Scaling Up Business Podcast

Should You Build a Business from Scratch or Buy One that’s Already Working?In this episode, Bill sits down with Matt Raad, founder of the eBusiness Institute and veteran business buyer, to explore the world of digital acquisition, business turnarounds, and intentional exits. From a humble start in zoology and manufacturing to flipping multi-million dollar websites, Matt’s journey highlights how you can build wealth through strategic business acquisitions.Topics explored in this episode:(07:00) Buying a Bankrupt Business*Working with a shady accountant, buying a bankrupt business, and the accidental M&A lesson.*Early inspiration from Zig Ziglar, Brian Tracy, and “What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School.”(10:30) Turnarounds that Worked and One That Didn’t*Why Matt’s retail experiment failed.*The power of simply raising prices and boosting sales.*Preparing a business for exit with minor tweaks, not reinvention(20:20) Discovering the Digital Goldmine*Moving from bricks and mortar to passive digit