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Acquisition Entrepreneur Walker Deibel will show you how to purchase and scale a sustainable, profitable company:

Buy an existing company instead of starting from scratch

Uncover the biggest opportunities (and risks) of any business

Learn how to navigate the complex acquisition process

Use ownership as a path to financial independence

Getting Started is as Easy as 1 - 2 - 3

The book

Your guide to outsmart the startup game, live the entrepreneurial lifestyle, and reap the financial rewards of business ownership now.

Entrepreneurs have a problem: startups. Almost all startups either fail or never truly reach a sustainable size. What if you could skip the startup phase and generate profitable revenue on day one?

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Buy Then Build should have been taught in every MBA program.”

Codie Sanchez

Founder of Contrarian Thinking, private equity investor, and owner of 26 businesses

In Buy Then Build Walker Deibel creates a framework for entrepreneurs to capitalize on the biggest transfer of wealth in human history.”

Verne Harnish

Founder of Entrepreneur’s Organization (EO) and author of Scaling Up (Rockefeller Habits 2.0)

Buy Then Build is a total game-changer. I wish all entrepreneurs would read this.”

Joe Valley

Managing Partner, Quiet Light. Best-selling author of The EXITpreneur’s Playbook.

More Praise for Buy Then Build

"Buy Then Build has reframed business acquisitions for a new generation of entrepreneurs. It's a pioneering work."
Doug Villard
Doug VillardAcademic Director for Entrepreneurship, Olin School of Business and Managing Partner, Villard Growth Partners
"Buy Then Build perfectly outlines the framework for capturing value through acquisitions."
Mark Daoust
Mark DaoustFounder, Quiet Light Brokerage
"A deftly written, exceedingly thorough, and highly informative business guide."
Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
"Looking back 20 years from now, acquisition entrepreneurship will be as normal as going to law school today. In the meantime, it's a huge opportunity to hop on the train before the secret gets out and Walker explains exactly how to do that"
Taylor Pearson
Taylor PearsonBestselling author of The End of Jobs
"We've grown our startup's value by over $30 million and added over a hundred accounts to cross-sell, after implementing what we learned by reading Buy Then Build. If you're an entrepreneur and want to scale your business, this is a must read."
Brian Handrigan
Brian HandriganCofounder and CEO, Advocado
"I first met Walker shortly after his first acquisition. I then watched as he bought and sold over a half dozen companies while other entrepreneurs were building from scratch. Walker has uniquely expanded the toolbox for entrepreneurs, and Buy Then Build clearly outlines how to get started."
John Ruhlin
John RuhlinBestselling Author and Cofounder of GIFT*OLOGY
"Walker's book is a compelling (and accessible) introduction to the increasingly popular world of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition. A key addition to any aspiring ETA entrepreneur's reading list."
David Schonthal
David SchonthalWall Street Journal Bestselling Co-Author of The Human Element, award-winning professor, and Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, Kellogg School of Management
"Buy Then Build Is a practical guide to cash flow investing, business, or improving financial IQ. I recommend this book to all of our clients."
Garrett Gunderson
Garrett GundersonNYT Bestselling Author of Killing Sacred Cows and Founder, Wealth Factory

The course

Take the next step towards successful business ownership and explore key aspects of the acquisition journey.

Our newest mini-course offering: Acquisition Insights with Walker Deibel will grant you exclusive access to Walker’s Ask Me Anything sessions inside our premium acquisition accelerator, Acquisition Lab.

You’ll get answers to critical questions in such as…

  • What’s the secret to getting a ‘done deal’?
  • How can I stay on top of industry trends?
  • What skill set do I need to run an online business?
  • Should I buy a small company or go as big as I can?
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The masterclass

Learn from industry experts and take a deep-dive into the business acquisition journey.

Our signature self-study program features lifetime access to guest lectures & expert interviews with Acquisition Entrepreneurs, featuring…

  • 20+ hours of video lectures & interviews
  • 31 bonus videos with guest experts
  • 8 guided modules of self-study content
  • Supplemental readings, exercises & resources
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The Accelerator

With Acquisition Lab, you don't just learn how to buy a business - you also get the tools & 1:1 support needed to fast track your career.

With the Lab in your corner, you’ll learn the best course of action on how to buy a business, while working with a highly skilled team of advisors who will support your acquisition journey from initial search to final close.

  • World Class Curriculum teaches you how to buy a business with our intuitive, results-driven system.
  • Expert advisors will guide you every step of the way.
  • Community support means the opportunity to connect with our worldwide support network.
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Free 3-Day Video Series

Outsmart the Startup Game

Bypass the common struggles entrepreneurs face when creating a successful business.

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Free 3-Day Video Series

Outsmart the Startup Game

Bypass the common struggles entrepreneurs face when creating a successful business.

In this free training you'll learn how to:

  • Solve the most common issues entrepreneurs face
  • Avoid the "10% Pitfalls" (why most businesses fail)
  • Apply the Four Models of Value, a simple framework you can use to identify hidden opportunities in your industry