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Should You Buy a Business as a New Entrepreneur? #1719
April 29, 2021

Should You Buy a Business as a New Entrepreneur?

In episode #1719, we explore the topic of whether new entrepreneurs should buy existing businesses. The fact is that when a person is at the beginning of their entrepreneurial journey, they still have a lot of mistakes to make before they can level up. Tune in and hear why it is a better idea to make these mistakes while starting a business than after buying one.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Should You Buy a Business as a New Entrepreneur?
  • [00:30] The value of making rookie mistakes before buying a business.
  • [01:45] The mistakes Eric made in the first few businesses he bought.
  • [02:56] Making junior mistakes can bring a higher level business down.
  • [03:08] If you don’t beat your current level, you cant get to the next one.
  • [03:19] Please rate, review, and subscribe to this podcast!

 

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