Think Big, Buy Small

In this podcast from HBS, Rick Ruback and Royce Yudkoff explore the path to entrepreneurship through the acquisition of an enduringly profitable small business.

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Many thanks to @pocketcasts for including us in their "Career Conversations" collection! To hear more - https://t.co/hpEvMyqIm7 #BeInspired #ETA #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisition #Entrepreneurship #CareerConversations

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In this episode, #RickAndRoyce return for their end-of-season dive into listeners’ most pressing questions – those that many aspiring acquisition entrepreneurs wrestle with. To listen - https://t.co/6n5c6pF0F1 #ETAquestions #TBBS #Entrepreneurship #ETA

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Partnership, Purpose, and the #ETA Path to Concierge Medicine - A Conversation with Nick Kerr & Shaq Walker, who share their journey from risk-averse upbringings to acquiring HealthBridge, a concierge care clinic on Long Island. To listen - https://t.co/7cTo6fuvBa #ETAjourney

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Navigating Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition as a Family - In this special “Friends & Family Night” episode, #RickAndRoyce speak with Meghan Orzetti about the experience of #ETA from the perspective of a searcher’s spouse! To listen - https://t.co/0J6nVLnBSd #TBBS #ETAjourney

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Reshaping One’s Career Through Acquisition Entrepreneurship - Ike Ukawuba's #ETAjourney is one of thoughtful #RiskTaking, resilience, and #Leadership, offering valuable insights for anyone interested in #AcquisitionEntrepreneurship! To listen - https://t.co/RmXQdJR4DZ #TBBS #ETA

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Pioneering Search in Frontier Markets: A Conversation with Rob LeBlanc - This engaging discussion highlights the expanding boundaries of the search model and the growing diversity of its global practitioners! To listen - https://t.co/cEgvQ5FNcM #ETA @HBSAlumni #ThinkBigBuySmall

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CEO Success in Operating Small Business Acquisitions - Michael Aubrey, having walked the path from searcher to successful operator and investor, draws on his wealth of experiences to offer a masterclass in small business growth. To listen - https://t.co/4yxdMxikWP #Sales #Scale

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Bonus Episode from @catalyst_action --> The Art and Strategy of Negotiation, with @jsebenius, renowned #negotiation expert, @HarvardHBS professor, and host of Dealcraft: Insights From Great Negotiators. To listen - https://t.co/1zZx2MKrv3 #ThinkBigBuySmall #TheActionCatalyst

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Thanks to @PoetsAndQuants for this great feature - "Think Big, Buy Small: @HarvardHBS Podcast Spotlights The Growing World Of Acquisition Entrepreneurship." To learn more - https://t.co/YXQCy9zs5m #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisition #RickAndRoyce #ETA #TBBS #SeasonThree

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In this #TBBS episode, #RickAndRoyce are joined by A.J. Wasserstein, Senior Lecturer at @YaleSOM, for a deep dive into one of the most critical – and often misunderstood – aspects of buying a small business: #RevenueQuality. To listen - https://t.co/qM9JYum5TB #ETA #RevenueTypes

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Tom Allsworth's #ETA story is both inspiring & instructive – a compelling reminder that there’s no single path into ETA, and that diverse experiences can be powerful assets on the road to becoming an #AcquisitionEntrepreneur. To listen - https://t.co/E58FtxCRVR #ThinkBigBuySmall

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#RickandRoyce sit down with former student, Paige Sopcic, to discuss her inspiring #ETAjourney! After leaving a promising career at GE and earning her @HarvardHBS MBA, she launched her search in partnership with an accelerator. To listen - https://t.co/IiMUuRw60A @HBSAlumni #ETA

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We're thrilled to welcome veteran SBA lender @sbabmarks to the #TBBS podcast--> An Experienced Lender’s Perspective on Acquisition Financing. This is a must-listen conversation for anyone exploring or navigating the acquisition process! https://t.co/SSHuG520bo #ETA #SBAfinancing

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@TomAce910's story is both inspiring & instructive – a compelling reminder that there’s no single path into #ETA and that diverse experiences can be powerful assets on the road to becoming an #AcquisitionEntrepreneur! To listen - https://t.co/E58FtxCRVR #ETAjourney #TBBS

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In this episode, @whentheresawill, host of @AcquiringMinds_, joins Rick & Royce for a bird's eye view of #ETA, distilling years of hard-earned wisdom into one must-listen conversation! To listen - https://t.co/Bw898OVZLg #EntrepreneurshipThroughAcquisition #TBBS #ETAlandscape

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The Value of Roll-Ups As Seen Through the Lens of Music Schools - In this new episode (and season) of @HarvardHBS's #ThinkBigBuySmall podcast, Jeff Homer shares his fascinating #ETAjourney rolling up #music schools! https://t.co/g3ZzCplae1 #ETA @HarvardAlumni @AlumniStartups

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Season Three of Think Big, Buy Small launches on September 8th and, as a bridge between the 2nd and 3rd seasons, we caught up with Season One guest, Nick Wheeler in a "Where Are They Now?" episode! To listen- https://t.co/2zchKOSdQG #ETA #AcquisitionEntrepreneur @HBSAlumni #TBBS

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Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, Harvard Business School professors and co-hosts of the Think Big, Buy Small podcast, explore the growing trend of "acquisition entrepreneurship", including the type of person who might be right for it, the type of opportunity to look for and how to find them, the relative LACK of risk involved, and a deep dive into the economics of pie.

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Produced by @southwestern

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Almost 10 years ago I hosted Royce Yudkoff and Rick Ruback for one of the first ILtB episodes

They are back, to teach us all about entrepreneurship through acquisition

Royce was a legendary PE investor, and now with Rick has built the most popular class at HBS

So fun. Enjoy!

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Questions and Answers with Rick and Royce - At the end of each episode, #RickandRoyce ask listeners to reach out with any questions they may have related to #ETA. Now, in the final episode of Season Two, our hosts address many of these! https://t.co/Waqv0dOmRn @HarvardHBS #TBBS