Acquisition Aficionado Magazine

20/10/2025

Is your business your biggest asset... or your biggest risk?

The latest issue of Acquisition Aficionado Magazine reveals why the most successful entrepreneurs separate their wealth from their business - and how the smartest operators are leveraging everything from infinite banking to AI-driven valuations to create true financial freedom.

✨ Inside Issue 44:

- Banking on Yourself Series Launch – Joshua Smith introduces the Infinite Banking Concept (IBC), showing how Economic Value Added principles can unlock liquidity, flexibility, and long-term value that traditional banking can't match.

- Your Business Is Not Your Retirement Plan – Elevation Wealth Planning exposes why most entrepreneurs are dangerously over-leveraged in one illiquid asset, and reveals their disciplined system for creating financial independence before the exit.

- The AI Valuation Revolution – Manuel Dorticos explains why revenue and margins no longer drive valuations—discover how scalable workflows and seamless integration are becoming the new currency of acquisition value.

- The Business Exit Food Chain – Joe Lieberman reveals why most business owners become prey in exits, and how to design ecosystems where you thrive as the strategic apex player.

- After Regretting His Exit at 24 (Video) – Scott Snider shares the generational shifts driving today's M&A boom and hard-won insights from both sides of the acquisition table.

- Buy Big or Buy Small? – Brandon Lipman breaks down the strategic choice facing new acquisition entrepreneurs: rapid scale versus safe growth, and how to choose your path to success.

- The New Asset Class No One's Talking About – Anthony Licausi highlights why AI-driven quant IP is becoming more valuable than infrastructure—and how this shift is reshaping global finance.

- Positioning for Maximum Value – Nicholas Baud outlines the key steps to structure, manage, and present your business for the most profitable exit possible.

- Roofing Industry Multiples Optimization – Chris Wise explores how roofing business owners can strategically increase valuation multiples in today's favorable M&A environment.

Stop focusing on the buy. Start building for the sell.

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14/10/2025

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Acquisition Aficionado Magazine - The M&A Industry's Trusted Trade Magazine! Fresh Business Acquisition Insights Each Month!

17/09/2025

Attention, if you haven't yet learned how INFINITE BANKING STRATEGIES can empower & FUEL YOUR ACQUISITION GAME, then you need to read this latest Issue of AAM!

M&A Spotlight: Banking On Yourself – Meet Joshua Smith, the former corporate executive who's helping acquisition entrepreneurs break free from traditional banking through the Infinite Banking Concept. His new monthly column reveals wealth strategies that create control, liquidity, and sustainable growth.

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10/09/2025

🚀 $0 to $100M Exits: The 24-Month Blueprint!

Are you planning for the deal, or planning for what comes after?

The latest issue of Acquisition Aficionado Magazine reveals why the most successful acquisition entrepreneurs think beyond the closing and how the smartest operators are revolutionizing their approach to capital, growth, and exits.

✨ Inside Issue 43:

- M&A Spotlight: Banking On Yourself – Meet Joshua Smith, the former corporate executive who's helping acquisition entrepreneurs break free from traditional banking through the Infinite Banking Concept. His new monthly column reveals wealth strategies that create control, liquidity, and sustainable growth.

- $0 to $100M Exits in 24 Months (Video) – Carl Allen shares his blueprint for creating extraordinary wealth through strategic acquisitions at the 2025 Business Acquisition Virtual Summit, based on decades of M&A deals.

- Working Capital: The Silent Deal Killer – Colton Moffitt exposes the common mistake that derails post-acquisition growth: entrepreneurs who secure financing for the deal but neglect the capital needed to scale afterward.

- The Rare Skill That Separates Deal Chasers from Deal Closers – JB Brown reveals why most search fund outreach fails and how treating acquisitions like a numbers game ignores the human element that actually closes deals.

- The Art of the Graceful Exit – Andrew Lamb explores why the most fulfilling exits aren't just about maximizing price, they're about preserving the values and vision that inspired your journey.

- Private Company Valuation Decoded – Carlos Canto breaks down the complexities that make private company valuations fundamentally different from public markets, and why this matters for your next acquisition or exit.

- The Death of Traditional Value Creation – Tremayne Tatem explains why exit multiples in 2025 dropped from 11.5x to 9.2x EBITDA, and reveals the overlooked value driver that most lower middle market firms miss.

- The Mastery Framework: Why Movement Beats Hesitation – Jason Alan Bohrer demonstrates how decisive action creates opportunity while competitors wait for certainty.

- The Secret Weapon for Scaling & Selling (Video) – Ronald Skelton interviews Ashish Gupta on why fractional COOs are becoming essential for founders ready to scale and exit successfully.

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21/08/2025

Learn new tactics for business buying and selling while discovering little known financing strategies to successfully get your deals funded. If you are are a fellow Acquisition Entrepreneur, then this magazine is for you!

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18/08/2025

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05/08/2025

🚀Is your acquisition strategy built for this market, or the last one?

The latest issue of Acquisition Aficionado Magazine is your guide to navigating an uncertain world, packed with modern strategies to master everything from tariff threats to AI disruption.

✨ Inside Issue 42:

- The Role of Timing in M&A – In our Feature article, Ross Tomkins reveals why timing is the most critical—and overlooked—factor that determines whether a deal succeeds or fails, even when all the numbers line up.

- Tariffs Threats and the M&A Tremor – Anirvan Sen explores how tariff volatility is transforming M&A strategy, from valuation to post-merger integration, and how leaders must adapt to thrive.

- $1.95M Acquisition Case Study and Why a $10M Deal Flopped (Video) – Leo Landaverde analyzes a closed deal and a failed listing, revealing how to spot red flags, assess cash flow, and structure deals that actually close.

- 3 Hidden Levers to Multiply Your Company's Valuation – Zhivko Stoychev outlines key strategies sellers can implement now to boost their business's exit multiple and attract serious buyers.

- The Billionaires' Playbook: Why Asset "Stewardship" is Better than Ownership (Video) – Seth Ellsworth and Michael McGovern reveal a unique structure for protecting your assets and building true, lasting wealth.

- Employee Stock Ownership Plans for Small Business – Joe Lieberman highlights how ESOPs can help you exit profitably while preserving your legacy and boosting company performance.

- From Students to Skips – Daniel Holloway shares his journey of driving 25% growth in a waste management group through a bolt-on acquisition and key system upgrades.

- Utilizing Cryptocurrency and Artificial Intelligence in M&A – Kirk Robinson explores how crypto and AI are enhancing efficiency, security, and decision-making in the modern M&A landscape.

- How to Make Your Business More Valuable in 12 Months – Lien De Pau provides an actionable strategy for entrepreneurs to grow smarter by planning with an exit in mind, not just chasing growth.

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06/07/2025

You don’t need more capital. You need better strategies! 🙌💥

The latest issue of Acquisition Aficionado Magazine is here, packed with unconventional insights, proven playbooks, and expert interviews to help you buy smarter, exit stronger, and build the life you actually want. 🔥

✨ Inside Issue #41:

* You Don’t Need Capital—You Need Leverage – Chris Moore breaks down how to structure equity deals without using your own money - live from our 2025 Business Acquisition Summit.

* The Art of the Deal Vet – Jerry Conti, Merlin Corbin, and Sarah Sullivan share a 7-step due diligence framework to help you separate high-performance investments from polished garbage.

* Acquisition Playbook: Strategic Partnerships, JVs, and Licensing – Colton Moffitt highlights powerful—but underused—deal structures that can spark exponential growth, even in lean markets.

* ETA: A Modern Path to Business Ownership – Louis Spagnuolo explains why more entrepreneurs are skipping the startup phase and buying established businesses instead.

* She Built a 7-Figure Practice in 2.5 Days a Week – Dr. Ruth Mannschreck shares her method for building sellable service businesses through systems, culture, and smart leadership.

* Enter the M&A Pirates – Scott S. Bell gives a raw look at the dealmakers and “commission chasers” navigating today’s high-stakes acquisition game.

* Earn. Learn. Have Fun. – Paul Cronin shares a new lens for evaluating work and life—aligning your opportunities with what actually matters.

* 9 Steps to Reduce Your Business Buying Risk – Della Kirkman lays out practical steps to help you de-risk your next acquisition without missing the upside.

* $355M in Deals From Cold Outreach – Willem Westra of WW Capital Group shares outreach tactics that sourced over a million messages—and a mountain of deals.

