394 How to Buy Small Companies w/ Ryan Kulp, Fomo & Fork Equity

Going Deep with Aaron Watson

Ryan Kulp is both a marketer and a programmer. This unique skill set allows him to do things that most entrepreneurs only fantasize about.

Ryan constantly builds and ships new products and services on a monthly basis. This gives him the opportunity to experiment and test lots of ideas, seeing which ones stick.

He also uses this skill set to buy small technology companies & software products that most private equity firms are forced to overlook. In this uncharted terrain, Ryan uncovers value by applying his skillset to businesses that were previously run by someone lacking the skills or bandwidth to apply the best techniques.

Now, Ryan’s companies generate more than $5 million in annual revenue and he travels the globe with the freedom granted by cash flow + operating businesses with no geographic restraints.

In this conversation, Aaron and Ryan discuss how to think about entrepreneurship, rules to abide by in business, and the greater “Why” behind Ryan’s work.

Pittsburgh’s best conference to Expand your Mind & Fill your Heart happens once a year.

Ryan Kulp’s Challenge; Work via negativa. Don’t watch Netflix.

Connect with Ryan Kulp

Twitter

Ryanckulp.com

Dishonest Marketing

Micro Acquisitions Course

3 Books Ryan Mentioned

Negotiation Genius by Deepak Malhotra & Max Bazerman

Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss

Getting to Yes by Roger Fisher & William Ury

If you liked this interview, check out:

Episode 269 with Brent Beshore where we cover investing for the long term, boring businesses, and starting a career.

Episode 216 with Noah Kagan where we discuss Facebook, Mint, and how to be an effective entrepreneur.

Episode 383 with Zak Slayback where we discuss how to avoid copycat careers, why job descriptions usually suck, and How to Get Ahead when you’re early in your career.

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