The 7 Minute Takeover - Village Wellth

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Ep 1: Navigating the January deal flow lulls: Strategies for success

Season 1 · Episode 1

Monday, January 20, 2025 • Duration 06:42

The debut episode of the 7-Minute Takeover with Village Wealth! In this jam-packed session, they break down why early January can feel like a deal flow desert and share insider tips to stay ahead, including leveraging events and creative networking with wealth managers and exit planners.

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Ep 2: EBITDA vs. SDE in Small Business Valuations

Season 1 · Episode 2

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 • Duration 05:04

In this episode, Liz and Eamonn break down the key differences between EBITDA and SDE in small business acquisitions. They explore when to use each metric, how they impact valuation and affordability, and the importance of understanding owner compensation when buying a business.

If you're involved in small business acquisitions, this quick episode will help you confidently evaluate cash flow and set realistic valuations.

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Ep 3: Lessons Learned from Acquisition Experiences

Season 1 · Episode 3

Thursday, March 6, 2025 • Duration 07:32

Hosts Liz and Eamon share their personal stories of buying small businesses, and the valuable lessons they took away. The key takeaways center around the importance of thorough preparation, managing expectations, and being ready for the unexpected when taking over an existing small business.

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Ep 5: Proven Strategies for Unlocking Off-Market Business Acquisitions

Episode 5

Monday, April 14, 2025 • Duration 05:21

In this episode, Liz and Eamon talk about finding off-market acquisition opportunities through proprietary outreach. They cover why narrowing your industry focus can improve your success and how a personalized approach builds trust with business owners.
They also share key do’s and don’ts when contacting companies directly, and highlight the importance of follow-up, authenticity, and managing the process with care.

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Ep 4 - Seller's role after acquisition

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, April 7, 2025 • Duration 07:13

In this episode, Liz and Eamon talk about the seller’s role after a business acquisition. They cover why it's critical to align on post-acquisition involvement early—whether the seller wants to exit quickly or stay involved.

They also explore transition options like unpaid transition periods, seller notes, earn-outs, and rolled equity, and stresses the importance of flexibility if things don’t go as planned.

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Ep 14 - MythBuster: Every business you buy 'should' scale rapidly

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 • Duration 07:29

In this episode, Elizabeth and Eamonn challenge one of the most persistent myths in business acquisitions: that every business you buy should scale rapidly. They break down why growth projections from sellers and brokers often deserve scrutiny—and how savvy buyers can separate real opportunity from sales spin.

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Why not all small businesses are built to grow
How to evaluate claims of "untapped potential" during due diligence
Real examples of growth constraints—like operational costs and market limits
The role of earnouts and contingent payments in sharing risk
Why a stable, profitable business might be the best acquisition of all

Whether you're exploring your first business purchase or already deep in deal negotiations, this episode delivers clear, practical insights to help you buy a business with eyes wide open.

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Ep 13: Holdbacks Explained: A Must-Know for Buying a Small Business

Season 1 · Episode 13

Monday, June 9, 2025 • Duration 08:33

In this episode Elizabeth MacRae and Eamonn Gamble explore a key part of learning how to buy a business: handling seller reluctance toward holdbacks. Eamonn explains that holdbacks are a critical tool for protecting buyers from hidden liabilities like undisclosed contracts, and they should be introduced early—ideally at the offer stage.

He shares practical advice on including holdbacks in share purchase agreements, using escrow accounts, and managing pushback from sellers. If you're buying a business, this episode offers insight into reducing risk and negotiating stronger deals.

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Ep 12: Deal Decode - A $3M Executive Airport Transportation Business with Big Potential (and Risks)

Episode 12

Monday, June 2, 2025 • Duration 06:55

In this Deal Decode episode, Eamon and CEO Rob Irwin dive into a unique US-based executive airport transportation and logistics company listed on the Village Wellth Marketplace. With $3M in revenue and $270K in seller’s discretionary earnings, the duo explores the fast growing market, the business's asset light model, and challenges around margins, competition, and financing, especially for Canadian buyers. They break down the opportunity’s pros, cons, and what makes it worth a closer look.

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Ep 11: From Risk to Opportunity: Mastering Strategic Due Diligence

Episode 11

Sunday, May 25, 2025 • Duration 08:02

In this episode of the 7 Minute Takeover, Liz McRea chats with Israel Peck, CEO of Cratic, about strategic due diligence in acquisitions. Israel breaks down the difference between standard and strategic due diligence, introduces the value chain framework (marketing, sales, operations, customer service), and shares tips for identifying opportunities to grow a business post-acquisition. Tune in for practical advice on evaluating a business's systems, uncovering hidden risks, and creating a roadmap for growth, all while keeping the process fun!

Connect with Israel Peck: (12) Israel Beck | LinkedIn Home - Cratic AI

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Ep 10: Do You Need to Be a Big Corporation to Buy a Business?

Episode 10

Sunday, May 18, 2025 • Duration 06:46

In this episode of the 7 Minute Takeover, Liz and Eamonn bust the myth that only large corporations can buy businesses. They dive into why individual buyers have a real shot at success, the unique advantages they bring to the table, and how emotional connection and leadership potential often outweigh big budgets. Tune in to learn how to compete with the “big dogs” in the world of business acquisitions!

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