With all the uncertainty surrounding the new administration’s policies, is anyone feeling hesitant about moving forward with a purchase?
I’m currently under LOI and finding myself increasingly nervous. I can’t shake the feeling that the economy might take a downturn in the near future. At the same time, I know that at some point, I have to take action—I don’t want to be stuck in a perpetual search, always waiting for the “perfect” time to buy.
📰 This is a great topic for my next edition newsletter 😏
Ah, the age-old question:
“Should I leap or wait for the safety net to magically appear?”
Spoiler: The net won’t. But here’s the good news—uncertainty is just the universe’s way of keeping us sharp.
You’re right—this isn’t just another recession rollercoaster. We’re living through a generational reshuffling (hat tip to Ray Dalio’s “Changing World Order” for framing it so elegantly - there’s a cool YouTube video on it).
Empires pivot, and while the U.S. might be adjusting its crown, Europe’s quietly assembling a Lego set of baby boomer businesses ripe for consolidation. Think of it as a fire sale on future-proofing, with a side of croissants and cappuccino (sorry Starbucks, your golden age is over).
Cold feet? Totally valid. But let’s reframe:
1. Old models = comfy sweaters. They’re cozy until they unravel. The businesses thriving tomorrow won’t be the ones clinging to yesterday’s playbook.
2. Europe’s “boring” businesses are like unopened treasure chests—underestimated, undervalued, and waiting for someone to polish them into self-reliant powerhouses.
Yes, the U.S. economy might very well do a limbo under new and erratic 🤪 policies, but as Brad Hettich said: “Owning a business is not all rosy”.
The trick? Structure your deal like a chessboard, not a roulette wheel. Build in margin for error (Robert Samaan’s “safety cushion”), stress-test for tariffs (thanks, Jeff Bartsch), and—most importantly—ask:
“Can this business outlast a TikTok trend?”
And hey, if economists could predict the future, they’d be sipping margaritas on a private island, not writing think pieces. As Derrick Griffin quipped: “They’ve predicted nine of the last five recessions!”.
So, what’s the move? Embrace the chaos.
George Watkins nailed it:
“Decisiveness in ambiguity is a muscle”.
2. Look sideways. Europe’s not a backup plan—it’s a launchpad.
3. Laugh at the absurdity. If you’re not chuckling at the volatility, you’re doing it wrong.
If you’re ready to swap “analysis paralysis” for a map to 🇪🇺 Europe’s hidden gems (or just want to vent about the absurdity of it all), connect with me on LinkedIn (subscribe to my newsletter 📰 ) and slide into my DMs 💬
- I have a ton of 🇩🇪 Germany based acquisition opportunities in the pipeline. It’s a buyers market. Let’s build new empires—or at least a business that survives Mr. T's next plot twist.
— Cheers, Ken | Solo Searcher & Professional Chaos Navigator
P.S. No pressure, but future superpowers aren’t built by spectators. 😉