Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Starting a Business: My Journey and Tips

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What You'll Hear:

Introduction: Buy vs. Start a Business
My Non-Traditional Path to Business Ownership
Facing Broken Promises and Learning Lessons
Seeking Guidance from a Mastermind Group
The Buyout Process and Financial Considerations
Deciding Between Buying and Starting from Scratch
Key Questions to Ask Before Making a Decision
The Emotional Side of Business Decisions
Starting and Growing an IT Recruiting Company
Creating Catalyst Mastermind During the Pandemic
Balancing Two Businesses with Different Purposes
Franchise vs. Standalone Business: Key Differences
Deciding Between Starting or Buying a Business
Planning and Support for Business Success

Curious About Masterminds? click here to book a call or grab coffee

Connect with us:

@catalystmastermind | Youtube

Produced By: Podcast & Co.

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Pros and Cons of Buying vs. Starting a Business: My Journey and Tips

CATALYST: Las Vegas Mastermind For The Empowered Entrepreneur

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MP3•منزل الحلقة

What You'll Hear:

Introduction: Buy vs. Start a Business
My Non-Traditional Path to Business Ownership
Facing Broken Promises and Learning Lessons
Seeking Guidance from a Mastermind Group
The Buyout Process and Financial Considerations
Deciding Between Buying and Starting from Scratch
Key Questions to Ask Before Making a Decision
The Emotional Side of Business Decisions
Starting and Growing an IT Recruiting Company
Creating Catalyst Mastermind During the Pandemic
Balancing Two Businesses with Different Purposes
Franchise vs. Standalone Business: Key Differences
Deciding Between Starting or Buying a Business
Planning and Support for Business Success

Curious About Masterminds? click here to book a call or grab coffee

Connect with us:

@catalystmastermind | Youtube

Produced By: Podcast & Co.

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#MBA #Entrepreneur #Business #Sonia Petkewich

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منذ 3 أيام5:50

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منذ 7 أيام35:39

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منذ 10 أيام5:20

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منذ 14 يومًا26:18

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منذ 17 يومًا13:41

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منذ 21 يومًا35:53

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منذ 4 weeks7:51

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منذ 5 weeks39:39

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منذ 5 weeks9:27

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منذ 6 weeks42:58

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