Dec 18 2024 45 mins 5
The Buying Online Businesses Podcast welcomes Mario Peshev for an insightful discussion on acquisitions, scaling, and exit strategies. Mario is a seasoned entrepreneur with over 14 years of experience in buying and selling businesses. He has successfully bootstrapped multiple startups to seven-figure revenues and serves as the CEO of DevriX, a prominent digital marketing agency.
As a best-selling author of MBA Disrupted, an angel investor, and an advisor on several company boards, Mario brings a wealth of knowledge to this episode. Listeners will gain valuable insights into:
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Mario’s experience with 15+ acquisitions, ranging from micro-businesses under $20K to larger strategic deals exceeding $200K.
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The distinction between strategic acquisitions, aimed at growth and synergy, and financial acquisitions, focused on profitability.
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His methods for scaling businesses within DevriX, merging acquisitions, and managing them alongside his primary operations.
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The critical importance of due diligence when acquiring a business to avoid potential pitfalls.
The episode also explores how Mario has helped businesses expand, exit, and thrive through innovative strategies and M&A expertise. Whether a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, this discussion offers practical advice and insights.
Tune in for an engaging conversation with strategies to improve your business endeavors.
Let’s dive in!
Episode Highlights
02:00 What type of businesses Mario bought
12:00 How to decide on what business to buy?
20:20 What is the cost-benefit analysis of buying a business?
29:30 VC expects exorbitant ROI
Key Takeaways
➥ Focused on assets with clear revenue streams and a 12–18 month return on investment.
➥ Acquired websites or directories often lose traffic when the founder stops promoting them.
➥ Begin with smaller, strategic acquisitions to test ideas before committing to larger investments.
About The Guest
Mario Peshev is a serial entrepreneur who has over 14 years experience in buying and selling online businesses. He’s bootstrapped multiple startups from zero to 7 figures, he’s an angel investor, best selling author of MBA Disrupted and CEO of Devrix and digital marketing agency.
Connect with Mario Peshev
➥ https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpeshev/
Resource Links
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