* What’s a Business Worth? – Bradley Lay explains why most owners overvalue their companies—and how to spot red flags before you waste time negotiating.

Don't just read about business acquisition - BECOME THE BEST!

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02/06/2025

What do roll-ups, economic curveballs, and smart partnerships have in common? They're all part of the blueprint for thriving in today's M&A landscape—and Issue #40 of Acquisition Aficionado Magazine shows you how to use them to your advantage.

✨ Inside Issue 40:

*Roll-Up Mastery (Video) – Nate Dodson breaks down how to scale fast by merging complementary businesses to grow revenue, cut costs, and dominate your niche.

*Buy to Build: Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition – Darius Ross shares the pros, cons, and purpose behind acquiring businesses as a legacy-first path to wealth.

*The M&A Growth Blueprint – Roland Frasier reveals how to use AI, downturns, and creative financing to buy undervalued businesses and unlock exponential growth.

*The Economy Looks Rough—So Why is M&A on Fire? – Lauren Mauldwin investigates the surprising surge in deal activity despite gloomy headlines.

*How to Partner on Deals (and Why You Should) – Carl Allen shows how strategic partnerships let you own more, risk less, and move faster.

*When & Why to Acquire (Video) – Ross Tomkins shares his story and insights from the summit on how acquisition changed his life and future.

*The ETA Trap – Jonathan Brown exposes the silent killer in most searchers' strategies: a flawed buy box. He'll show you how to rethink it.

*Mastering the Art of Acquisitions – Chris Mainor breaks down the core strategies for buying well, growing sustainably, and scaling smart.

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Whether you're scaling up or just getting started, this issue delivers the tactical edge you need to make big moves and smart decisions in 2025.

12/05/2025

05/05/2025

M&A Spotlight Featuring BUYERS BLACK BOOK: Classified Intel for Turning Corporate Pros into Deal-Savvy Owners, founded by M&A lawyer Eric Hsu.

In Issue #39's M&A Spotlight, we feature the Buyers Black Book, a fast-growing newsletter founded by M&A lawyer Eric Hsu. Known for its insider knowledge and strategic insights, it’s revolutionizing how mid-career professionals approach business acquisitions, helping them become deal-savvy owners in the competitive M&A landscape.

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25/04/2025

🚀 Want to Win the Game of M&A? Read Acquisition Aficionado magazine Issue #39!

The game is changing—again. Whether you're chasing your first deal or leading a portfolio, Issue #39 of Acquisition Aficionado Magazine delivers the sharpest strategies, insider tactics, and real-world deal flow playbooks to level up your M&A game.

✨ Inside Issue 39:

- M&A Spotlight: Buyers Black Book – M&A attorney Eric Hsu is turning corporate pros into acquisition assassins with his intel-packed newsletter. We spotlight how he's helping a new generation buy smarter.

- Scale, Exit, Repeat (Video) – Adam Coffey breaks down how to grow a business using M&A, work with PE firms, and build exits that pay big.

- Fix Your LOI, Win the Deal – Most buyers are using outdated LOIs. This feature from Buy & Build Advisors and Prencipe Int'l shows how to modernize and strengthen yours—plus they'll prep one for you, free.

- How to Source Off-Market Like a Pro – Jamie Busby lays out a killer blueprint for avoiding brokers, controlling the narrative, and finding deals before anyone else knows they exist.

- Price Mechanisms 101 – Kapil Sukhija compares Completion Accounts vs. Locked Box. Understand how they work and when to use them—especially if you're playing in global waters.

- Lindsay's 73% Margin Flip (Video) – Lindsay Gremmer shares how she bought an accounting firm, scaled it fast, and sold it for a huge payday. Tactics + mindset = fire.

Why Beginners Bomb in M&A – Josh Wilson delivers a blunt, essential breakdown of why rookies fail before they even close—and how to avoid being one of them.

- Dealmaking Without Your Own Cash (Video) – Rob Richmond spills how he's closing weekly acquisitions using work-in-buyout models, vendor financing, and clever structuring.

- The Second Curve – Dastan Shukanayev offers a future-focused framework for transformational M&A. Because winning a deal isn't the same as winning the future.

This issue's packed with no-fluff strategies and field-tested insights to keep you ahead of the curve—and off the bench.

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