Episode 134 – Should You Buy a Business or Start Your Own?

Starting a business from scratch isn’t the only path to entrepreneurship. Buying an existing business can give you a head start, but it comes with its own financial considerations. 

In this episode, Jeremiah and Laura explore what to consider when choosing between buying a business and building one yourself, including cash flow, valuation, financing, personal risk, and the role you actually want to have as an owner. They also discuss an important question that can easily get overlooked: Does this opportunity move you toward the future you want?  

Whether you’re considering your first business or your next one, taking time to understand the opportunity can help you move forward with greater clarity. 

Key Topics:

• Your industry and goals can help determine whether buying an existing business or starting from scratch makes more sense.
• Buying a business may give you existing customers, systems, and cash flow, but those benefits still require careful evaluation.
• Business ownership can look very different depending on whether you’re buying an investment or creating a new job for yourself.
• Funding a new venture can bring your business and personal finances much closer together.
• The opportunity, financial risk, and long-term vision should all be considered before making the commitment.

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