Ownership is harder than you think

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by an investor from University of Virginia
in Tampa, FL, USA

9mos ago

Ownership is harder than you think

In the latest episode of The Intentional Owner, Sam Rosati and Kaustubh Deo dive into the realities of small business ownership. We start lightheartedly (including a bizarre voicemail Kaustubh received), but quickly shift into the real conversations: The nonstop burden of decision-making and people management Lifestyle changes and work-life balance after leaving corporate careers Misconceptions about “time freedom” in entrepreneurship Why sales isn’t just about customers, but also about teams and stakeholders The trade-offs between buying larger, structured businesses vs. smaller, scrappier ones Between the two of us, we’ve been through dozens of SMB acquisitions, and this episode is a candid look at what ownership really feels like. Links to Spotify, Apple, and YouTube here: redacted redacted redacted

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reply by a searcher 9mos ago
from Purdue University in Tarrant County, TX, USA

This is exactly the type of insight I am looking for, thank you for sharing.

reply by a professional 9mos ago
from University of Akron in Charlotte, NC, USA

I think there is this theory of EtA and then there is actually owning and operating a business. EtA sounds great in theory. The whole process is based on numbers, assumptions and formulas. But, in the end, real world business is based on people. And, this makes it very tough for many people. You're not acquiring a machine or robot. You are acquiring a living organization full of people doing stuff. That is night and day compared to what it seems many people see when it comes to EtA. You have to have vision and leadership to be able to get the most out of a diverse group of individuals while battling all the external challenges. The acquisition process is super easy in comparison.