Marlon Casidsid

How to Build Deal Flow Without a Broker Are you searching for ways to find business deals direct from owners—without paying hefty broker fees? You’re not alone. Many business buyers and investors struggle to generate quality deal flow, especially when relying on outdated methods or passive online listings. With the…

Why the Best Deals Never Hit Marketplaces Meta Description: Explains how real deals are sourced off-market, revealing strategies to discover off-market business deals before they’re public. Picture this: You’re relying on standard AI prompts or public marketplaces to find the next big opportunity. But by the time a deal hits…

How to Compete Against Private Equity as a Small Buyer In today’s fast-moving business landscape, small buyers face a daunting challenge: how do you compete with private equity in the SMB (small and midsize business) acquisition market? With deep pockets and streamlined processes, PE firms often seem unstoppable. But with…

The Best “Boring” Businesses to Buy Right Now Every day, we’re bombarded with stories of flashy startups and AI-driven unicorns. But here’s a productivity secret savvy entrepreneurs and investors know: sometimes the best opportunities are the least glamorous. If you’re searching for boring businesses to buy—steady, proven, and often overlooked…

Why Most People Look at the Wrong Businesses to Buy When searching for what business to buy, most first-time buyers fall into the same productivity trap: chasing the wrong deals. Whether you’re a founder exploring AI-driven acquisition or an entrepreneur leveraging prompt engineering to speed up due diligence, the challenge…

How to Spot a Bad Deal in 10 Minutes Ever felt overwhelmed evaluating a business acquisition or new SaaS partnership? In the fast-moving world of AI and productivity tools, you don’t have hours to waste on deals that don’t add up. Knowing how to spot bad business acquisition signs quickly…

How to Stress-Test a Business Before You Buy It Meta Description: Shows how to pressure-test assumptions before closing Buying a business is a high-stakes decision—especially when AI-driven productivity and rapid change are the new norm. Even with thorough research, hidden risks and incorrect assumptions can undermine your investment. How do…

Why Most Buyers Overpay for Businesses Have you ever wondered why so many smart, driven professionals end up overpaying for business acquisitions? In the age of AI-powered productivity tools and advanced prompt engineering, you’d think due diligence would be easier than ever. Yet, the reality is that many buyers still…

How to Calculate SDE (Seller’s Discretionary Earnings) Meta Description: Step-by-step SDE breakdown with examples In today’s AI-powered business world, knowing your company’s true earnings is more important than ever—especially if you’re thinking about selling, investing, or optimizing operations. For SaaS founders, agency owners, and entrepreneurs, SDE calculation is a key…

What Multiple Should You Pay for a Small Business? Curious about what business valuation multiples SMB buyers should pay? Learn what drives multiples and how to make smarter acquisition decisions. Introduction: Navigating the Multiples Maze If you’ve ever considered buying a small business, you’ve likely encountered the term “valuation multiple.”…