Defy The Odds Show - Buy or Sell ANY Small Business in 6 Steps

Business & Economics Podcasts

Scott Hill, 25+ year small business veteran, shares his experiences, stories, and lessons learned from being a founder, buyer, seller, business broker, investor, franchisee, and consultant of small businesses in over a 1/2 dozen completely different industries. He's had wins and losses. He's got the scars to prove it. The show is focused on helping people buy and sell existing small businesses ("main street" businesses with less than $1,000,000 in annual revenue that make up close to 90% of American businesses). Scott uses his proprietary 6 step process he's developed over the years to dramatically improve your odds of either buying or selling a small business. Did you know less than 30% of businesses ever sell? The rest fade into oblivion or get transferred for next to nothing. Did you know close to 90% of aspiring business owners, who say they want to own a business, never do despite a recent Vistaprint study saying 62% of American adults would rather be their own boss?! Do you know why? Scott does...through personal experience. He also shares practical information and know how so you'll have the confidence and knowledge to pursue either buying or selling a small business. You need a plan. Scott has one. Go ahead...Live your American Dream! It starts here. Frequency: Biweekly

Location:

United States

Genres:

Business & Economics Podcasts

Description:

Scott Hill, 25+ year small business veteran, shares his experiences, stories, and lessons learned from being a founder, buyer, seller, business broker, investor, franchisee, and consultant of small businesses in over a 1/2 dozen completely different industries. He's had wins and losses. He's got the scars to prove it. The show is focused on helping people buy and sell existing small businesses ("main street" businesses with less than $1,000,000 in annual revenue that make up close to 90% of American businesses). Scott uses his proprietary 6 step process he's developed over the years to dramatically improve your odds of either buying or selling a small business. Did you know less than 30% of businesses ever sell? The rest fade into oblivion or get transferred for next to nothing. Did you know close to 90% of aspiring business owners, who say they want to own a business, never do despite a recent Vistaprint study saying 62% of American adults would rather be their own boss?! Do you know why? Scott does...through personal experience. He also shares practical information and know how so you'll have the confidence and knowledge to pursue either buying or selling a small business. You need a plan. Scott has one. Go ahead...Live your American Dream! It starts here. Frequency: Biweekly

Twitter:

@williamandhill

Language:

English

Contact:

931.292.4953

Website:

https://williamandhill.com/

Email:

info@williamandhill.com

Episodes

Defy The Odds Show #27 - Advice for Buyers

10/15/2019

Buyers can create some serious leverage using an SBA loan to buy a business and real estate. Buyer should also be certain they are interested in buying a business before wasting the sellers time.

Duration:00:12:12

Defy The Odds - A Look At The Fair Price Method

9/16/2019

How do you know if the price is fair? One way is to use our fair price method. It's one tool available inside our Business Range of Value Report.

Duration:00:15:12

DTOS #25 - Attract A Buyer Like Elaine Says on Seinfeld

9/5/2019

Just like Elaine says on Seinfeld, you need to be careful when attracting a squirrel. Buyers, like squirrels, are hesitant. You have to give the buyer time to get comfortable or, like Elaine says, you'll scare the squirrel away.

Duration:00:07:12

Defy The Odds Show - Episode #24 - What Does Bitcoin Have to Do With Buying or Selling a Business?

6/27/2019

Bitcoin can be used to buy and sell businesses. But first, it really needs to work through 2 main issues. Also, I share why I think the price of Bitcoin today is more legit than in 2017.

Duration:00:19:17

Defy The Odds Show - Episode #23 - Take What you Hear With A Grain Of Salt...Maybe Even a Tablespoon Full

6/12/2019

When it comes to buying or selling a small business, take what you hear with a grain of salt...maybe a tablespoon full. The consequences of taking advice from a well meaning relative or advisor may prove costly.

Duration:00:16:42

DTOS #22 - What Kind of Business Owner Are You?

