The Must-Read Playbook for SMB Acquisitions
If you’re serious about buying a business, there’s one book you need to read before making a move: Buy Then Build by Walker Deibel.
This book is the go-to guide for searchers, independent sponsors, and anyone looking to acquire a small business instead of starting from scratch. It lays out a clear, no-BS framework for finding, buying, and growing an established company.
Buy Then Build
If you only buy one book, this is the one. I haven't met someone in the SMB ecosystem who hasn't recommended it.
What’s the Core Idea?
The premise is simple: It’s easier, faster, and often more profitable to buy an existing business than to start one from scratch.
Rather than grinding for years to build product-market fit, hiring employees, and fighting for traction, you can acquire a business that already works and scale from there.
Who Should Read This?
If you’re:
✅ A searcher looking for a roadmap to your first acquisition
✅ A corporate professional wanting to transition into ownership
✅ An entrepreneur tired of the startup grind
✅ Someone considering self-funded search
…this book will accelerate your learning curve and save you from making rookie mistakes.
Key Takeaways
🔹 The Case for Acquisition Entrepreneurship – Why buying a business is often the best path to wealth and freedom.
🔹 Finding the Right Business – How to source, analyze, and evaluate deals.
🔹 Financing the Deal – SBA loans, seller financing, and structuring smart deals.
🔹 Taking Over & Growing – What happens after you close and how to scale effectively.
Why It Matters
If you’re getting into SMB acquisitions, you need to understand the game before you play. Buy Then Build isn’t just theory—it’s packed with real-world strategies and insights that can save you time, money, and headaches.
It’s a must-read, whether you’re just starting your search or actively looking at deals. Get your copy now ⬇️
Buy Then Build
If you only buy one book, this is the one. I haven't met someone in the SMB ecosystem who hasn't recommended it.
