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The 7 Minute Takeover
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. Want to better support your acquisition journey? Create a free buyer: www.villagewellth.com
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The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep 44: Is a Relisted Business Damaged Goods or a Great Deal?
When a business returns to market after a deal falls through, is it damaged goods, or should you jump on the opportunity?In this episode of The 7 Minute…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep 43: Can You Use Personal Debt to Buy a Business?
Are you putting a deal together and wondering if you can use personal debt to cover your equity down payment?In this episode of The 7 Minute Takeover, we…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep 42: 3 Mistakes First-Time Business Buyers Make (And How to Avoid Them!)
Are you a first-time searcher or early-stage buyer looking to acquire a business?In this episode of the 7-Minute Takeover, we break down three critical…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 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…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 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…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 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…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep 38: How to buy a US based business as a Canadian
In this mythbuster episode, we break down the real hurdles you will face when looking for acquisitions south of the border.From navigating the complex…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep 37: Debunking the Information Package Myth Before Making an Offer
In this mythbuster episode, we debunk the common expectation that buyers will receive a standardized, perfect information package before submitting an offer on…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 36: Is This $650K Flight School a Smart Acquisition?
in this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we break down an SBA-approved flight school in Pennsylvania with $800K in annual revenue, $148K in SDE, and a $650K…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 35: What is Post-Close "J Curve" (And Will Your Business Survive It?)
When you see the term "cash-free, debt-free" in an LOI, it controls the actual purchase price flowing to the seller, but it leaves you operating the business…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 34: How to Handle Inconsistent Earnings When Buying a Business
When evaluating a lower middle market business for acquisition, discovering a massive year-over-year dip or swing in earnings can be an immediate red flag. But…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 33: How to Overcome Imposter Syndrome When Buying a Business
Do you need 20 years of experience to buy a business? Are all successful acquirers naturally fearless? In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, hosts Liz and…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 32: How to Spot a Good Seller in 5 Minutes, Signs They're Ready to Sell
In this week's episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we discuss a crucial yet often overlooked part of the deal: what actually makes a good seller?. While buyers…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 31: Deal Decode: Analyzing a $400K Medical Aesthetics Spa in Toronto
In this week's episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, Eamonn and Rob sit down to analyze a profitable medical aesthetics spa for sale in the Greater Toronto Area…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 30: Real Cash Flow vs. Seller’s EBITDA: How to Spot the Difference
Is the cash flow figure provided by a business seller always a true depiction of the company's profitability? In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 29: Why Brokers Are Hiding the Best Deals (And How to Get Them)
Are you struggling to find the right businesses to acquire? In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we break down exactly how to build and evaluate a healthy…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 28: $3 Million in 18 Months: Red Flag or Rocket Ship?
In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, the team analyzes a high-growth fencing company based in Houston, Texas, found on the Village Wellth platform. This…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 27: How to Scale Your Business Fast with Growth Through Acquisition
Thinking about growing your business? Most owners make the mistake of trying to grow one client at a time. In this episode, we reveal why growth through…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 26: Self-Funded Searcher Guide: Finding & Managing Co-Investors
Are you a self-funded searcher looking to acquire a business but lacking the necessary equity to close the deal? In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover we…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 25: Is This $30K SDE Pet Business Worth It? Micro-Acquisition Analysis
In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover the team analyzes a Vancouver-based e-commerce company that presents a unique entry point into a multi-billion dollar…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 24: Asset vs. Share Sales: Debunking Common Acquisition Myths
Which deal structure is truly better for an acquisition: an asset sale or a share sale? 🚩 In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we tackle the top myths…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 23: 4 Late-Stage Red Flags in Due Diligence and How to Mitigate Them
What do you do when a red flag pops up late in due diligence? 🚩 In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we discuss the top four hurdles buyers face during a…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 22: Should You Buy a Business with Your Spouse?
Is mixing business with pleasure a recipe for disaster, or the ultimate power move? In this episode of The-7 Minute Takeover, we tackle the "myth" that you…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 21: How to Spot Misalignment in Your Seller's Advisory Team
Is your deal being derailed by the other side’s advisory team?In this segment of The 7-Minute Takeover, we dive deep into one of the most common reasons deals…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 20: Credit Committees and Getting Your Business Loan Approved
Are you worried about your business loan being declined at the last minute? In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we are breaking down the four main…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 19: Do You ALWAYS Need a Personal Guarantee to Buy a Business?
One of the most common questions from first-time business buyers is: "Do I have to put my personal net worth on the line?". In this episode of The 7-Minute…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep.18: ETA Earnouts: Smart Strategy or Risky Move?
Struggling to agree on price when buying a business?An earnout is one of the most common ways buyers and sellers bridge valuation gaps, but it’s also one of…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep.17: How Serious Buyers Manage 20–30 Deals at Once
Experienced searchers typically review 20–30 opportunities at any given time before identifying a business that truly fits their criteria. Think of it like…
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The 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep.16: Breaking Down a $1M EBITDA Equipment Deal (Would You Buy It?)
In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we review a real acquisition opportunity in Atlantic Canada: an equipment distribution business with $11M in revenue…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover: S2 Ep.15: 70 Years Strong: Is This Vancouver Island Bakery Worth 3x Earnings?
In this episode of Deal Decode, we break down a unique acquisition opportunity: a 70-year-old bakery on Vancouver Island listed for $800,000 with $300,000 in…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2. Ep.14: From Banker to Buyer: Eamonn's Acquisition Story
What happens when a career banker becomes a buyer? In this episode, Eamonn shares his journey from 12 years in finance — including M&A and commercial lending —…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep.13: The Truth About Business Valuations
Buying a business and wondering whether you need a formal valuation?In this episode, we break down when a business valuation is absolutely necessary — and when…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2. Ep.12: Client Concentration Explained: Deal Breaker or Not?
Client concentration is one of the most common objections buyers and lenders raise during a transaction, especially in the mainstream SMB market. In this…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2. Ep.11: Buying a Business? These Mistakes Kill Deals
Buying a business can be challenging, especially for the buyer. In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we break down the most common reasons business buyers…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2. Ep.10: Can You Get Pre-Approved to Buy a Business? (Myth vs Reality)
Buying a business isn’t the same as buying a home, and treating it that way can cost you time, leverage, and deals.In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover Ep. 9 | Inside a Washington, D.C. MSP Deal
In today's episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we sit down with Rob, CEO of Village Wellth, and walk through a real managed service provider (MSP) opportunity…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7 Minute Takeover S.2 Ep 8: Buying a Business 101: Exclusivity Explained
In this episode of The 7-Minute Takeover, we break down one of the most misunderstood parts of buying a business: the exclusivity period.An exclusivity period…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep. 7: How to Seriously Brand Yourself as a Buyer
In today’s acquisition market, standing out as a buyer matters more than ever.Brokers and sellers are fielding more inquiries — and the buyers who get…
The 7 Minute TakeoverS2 Ep.6: Buying a Business Is Not Like Buying Real Estate (Myth Busted)
Buying a business is NOT like buying real estate.In real estate, your relationship with the seller ends at the closing table.In business acquisitions? The…
The 7 Minute TakeoverS2 Ep.5: Myth or truth: Do sellers really disappear after closing?
It’s one of the biggest fears buyers have when acquiring a business...that the seller will vanish on Day 1, leaving no training, no transition, and a massive…
The 7 Minute TakeoverThe 7-Minute Takeover S2 Ep.4: The Hidden Deal Flow Hack Most Buyers Don’t Even Know About
Most buyers rely on brokers and marketplaces… and miss the hidden deal flow hack that brings opportunities directly from business owners. The key is to create…
The 7 Minute TakeoverS2 Ep.3: How to Overcome Seller Note Objections: Collateral, Interest Rates & More
Seller notes are one of the most misunderstood parts of small business acquisitions — and one of the most negotiated.In this episode of The 7 Minute Takeover…
The 7 Minute TakeoverS2 EP.2: Do You Need More Than One Lender When Buying a Business?
