E212: Alliances for Acquisition: Christopher Wick Shares the Power of Partnerships in Deal Flow
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About the Guest(s): Christopher Wick, a seasoned entrepreneur and acquisitions expert at only 35, has closed an impressive 32 deals. Beginning his career in marketing and social media consulting, Wick helps businesses harness platforms for growth. Inspired by Richard Branson and Warren Buffett, he transitioned at 29 from owning one business to acquiring and scaling multiple companies. Known for his decisive action, Wick experienced rapid growth in the M&A space after training with Roland Frasier. He embodies authenticity and motivation, aiming for minority interest, equity, or control in 50 to 100 companies in the future.
Summary: Host Ronald Skelton engages with Christopher Wick, a powerhouse in entrepreneurship and business acquisitions. Listeners follow Wick's journey from his pivotal realization at 29, through bold ventures in business acquisition without formal training, to his prolific deal-making post-education. The episode blends personal narrative with strategic insights, offering a glimpse into Wick's transformative experiences. Wick candidly shares career-defining moments, including early setbacks and the decision to leverage partnerships and mentorship. Focused on deal flow, strategy, and collaboration, the episode offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and investors alike, drawing from Wick's extensive experience in the M&A industry.
Key Takeaways:
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Contact Christopher on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophermwick/
Website: https://www.christophermwick.com/card
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The IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace @Ronald Skelton - How2Exit Host has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow and Salesforce space.
If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.
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Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.
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About the Guest(s): Christopher Wick, a seasoned entrepreneur and acquisitions expert at only 35, has closed an impressive 32 deals. Beginning his career in marketing and social media consulting, Wick helps businesses harness platforms for growth. Inspired by Richard Branson and Warren Buffett, he transitioned at 29 from owning one business to acquiring and scaling multiple companies. Known for his decisive action, Wick experienced rapid growth in the M&A space after training with Roland Frasier. He embodies authenticity and motivation, aiming for minority interest, equity, or control in 50 to 100 companies in the future.
Summary: Host Ronald Skelton engages with Christopher Wick, a powerhouse in entrepreneurship and business acquisitions. Listeners follow Wick's journey from his pivotal realization at 29, through bold ventures in business acquisition without formal training, to his prolific deal-making post-education. The episode blends personal narrative with strategic insights, offering a glimpse into Wick's transformative experiences. Wick candidly shares career-defining moments, including early setbacks and the decision to leverage partnerships and mentorship. Focused on deal flow, strategy, and collaboration, the episode offers practical advice for entrepreneurs and investors alike, drawing from Wick's extensive experience in the M&A industry.
Key Takeaways:
- Leverage partnerships and mentorship to accelerate growth in deals; you're never too inexperienced to start collaborating.
- Consistency in reaching out and building deal flow is crucial for sustained success in acquisitions, with Christopher dedicating the first hour of his workday to deal flow.
- Focus on buying businesses with a history of success rather than potential, to ensure a predictable, repeatable, and valuable investment.
- Holding yourself to a commitment to over-deliver for your clients and partners builds trust and establishes you as a reliable entrepreneur.
- Always work with a mentor or a business partner to gain more momentum and achieve better results in your entrepreneurial endeavors.
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Contact Christopher on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christophermwick/
Website: https://www.christophermwick.com/card
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How2Exit Joins IT ExchangeNet's Channel Partner Network!
Have an IT Company doing between $5M and $30M You may Sell?
The IT ExchangeNet M&A Marketplace @Ronald Skelton - How2Exit Host has a proprietary database of 50,000+ global buyers seeking IT Services firms, MSPs, MSSPs, Software-as-a-Service platforms and channel partners in the Microsoft, Oracle, ServiceNow and Salesforce space.
If you are interested in learning more about the process and current market valuations, complete the contact form and we’ll respond within one business day. Everything is kept confidential.
https://www.itexchangenet.com/marketplace-how2exit
Our partnership with IT ExchangeNet focuses on deals above $5M in value. If you are looking to buy or sell a tech business below the $5M mark, we recommend Flippa.
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🎬SUGGESTED VIDEOS
Don't forget to watch 📽 Our other videos. Please check them out :
▶️Previous Episode: E211: Strategic Staffing: Nathan Hirsch's Key to Scaling Businesses through Effective Team Building - https://youtu.be/Ww4X-hWB87s
▶️E135: Sam Rosati On His Journey From Being A Lawyer To Becoming An Entrepreneur In The ETA Space - https://youtu.be/D2qJOidptRA
▶️E100: CEO Of Flippa Blake Hutchison Discusses Innovations In Buying And Selling Digital Assets - https://youtu.be/R1D5guQU9Z0
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