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Aug 2023
1h 18m

A Non-Financial Reason to Buy a Business

Will Smith
About this episode

Nick Akers had a vision for supportive, employee-first leadership. Buying a business enables him to realize this vision.

Topics in Nick’s interview:

  • His background as an inventor
  • How the TV show Succession mirrors real life
  • Why he chose Swiss search accelerator Novastone
  • What motivates him more than money
  • His focus on building a positive company culture
  • The MSP industry and its appeal for searchers
  • His plan for bolt-ons in the MSP industry
  • The importance of cash flow and working capital
  • His first 2 months as CEO
  • Why he likes having investors

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