Buying a Business? Never Make This Mistake
Buying a Business? Never Make This Mistake  
Podcast: NXC Podcast Network
Published On: Thu Jan 29 2026
Description: In this episode of Ready Fire Aim Podcast, we sit down with Paul Lajoie (CPA and business acquisition expert) to reveal entrepreneurship secrets and business advice for buying a business without losing your wealth. If you are looking for success stories about small business ownership or entrepreneur mindset strategies, this unfiltered conversation exposes the truth about business acquisitions. Chapters: 0:00 - Small Business Acquisition Success Stories 08:15 - Buying a Business Due Diligence Mistakes 18:30 - Business Valuation Methods That Work 32:45 - Entrepreneurship Cash Flow Management 47:20 - Starting a Business vs Buying a Business 58:10 - Business Advice for First-Time BuyersAbout Paul Lajoie: Paul Lajoie is a CPA, serial entrepreneur, and founder of BizByPro, a community helping people acquire and operate small businesses. After acquiring 15+ businesses over 25 years (with a 90%+ success rate), Paul wrote the best-selling book "The Exit Plan" and now teaches entrepreneurs how to create generational wealth through strategic business acquisition. He hosts live deal reviews every Monday and Q&A sessions every Wednesday. Connect with Paul Lajoie: 🔗 Website: BizBuyPro.com 🔗 LinkedIn: Paul Lajoie 🔗 Instagram: @PaulLajoie 🔗 Book: "The Exit Plan" https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Plan-Escaping-9-Profitable/dp/B0FFWSJD5FAbout Ready Fire Aim: Ready Fire Aim brings you unfiltered conversations with entrepreneurs and business leaders who share real-world strategies for building wealth and achieving success. Host Thad Barnes delivers actionable business advice and success stories from founders who've been in the trenches. ⚡ Powered by NXC Podcast Network #ReadyFireAim #BusinessAcquisition #Entrepreneurship