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The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple
Acquiring a profitable business can be one of the fastest ways to success. However, it can also be quite challenging. Join business acquisition and growth strategist Bruce Whipple as he shares the strategies, tips, and techniques gleaned from 40+ years of experience. If you believe business acquisition is the path to success you want to take, this is the podcast for you!
Episodes
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple361 - Labor Day: From Laboring to Leading
Labor Day is a holiday in America. And it is this weekend. Here is this week's podcast. In under three minutes, I will share my thoughts on Labor Day and offer…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple360 - Persistence Pays: A First Deal Closed with 100% Seller Financing
A case study teaches valuable lessons. Here is a good example from an Empire Group member. https://go.brucewhipple.com/groupcoaching If you're wondering about…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple359 - A Tale Of Two Mindsets!
Many mentees don't realize they can do more than they think. Whether you think you can or think you can't you are right! If you're wondering about the steps in…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple358 -You Don't Need Permission to Succeed
Too many mentees don't realize they are more ready than they think. This week's podcast unpacks that. If you're wondering about the steps in the business…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple357 - Acquisitions Are Won In The Mind!
Deals aren't won in the negotiation room. They are won in the mind, long before you ever talk to a seller. This week's podcast unpacks that process. If you're…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple356 - A Steve Jobs Lesson, Case Study & A Reality Check
This is among the best, if not the best, advice I have ever heard, all packed into just one minute and 28 seconds. This week's podcast is one to listen to…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple355 - Give Yourself A Fighting Chance!
Knowing how to do any craft is critical. Here is a case study on the lesson of "You Don't Know What You Don't Know!" This week's podcast explores how to give…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple354 - The Image In The Mirror: Why Self-Belief Closes Deals
Your self image and self belief are critical in closing deals. This week's podcast explores how to evaluate and change that self image. If you're wondering…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple353 - Fear vs. Freedom: Why Most Never Sign Their Own Declaration
This weekend is the celebration of our Independence Day in America. It is a perfect time to reflect on the courage of those 56 men who gave us the freedom we…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple352 - Halftime Check-In: Are You Winning 2025?
Half of 2025 is behind us next week. Let's look at your half-time check-in. In this week's podcast, I talk about how to evaluate the first half of 2025 and…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple351 - What Really Moves You From the Field to the Goal Line?
Mentees that know what to do and take action with a strong "Why" are typically those that have the best chances to succeed. In this week's podcast, I talk…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple350 - The Fortune Is In The Follow-Up!
Mentees often don't realize how critical follow up is to success in business acquistions. In this week's podcast, I talk about the statistics on following up…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple349 - Want To Lose Trust In 30 Seconds? Do This!
I don't get why people are late. In this week's podcast, I talk about how being late can kill a deal before you even say one word. In business acquisitions…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple348 - Your Word Is Your Bond - Integrity in Acquisitions and in Life!
There are a few things worth dying for and integrity is one of those things for me. In this week's podcast, I share a personal story that illustrates a…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple347 - Case Study - 100% Seller Finance With Seller Paying $130K Broker Fee!
Case studies can teach a lot of business acquisition lessons, and this one has a lot of lessons. 100% seller finance Accounts receivable are left for the buyer…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple346 - Investigate Before You Invest!
One of the best lessons I learned from one of my mentors in business acquisition was "Investigate Before You Invest!" We know that applies to deals but it also…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple345 - Do You Suffer From OPD?
OPD (Other People's Drama) can be a killer. Here is what OPD is, how to recognize it and what to do about it. For the Acquisition Advantage 2025 Boot Camp…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple344 - Can You Really Do Seller Finance? Let's See!
Does seller finance really work? You betcha it does. Here's an example. Seller finance is what this week's video is about. For the Acquisition Advantage 2025…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple343 - It's About Listening!
How well do you listen? Probably not too well but you can change that. This week's podcast is about how to ask the questions that work and that improve your…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple342- Will You Get To The Finish Line?
We all have 24 hours a day. How you spend that time is what can make all the difference. Here is a great example from a VIP Mastermind member. This week's…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple341 - "I've Been Through This Before—And I'm Not Doing It Again"
Your mental attitude is everything in this business acquisition environment. Many people will freeze and not realize the opportunity in chaos. This week's…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple340 - Fear: Recognize It. Face It. Move Anyway!
Last week I did a podcast on "What Are You Really Afraid Of?" This week, I want to talk about how to deal with fear. This podcast might make you think…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple339 - What Are You Really Afraid Of?
Listening to those who have "Been There and Done That" can help you avoid many mistakes. But understand you will make mistakes and fail your way to success…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple338 - Are You Living Groundhog Day?
How disciplined is your life and how much are you following your goals rather than working someone else's "to do" list? That is what this week's podcast…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple337 - Late To The Meeting? You've Already Lost!
Being on time is something I am passionate about and also how I judge others. I also talk about the new Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp that started on…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple336 - Will Your Passport Outlive You?