5/29/2019

In this episode, I explore how being a "bottom line" person or a "top line" person might impact what kind of business you buy.

Duration:00:13:49

DTOS #21 - If Someone Offers You $8,000,000, Take It

5/15/2019

I speak with business owners every week. At times, we'll talk about what the business might be worth. In this episode, I share one of these conversations.

Duration:00:14:47

DTOS #20 - How To Pick The Right Business Broker

5/2/2019

You're thinking about selling your business. You're also thinking you need a business broker because you're really busy, don't know how to start, don't have a plan, don't know your businesses' value, and don't know how the process works. Listen in...

Duration:00:17:17

DTOS #19 - The Role of Your Gatekeeper

4/24/2019

What is the role of your gatekeeper? Should your gatekeeper be a decision maker that decides which possible products and services are "eligible" to help your business? It probably depends on your business but it might be worth some consideration.

Duration:00:09:23

DTOS #18 - Selling A Business is Like Finding a Needle In A Haystack

4/11/2019

The reality is, there are more sellers than qualified buyers. Depending on your niche, location, and price, it may be even more challenging. It pays to be proactive if you want to sell your business.

Duration:00:14:00

DTOS #17 Innovative Funding Strategies

4/1/2019

This is a must listen to episode for anyone interested in buying a small business. If you're wondering how you can qualify and/or fund the purchase of a small business, Larry shares an innovative funding strategy that's really powerful.

Duration:00:41:36

DTOS #16 Small Business Suffering and Sacrifice

3/26/2019

Lately, I've been thinking about how business owners sacrifice. But recently, I've had a couple circumstances that have made me think about suffering and how it applies to us professionally and personally.

Duration:00:12:19

DTOS #15 - An Interview with Executive Coach Jared Greer

3/18/2019

In this episode, we interview Jared Greer, Executive Coach and founder of The Greer Method. We talk to Jared about getting yourself right, having structure, IronMan Triathlons, and a whole lot more.

Duration:00:35:12

Are You Buying Or Selling A Small Business?

3/11/2019

Are you buying or selling a small business? 62% of working Americans want to be their own boss. But, the path to small business ownership is different than what you may think.

Duration:00:18:16

DTOS #13 - How To Create A Transition Plan For Your Small Business

3/5/2019

70% of small business owners have given no attention to transition yet 30% of ALL small business owners think about selling their small businesses at any given time. It's why less than 30% of small businesses are EVER sold. Take our FREE course: "How To Create A Transition Plan Yourself!"

Duration:00:21:14

DTOS #12 - Ready To List Your Small Business For Sale?

2/25/2019

In a recent discussion with one of my clients, he asked me about what he needed to get his business ready to be LISTED for sale. In this episode, I go over the checklist I sent him...and all my clients.

Duration:00:14:52

DTOS #11 - How Does A Business Broker Work?

2/11/2019

When I first speak with a business owner, I often get asked similar questions like what's my business worth/what do you think I can get for it? Or, how do you get paid? Or, how will you market my business...among others. In this episode, I answer these questions and more...like getting my AARP card?!

Duration:00:24:28

DTOS #10 - The Defy The Odds Show

2/4/2019

Every Business Has potential access to 3 buckets of money but most don't get value out of the 3rd bucket. I also talk about a course I've developed and a report I've created for small business buyers and sellers.

Duration:00:28:37

DTOS #9 - How I Started A Small Business, Bought It, Sold It, Helped My Mom Buy it, and Contemplated Buying it Again!

1/28/2019

In this episode, I share a story of a small business I founded/started, bought (partner buyout), sold, helped my mom buy, and contemplated buying again! Lots of lessons learned.

Duration:00:26:40

DTOS8 - Part 2 of an Interview with my Dad

1/21/2019

In part two of an interview with my Dad, I have a conversation with him about buying and selling a franchise. He shares the process of buying the franchise in depth and what he learned from the experience.

Duration:00:25:05