This week on Built to Sell Radio, Jim Lindstrom shares how he acquired BuzzWord, transformed it, and prepared it for a lucrative sale.
Here’s why you should tune in:
- Figure out how to find under-valued businesses to buy, build, and flip.
- Discover how Jim built a killer culture by turning contractors into full-time employees.
- Learn the details of his two-part profit-sharing plan that drove cash flow and EBITDA growth.
- Get insider tips on how to professionalize a business and make it irresistible to buyers.
If you’re thinking about buying and building a business to flip, this episode is packed with practical advice you can’t afford to miss.
Quote of the Week
The real value in a business comes from the people you retain, not just the product you sell.
Deals
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Deflecto Acquisition, Inc., which operates across industrial, energy, and technology sectors, has been acquired by Acacia Research Corporation (Nasdaq: ACTG), a company focused on acquiring and managing businesses in multiple industries. The acquisition, valued at approximately $103.7 million, reflects Acacia’s strategy to expand its portfolio across key sectors. Deflecto generated approximately $131 million in revenue over the trailing twelve-month period ended August 31, 2024.
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ITsavvy, a provider of integrated IT products and services based in Oak Brook, Illinois, has been acquired by Xerox Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: XRX), a company known for its business solutions and print technology. The acquisition, valued at approximately $400 million, includes a $180 million cash payment and $220 million in secured promissory notes. ITsavvy, founded in 2004, has generated more than $400 million in revenue on a trailing twelve-month basis, with the acquisition price reflecting a revenue multiple of 1.0 times its annual revenue.
