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STOP Making These Common Business Acquisition Mistakes

Acquiring existing businesses offers a fast path to growth and wealth-building, especially for entrepreneurs seeking to bypass the uncertainty of startups. With the right approach, acquisitions can provide instant access to revenue streams, proven processes, and established customer bases, making it easier to scale a business. 


Richard Parker, a seasoned expert with over 30 years in buying and selling businesses, shares insights on entrepreneurship through acquisition, highlighting the advantages of acquiring profitable businesses, leveraging seller financing, and the importance of operational experience. Whether you’re in the process of scaling a small business or looking for high-growth investment opportunities, acquisitions offer a strategic way to expand without starting from scratch.


Meet Richard Parker


Richard Parker is the CEO of Diomo Corporation and the founder of The Business Buyer Resource Center. With extensive experience in buying 14 of his own businesses, Richard has become a leading advisor and author on the topic of business acquisitions. He has been featured in Forbes, The New York Times, and Entrepreneur Magazine and offers practical tools and resources for those interested in buying businesses. Learn more at https://richardparker.com and connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardparkerdiomo/


Timestamps:

[2:39] Illustrious Career in M&A

[3:40] The “Aha!” Moment: Acquisitions Over Startups

[10:59] Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA)

[19:58] The Owner-Operator vs. Owner-Investor

[24:40] Richard’s 12-Year-Old Business Story

[27:37] Mitigating Risks in Acquisitions

[31:38] Shifting From a Small Business to an Entrepreneurial Mindset

[34:33] Key Takeaways for Business Owners Considering Acquisitions


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John Reighard is a Partner at Angel Investors Network, where he leverages his expertise in business development, networking, and investor relations to help entrepreneurs secure funding and scale their businesses. With a passion for connecting people and ideas, John plays a pivotal role in fostering strategic partnerships and guiding business owners toward sustainable success. In addition to his work with Angel Investors Network, he also owns and operates two other small businesses.

 

A Connector and Networking Extraordinaire, Business Coach/Consultant, and Inspirational Speaker, John is deeply committed to helping individuals and businesses achieve meaningful results. His mission is to empower entrepreneurs and leaders to create lasting impact through strategic growth, financial acumen, and powerful relationship-building.

 

John has trained with, been mentored by, and provided consulting services to some of the world’s top thought leaders in personal development and business transformation, including Jack Canfield (America’s #1 Success Coach and Founder of Chicken Soup for the Soul), Stephen Covey, T. Harv Eker, Bob Proctor, Blair Singer, Robert Kiyosaki, Neil Rackham, Marcia Wieder, and Roger (Bud) Seith. These experiences have shaped his ability to guide clients through personal and professional growth, helping them unlock their full potential.

 

Before joining Angel Investors Network, John took a sabbatical in 2002, living with his family in Norway, Portugal, and France—an enriching experience that followed 15 award-winning years in Silicon Valley. During his time in the tech industry, he worked for leading companies such as Lucent Technologies, Exodus Communications, Octel Communications, and Brady Corporation.

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Jeff Barnes is a former US Navy Nuclear power plant operator on a Submarine, Navy diver, risk management director, technology enthusiast, business growth expert, advisor and management consultant. Mr. Barnes sits on the boards of startup companies, runs a venture fund, supports non-profits supporting military vets, and spends most of his time helping CEOs and founders of growing companies automate, systemize, and scale to 8 and 9-figure valuations.

 

With over 20 years of technology, systems, operations, and marketing experience, Mr. Barnes has advised over 1,000 companies, invested tens of millions in advertising campaigns, and helped companies generate over $1 billion in investment capital.

 

As the chairman of Angel Investors Network and founder of Digital Evolution Marketing Group, Mr. Barnes has worked with founders, entrepreneurs, and CEOs around the world to accelerate the growth of their businesses and achieve substantial exits. He’s a father, husband, veteran, business owner, advisor, and mentor, and his true passion in life his helping others achieve success, freedom, and autonomy in theirs.