The Upside & Downside of Search, from a 20-Year Veteran

A fireside chat with veteran searcher & investor Kent Weaver recorded at the Self-Funded Search Conference in Dallas. Topics in Kent's interview:Kent's history: his search & how he evolved into an investor in searchersHow the first 2 or 3 years post-acquisition are different in a self-funded search vs. a traditional search fundHow traditional search feels different today vs. its early daysWhat is a "3am business"?The power of choosing a quality industry to buy a business inThe power of high quality revenueThe power of strong unit economicsThe power of you as CEOIngredients of a good search CEOHow to handle it if the business you buy fails?2 stories of search failuresStaying too long in a bad businessWhen buying a business, dream bigger. No artificial ceiling.Thinking beyond your first deal: what doing a search does for your careerReferences and how to contact Kent:The event where the fireside occurred: Self-Funded Search Conference (submit this contact form for next year's event)Iron MountainLinkedInKent’s investing vehicle, Granite Point PartnersGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:Contact [email protected] or visit Aspen HR Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter