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Software Engineer to CEO: Acquire a SaaS, Be Your Own Boss
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Welcome back to The Richard Geek Podcast. Today, I sit down with Michael Frew, a software engineer who pivoted his career to acquiring online SaaS companies. Frew discusses his journey from corporate burnout to becoming a successful entrepreneur who now enjoys the freedom of running his own portfolio of businesses.
In this episode, we're discussing...
Frew's transition from traditional software engineer to online business owner through acquisitions.
The benefits of acquiring established businesses compared to starting from scratch.
How to identify and target suitable businesses for acquisition.
Due diligence considerations for software acquisitions, including financial metrics and team expertise.
The concept of "buying momentum" and taking over operational businesses.
Warning signs to watch out for during the acquisition process, such as unrealistic profit margins.
Resources from Michael:
Resources from Mike and Nichole:
102 episodes
Manage episode 415744279 series 2564698
Welcome back to The Richard Geek Podcast. Today, I sit down with Michael Frew, a software engineer who pivoted his career to acquiring online SaaS companies. Frew discusses his journey from corporate burnout to becoming a successful entrepreneur who now enjoys the freedom of running his own portfolio of businesses.
In this episode, we're discussing...
Frew's transition from traditional software engineer to online business owner through acquisitions.
The benefits of acquiring established businesses compared to starting from scratch.
How to identify and target suitable businesses for acquisition.
Due diligence considerations for software acquisitions, including financial metrics and team expertise.
The concept of "buying momentum" and taking over operational businesses.
Warning signs to watch out for during the acquisition process, such as unrealistic profit margins.
Resources from Michael:
Resources from Mike and Nichole:
102 episodes
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