Welcome to the very first broadcast of Buyout Diary! From now on, every Monday, I’ll be sharing my journey into acquisition entrepreneurship: the wins, the mistakes, the lessons learned and, hopefully, some insights that will make your own journey easier.
So, why am I doing this?
When I first discovered acquisition entrepreneurship, most of the information I found was focused on the United States. While this was fascinating, it was also frustrating. Europe is different: 27 countries, countless languages, cultures, and regulations. What works in Texas doesn’t necessarily work in Germany, the Netherlands or the UK.
I couldn’t find much information aimed at people like us: European-based entrepreneurs, investors, and operators who want to build businesses through acquisition. So I decided to start writing the kind of information I wished I could find.
A little about me: I have worked in banking and consulting, built a few ventures (some more successfully than others) and mentored start-ups. Last year, I came across ETA and knew it was the right move. Instead of starting from scratch again, why not acquire a solid company and grow from there? That thought changed everything for me.
So here I am, at the beginning of my journey: exploring how to build a holding company) and documenting the process in public through Buyout Diary.
What you can expect:
A new letter every Monday packed with honest insights from my personal journey and first steps.
Ideas, strategies, and frameworks that I come across along the way.
Stories about what doesn’t work as well as what does.
Conversation, because I don’t want this to be a monologue. I’d love to hear your story, too!
To start with, I’ve shared a free article on LinkedIn that explains why I’m choosing to buy a small business instead of starting one. You can read it here: Why I’m Choosing to Buy a Small Business Instead of Starting One.
If you’re searching for a business, have acquired one, or are just curious about this world, hit reply and tell me your story. I read every message and will do my best to respond.
Here’s to the journey!
Warm regards,
Alexander