Will Your Passport Outlive You? I hope not but I am not so sure about myself. This was a pretty impactful event for me and what this week's podcast is about…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple335 - AI Overdose:The Hidden Cost Of Convenience
Artificial Intelligence aka AI is a great tool. But you need to be careful with it and know how to use it and its limitations. That is what this week's podcast…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple334 - Is Integrity Important To You? How Important?
I truly believe Integrity is one of the few things worth dying for? Why that is and how important your integrity and reputation is to your ability to do deals…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple333 - My Most Successful Mentee Reveals The Secret To His Success! Part 2
Do you think you can learn something from my most successful mentee? I do...if you watch, learn, and take action. That is what this week's podcast covers. This…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple332 - How To Find The Right Chairperson For Your Board?
A lot of mentees pick the wrong Chairperson in their haste to build a Board of Directors. So, how can you pick the right Chairperson? This week's podcast dives…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple331 - What The Hell Are You Afraid Of!?
FEAR is usually False Expectations Appearing Real. Procrastination and Paralysis by analysis kills more dreams than failure ever will. This week's podcast…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple330 - Knowing Your Goals
Knowing your why is really critical, so you are working toward your goals and not someone else's? This week's podcast dives into this and how you can make sure…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple329 - From $800 to $200 Million in ten years!
Fear is a double-edged sword; it can paralyze or propel. In this week's podcast I give a great example of how fear propelled Taylor Sheridan from $800 to $200…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple328 - You Can't Quit If You Don't Start!
Last Friday was "Quitter's Day". That is the second Friday of the New Year when a lot of people abandon their New Year's Resolutions and Plans. But you can't…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple327 - What The Heck Is The Pomodoro Technique?
Do you struggle to focus and stay on task? If so the Pomodoro Technique might just be the answer. That is what this week's podcast is about.
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple326 - What Are The Steps Anyway?
Every so often I am asked to explain the steps to acquiring a business. That is what this week's podcast is about. My Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple325 - From 0 to 10 Advisors In Just Two Months!
You can listen to what I say about the VIP Mastermind, but this mentee's experience tells it all. That is what this week's podcast is about. Some spots are…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple324 -Here Is What Two VIP Mastermind Members Say!
I am often asked why we cover in the two day VIP Mastermind training events. That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to learn more about…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple323 - "Which Dress Should I Put On?"
How do you separate yourself from the "Bots"? That is what this week's podcast is about. Here are the details on the Seller Finance Mastery Program…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple322 - It Felt Like I Finally Reached The Top Of The Mountain
I am often asked what we cover in the two day VIP Mastermind training events. That is what this week's podcast is about. Here are the details on the VIP…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple321 - Philosophies That Changed My Life - A Ratio Will Appear!
Understanding your results and the law of averages is critical as Jim Rohn explains so well. That is what this week's podcast is about. Here is the link to the…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple320 - A Great Question From The Seller Finance Mastery Program Q&A!
So why would a seller benefit from seller finance? Good question! That is what this week's podcast is about. Here is the link to the seller finance boot camp I…
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319 - The Four Biggest Enemies Of Success!
Are you not making the progress you want to? Perhaps these four enemies of success will help change your progress. That is what this week's podcast is about…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple318 - The Secret The Banks Don't Want You To Know!
Are you afraid of getting bank financing? There is an alternative and yes it is real. Seller Finance. That is what this week's podcast is about. Here is the…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple317 - Can You Trust Your Partners?
How do you avoid getting your "head chopped off" and build a team with people you can trust. That is what this week's podcast is about. Here is the link to the…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple316-The Secret To Taking Action
Taking action is critical to your success. That sounds easy but how do you do that? That is what this week's podcast explains. If you are looking to start…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple315 - How Good Is Your Team?
Choosing the right team and professionals is critical to your business acquisition journey. That is what this week's podcast explains. If you are looking to…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple314 - Don't Let This Happen To You?
Time and opportunities can slip away. Here are some great examples and how you can avoid them. That is what this week's podcast explains. If you are looking to…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple313 - When Is It Time To Quit?
People often are tempted to quit when the going gets tough. So when do you know when that time is. That is what this week's podcast explains. If you are…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple312 - Does The Perfect Board Of Directors Exist?
Last week I did a video on Does the Perfect Chairperson Exist. Here is that video. https://youtu.be/YgxNWXcTMlw?si=ykcY9TOXEaZsY727 This week's podcast is Does…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple311 - Here's What My VIPs Learned This Week
I am often asked why we cover in the two day VIP Mastermind training events. That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to start…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple310 - How To Get Past The Gatekeeper!
How to get past the gatekeeper is a popular question. That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking to start conversations, here is a free…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple309 - What Happens If You Don't Follow The Busines Acquisition Steps?
The business acquisition steps are simple but simple isn't the same as easy. So what happens to those that don't follow the steps? That is what this week's…
The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple308 - How Is Your Work Ethic?
How is your work ethic? That is what this week's podcast is about. If you are looking for how to start conversations here is a free course in that subject…