The Life-Changing Potential of Buying a Business

Chris Munn, Bakari Akil, and Bruce Vann reflect on being Black men who bought businesses & why this path is so powerful. Topics in this interview: What inspires and motivates them as business owners The three necessary factors for capitalism to work Unclaimed opportunities for minority businesses The impact of entrepreneurship on family and future generations Changing your mentality to lead a company effectively Being “buttoned up” vs. being authentic Dealing with sellers who want to talk U.S. politics Overcoming challenges and persisting in the face of adversity The limitations of “climbing the ladder” in a W2 Why now is the best time for Black people to buy businesses References and how to contact: Bakari Akil LinkedIn - Twitter - Graves Hall Capital Elliot Holland LinkedIn - Twitter - Guardian Due Diligence Bruce Vann LinkedIn - LuXout Products Inc - Blinds & More Chris Munn LinkedIn - The Fairfield Company Dame Dash Full Interview at The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 Early Career LBOs Using the Search Fund Model HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business Why Should White Guys Have All the Fun? by Reginald F. Lewis and Blair S. Walker Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition Lab 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 channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter