into entrepreneurship.

• [00:04:26] The transition from working for a company to negotiating exclusive rights and starting his own venture.

• [00:06:20] Richard's experience with acquiring the rights to Sega video for Eastern Canada and its impact on his business growth.

• [00:09:40] Insights into successful business acquisitions and the strategy behind reinvesting in multiple businesses.

• [00:11:32] Richard's decision to pivot and move to Florida, leading to new business ventures and acquisitions.

• [00:13:18] The inception of Richard's course on buying businesses and its success in helping thousands globally.

• [00:18:42] Current opportunities in business acquisitions and the importance of buying solid, stable businesses.

• [00:21:08] Challenges faced by individuals in buying businesses and the importance of having specific acquisition criteria.

• [00:23:55] Richard's five golden rules for buying a business and the importance of aligning them with personal skills and preferences.

• [00:30:36] The process of due diligence and financing in business acquisitions.

• [00:37:07] Non-negotiables in due diligence and the significance of trust in business transactions.

• [00:42:02] Richard's outlook on the business buying and selling landscape in the next 12-24 months.

Notable Quotes:

• "It's not just money straight going into your pocket. There's a cost of living, etc. So I was thinking about how the hell am I going to get out of this mess?" - Richard Parker

• "If you're waiting for a perfect business, go get a job. Because entrepreneurship is not for you." - Richard Parker

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• Published on 2 years ago