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#80 - What Smart Business Buyers Know That You Don’t Ft. Mathew Hartley
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Thinking about buying a business? Here’s what smart buyers know before they make an offer.
In this episode of The Meaning Business Podcast, Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda are joined by Mathew Hartley, Australian supermarket sales specialist, senior business broker and national award winner from Benchmark Business Sales & Valuations.
Drawing on years of experience helping clients buy and sell supermarkets across Australia, Mathew shares the strategies experienced buyers use before purchasing a business. From finance and due diligence to valuation, negotiation and growth planning, this episode provides practical advice for anyone considering business ownership.
Whether you’re looking to buy your first business, purchase a supermarket, or simply understand how experienced investors assess opportunities, you’ll learn why preparation is often the difference between a successful acquisition and an expensive mistake.
In this episode:
• Why buying a business can accelerate wealth creation
• Do you need industry experience before buying a business?
• How to prepare before making an offer
• Finance pre-approval and business planning essentials
• Common mistakes that derail business acquisitions
• Understanding due diligence, business valuation and lease considerations
• Different types of business buyers and how they think
• Why the first offer may be the best offer
• Practical advice for anyone looking to buy or sell a supermarket in Australia
If you’re interested in business buying, business sales, supermarkets for sale, business valuation, due diligence, entrepreneurship or growing through acquisition, this episode is packed with practical insights you can put into action.
The Meaning Business Podcast is your go-to show for insights on buying, growing and selling businesses.
Hosted by business advisors Bruce Coudrey and Peter Spinda, each episode explores real-world strategies, lessons and opportunities to help business owners and entrepreneurs succeed.
If you’re thinking about buying, selling or growing a business, the team at Benchmark Business Sales & Advisory can help guide you through the process.
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