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How to Buy a Bigger Competitor - Getting Unstuck

May 23, 2024 • Jon Stoddard • Season 1 • Episode 138

Have you ever felt stuck in your business, like you're just treading water? Maybe you’ve hit a plateau or the competition feels insurmountable. Today, we’re diving into a bold strategy: buying a bigger competitor.

Yes, you heard that right! Acquiring a larger rival can be a game-changer. In this interview with Greg Moran, we’ll explore how this approach helped his software business flip the tables from being acquired to acquiring a competitor five times its size.

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Keywords

acquisitions, growth, integration, culture, strategic, exit, investment thesis, work environment, upskilling, reskilling, freelance economy, gig economy, founder selection, AI disruption, workplace safety, strategic exits, private equity, future trends

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Personal Connection
02:56 Starting the Company and the Beginnings of Acquisitions
10:54 Challenges and Road Bumps in Integration
12:54 Strategic Growth and Positioning for Success
23:02 Starting Evergreen Mountain Equity Partners
25:42 Selecting the Right Founder for Success
28:03 Strategic Exits and Growth through Private Equity
36:10 Future Trends: AI, Gig Workers, and Globalization of the Workforce