A podcast built for serious business buyers.
Hosted by Eamonn Gamble and Elizabeth MacRae from Village Wellth, each episode breaks down the world of business acquisitions in a practical, easy-to-follow way.
From deal analysis and financing to listings and expert guests, we cover what matters most to help you buy with more confidence.
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The 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep 41: How to Deal with Supplier Risk When Buying a Business
When buying a business, most buyers focus heavily on customer concentration, but supplier concentration carries unique risks that can impact your margins or even threaten the business.In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover we break down how to analyze supplier risk during due diligence.Timestamps:00:21 - Customer vs. Supplier Concentration Risks01:57 - Worst-Case Scenario: Single Suppliers & IP Control02:54 - Less Risky Supplier Scenarios & Market Alternatives04:04 - Key Items to Review During Due Diligence (Contracts & Change of Control)05:21 - Evaluating Switching Costs and Market Alternatives_______________________________________________________________
Looking to acquire in the next 6-12 months? Book a free consultation with one of our expert advisors: https://www.villagewellth.com/book-consultationSearching for a business to buy? Browse 50k+ of the best listings with a free account: https://www.villagewellth.com/Village Wellth is the tech-enabled advisory firm that most buyers wish they had known about sooner. Our #1 deal management platform offers serious buyers expert tooling to search, evaluate, and close their next deal. Paired with our Full-Service programming, we can help you move towards close faster. Book a consultation or try the platform free today: https://www.villagewellth.com/
2 Oct 2026
The 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep 40: Is This $2.5M Restoration Business Worth the Price? | Deal Decode
While many buyers avoid restoration contracting due to unpredictable weather events, this business relies heavily on concrete work for underground parking garages and long-standing municipal contracts. But with a $2.5M asking price against a $562,000 SDE, does the valuation hold up?Timestamps:1:21 - What We Like: Municipal Contracts & Retained Skilled Workforce2:34 - Episode Sponsor: Cassles Law Firm2:48 - Deal Risks: High Valuation, CapEx Reinvestment & Slow Pay Cycles3:55 - Risks Continued: Customer Concentration, Key-Man Risk & Deal Structure4:44 - Next Steps: Key Questions for the Broker & Seller's RoleThis episode is brought to you by Cassles, a Canadian law firm serving startups to multinational organizations. From LOIs to due diligence and closing, Cassles is your trusted legal partner.______________________________________________________________________Looking to acquire in the next 6-12 months? Book a free consultation with one of our expert advisors: https://www.villagewellth.com/book-consultationSearching for a business to buy? Browse 50k+ of the best listings with a free account: https://www.villagewellth.com/Village Wellth is the tech-enabled advisory firm that most buyers wish they had known about sooner. Our #1 deal management platform offers serious buyers expert tooling to search, evaluate, and close their next deal. Paired with our Full-Service programming, we can help you move towards close faster. Book a consultation or try the platform free today: https://www.villagewellth.com/
24 Sept 2026
The 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep 39: Buying a Business with NO Contracts? ("Handshake" Deals)
Are you looking to buy a small business, only to find out they don't have formal customer contracts? Before you panic know that it's not always a red flag! In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeovers, we break down how to handle "handshake businesses" during an acquisition.
Timestamps:
0:15 - What is a "Handshake Business"?
0:38 - Are Missing Contracts Always a Red Flag?
1:15 - Evaluating Revenue Stability & Customer Retention
2:18 - Key Indicators: Customer Tenure & Switching Costs
2:48 - The Biggest Risk: Owner-Dependent Loyalty
3:40 - Castles Sponsorship
3:54 - Scenario: Identifying High-Risk Deal Conditions
4:18 - Structuring Deals to Mitigate Risk (Earnouts, Holdbacks & Seller Financing)
5:06 - Utilizing Representations, Warranties, and Escrow
_______________________________________________________________Looking to acquire in the next 6-12 months? Book a free consultation with one of our expert advisors: https://www.villagewellth.com/book-consultationSearching for a business to buy? Browse 50k+ of the best listings with a free account: https://www.villagewellth.com/Village Wellth is the tech-enabled advisory firm that most buyers wish they had known about sooner. Our #1 deal management platform offers serious buyers expert tooling to search, evaluate, and close their next deal. Paired with our Full-Service programming, we can help you move towards close faster. Book a consultation or try the platform free today: https://www.villagewellth.com/
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Liz MacRae
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