The Business Acquisition Podcast with Bruce Whipple

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 wondering about the steps in the business acquisition journey, grab the Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp 2025 edition at brucewhipple.com. To Your Success, Bruce Whipple brucewhipple.com

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 often and includes :A Steve Jobs Lesson, Case Study & A Reality Check. If you're wondering about the steps in the business acquisition journey, grab the Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp 2025 edition at brucewhipple.com. To Your Success, Bruce Whi...

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 yourself the fighting chance of knowing what to do and how to do it. If you're wondering about the steps in the business acquisition journey, grab the Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp 2025 edition at brucewhipple.com. To Your Success, Bruce Wh...

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 about the steps in the business acquisition journey, grab the Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp 2025 edition at brucewhipple.com. To Your Success, Bruce Whipple brucewhipple.com

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 enjoy in the Unted States. As is often said, "Freedom isn't Free," and the same applies to your business acquisition journey and the price you are willing to pay for what you think you want. This week's podcast explores courage, sacrifice, an...

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 make the needed adjustments for the second half. If you are wondering about the business acquisition journey steps grab the Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp 2025 edition at brucewhipple.com. To Your Success, Bruce Whipple brucewhipple.com

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 about the VIP Mastermind virtual training that we just wrapped up. If you are wondering what the VIP Mastermind is and how it can help you in your business acquisition journey this is your answer. To Your Success, Bruce Whipple brucewhipple.com

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 and closing a deal. 48% of people never follow up after the first contact. 25% stop after two contacts. Only 10% make more than three contacts. Now here's the kicker: 80% of sales are made between the 5th and 12th contact. To Your Success, Br...

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, you want to build trust. Being on time is a great start toward that. To Your Success, Bruce Whipple brucewhipple.com

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 valuable lesson on integrity that my Dad taught me. In business acquisitions your word truly is your bond. Guard it carefully. To Your Success, Bruce Whipple brucewhipple.com

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 Broker's fee paid by the seller. That is the sign of a motivated seller. And when a deal is this good you better do your due diligence thoroughly and this mentee did. It is also a good lesson in due diligence and how to use what you find. I...

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 applies to other areas in your business acquisition journey and that is what I explain in this week's podcast. To Your Success, Bruce brucewhipple.com  

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 recordings or my mentoring programs, check out my website. https://brucewhipple.com

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 Boot Camp recordings or my mentoring programs, check out my website. https://brucewhipple.com

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 listening skills and lead to closing more deals. For the Acquisition Advantage 2025 Boot Camp recordings or my mentoring programs, check out my website. https://brucewhipple.com

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 podcast is about how to focus and prioritize. For the Acquisition Advantage 2025 Boot Camp recordings or my mentoring programs, check out my website. https://brucewhipple.com

Your mental attitude is everything in this business acquisition environment. Many people will freeze and not realize the opportunity in chaos. This week's podcast is about how to prosper in this environment. For the Acquisition Advantage 2025 Boot Camp recordings or my mentoring programs, check out my website. https://brucewhipple.com

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 differently about "Fear.". For the Acquisition Advantage 2025 Boot Camp recordings or my mentoring programs, check out my website. https://brucewhipple.com

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. This podcast might make you think differently about "losing". If you want to learn what to do and how to do it or join me in group coaching or the VIP Mastermind, check out my website.  https://brucewhipple.com

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 addresses. I also talk about the new Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp that started on February 25, 2025 and is running for six weeks.  The first four weeks are available for on demand viewing for members and the last two are LIVE.  Here are the det...

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 February 25, 2025 and is running for six weeks.  The first three weeks are available for on demand viewing for members and the last three are LIVE.  Here are the details. https://go.brucewhipple.com/aabc

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. If you want to join us for the March 13th and 14th virtual training as a VIP Mastermind member here are the details. https://go.brucewhipple.com/vipmastermind    

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 talks about. If you want a deep dive on "How to Use AI to Supercharge Your Business Acquisition!" Here are the details. https://go.brucewhipple.com/aiclass

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 is what this week's podcast is all about. I also talk about the new Acquisition Advantage Boot Camp starting on February 25, 2025 and running for six weeks.  Here are the details. https://go.brucewhipple.com/aabc    

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 is part 2. Part one is on my you tube channel. Here is that video. https://youtu.be/-eMGWsLJrcs?si=sWqN4KrLVswefUf4   To watch the full interview, click here. https://brucewhipplepantheon.com/doblerbio     If you want to learn what to do an...