In this episode of The Village Wellth Podcast, Liz and Eamonn tackle one of the biggest myths in business acquisitions — that you only need one lender to get…
The 7 Minute TakeoverS2 EP. 1: What Type of Business Buyer Are You? How to Stand Out to Brokers in 2025
In today’s episode, we’re breaking down the different types of business buyers, and why understanding which one you are is critical to getting noticed by…
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Ep 26: Cross-Border Acquisitions: Worth the Effort or a Risk Too Far?
In this episode of The 7 Minute Takeover, Elizabeth MacRae and Eamonn Gamble explore the realities of buying businesses across borders—specifically, Canadian…
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Ep 25 - Deal Decode: Is This Kitchen & Bath Renovation Firm Worth the Offer?”
In this episode of The 7 Minute Takeover, Eamonn Gamble and Robert Irwin break down a real business listing from the Village Wellth Marketplace: a turnkey…
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Ep 24: Special Guest - First 100 Days from a New Owner
In this episode of The 7 Minute Takeover, Elizabeth MacRae sits down with Madison Clohessy, who recently acquired Urist Cosmetics—a private-label skincare…
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Ep 23: Deal Decode - Accounting Firm on Vancouver Island
In this Deal Decode edition of the 7 Minute Takeover, Eamonn Gamble and Robert Irwin break down a marketplace listing for an accounting and financial services…
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Ep 22: Proprietary Search - Finding deals before they hit the market
In this episode of 7 Minute Takeover, Elizabeth MacRae and Eamonn Gamble unpack the strategy of proprietary search—direct outreach to business owners who…
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Ep 21: Mythbusters: Cash Flow Over Collateral: How Lenders Really Assess Business Acquisitions
In this episode of 7 Minute Takeover, Elizabeth MacRae and Eamonn Gamble break down one of the biggest misconceptions in buying a business—how lenders actually…
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Ep 20: Special Guest - Mastering Indemnities: How to Protect Yourself in a Business Acquisition
In this episode of 7 Minute Takeover, Eamonn Gamble is joined by M&A lawyer Brad Schneider (Partner at Fasken) to demystify indemnities—one of the most…
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Ep 19: Analyze your deal like a pro - Acquisition & Deal Management tools
In this episode of 7 Minute Takeover, Liz MacRae and Eamonn Gamble introduce Village Wellth’s powerful new acquisition tooling—designed to help buyers…
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Ep 18 - Deal Decode : $2M Vape Shop in Toronto . Risk, Valuation & What to Ask the Broker
In this episode , Eamonn Gamble and Robert Irwin analyze a $2 million vape shop for sale in Toronto—offering a step-by-step example of how to evaluate a small…
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Ep 17: Mythbuster - Love at first sight : The truth about finding the perfect business
In this episode of 7 Minute Takeover, Elizabeth MacRae and Eamonn Gamble challenge the myth of "love at first sight" in business acquisition. Instead of…
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Ep 16: Competing for Quality Deals in Today’s M&A Market - Podcast Guests: Jim Friesen (Portage M&A)
In this episode, Jim Friesen of Portage M&A joins Elizabeth MacRae to discuss the evolving landscape of buying a business in Canada, particularly in Ontario…
The 7 Minute TakeoverEp 15: Mythbuster - The Truth About Business Brokers in Acquisitions
In this episode, Liz and Eamonn tackle the often misunderstood role of business brokers in the business acquisition process. While some buyers view brokers as…
The 7 Minute TakeoverEp 14 - MythBuster: Every business you buy 'should' scale rapidly
In this episode, Elizabeth and Eamonn challenge one of the most persistent myths in business acquisitions: that every business you buy should scale rapidly…
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Ep 13: Holdbacks Explained: A Must-Know for Buying a Small Business
In this episode Elizabeth MacRae and Eamonn Gamble explore a key part of learning how to buy a business: handling seller reluctance toward holdbacks. Eamonn…
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Ep 12: Deal Decode - A $3M Executive Airport Transportation Business with Big Potential (and Risks)
In this Deal Decode episode, Eamon and CEO Rob Irwin dive into a unique US-based executive airport transportation and logistics company listed on the Village…
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Ep 11: From Risk to Opportunity: Mastering Strategic Due Diligence
In this episode of the 7 Minute Takeover, Liz McRea chats with Israel Peck, CEO of Cratic, about strategic due diligence in acquisitions. Israel breaks down…