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A Business That's Built to Buy with John Knowlton

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Second Life Leader is where burned-out high achievers come to rebuild—not retreat. I’m Doug Utberg, former corporate soldier turned sovereign strategist. If the old game broke you but didn’t kill your fire, you’re in the right place.

In this episode, I’m joined by John Knowlton, a veteran of 20+ mergers and acquisitions, to unpack the real playbook for buying and scaling businesses without sinking in chaos. We break down:

* The three core reasons to acquire—same offering, new geography, or expanded services

* Why small- and mid-sized businesses are often better M&A targets than big-ticket corporate buys

* How to spot “total chaos” deals you can turn into gold with simple best practices

* The invisible layer of management most founders miss when they double in size

* The truth about integration—why it’s messier (and more decisive) than negotiation

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or building a portfolio of companies, this conversation will sharpen your lens for growth by acquisition—and help you avoid the traps that kill most deals.

Listen in, take notes, and remember: freedom isn’t granted. It’s forged.

Connect with John:https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-knowlton-516b828/

https://AbundantThoughtRevolution.com

Call To Action

If this hit—don’t scroll past it. Take the Second Life Leader Quiz to see where you’re powerful, where you’re blocked, and what to do next: leaderquiz.app. Then share this with one man who’s rebuilding.

https://leaderquiz.app


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com
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Content provided by Doug Utberg. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Doug Utberg or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Second Life Leader is where burned-out high achievers come to rebuild—not retreat. I’m Doug Utberg, former corporate soldier turned sovereign strategist. If the old game broke you but didn’t kill your fire, you’re in the right place.

In this episode, I’m joined by John Knowlton, a veteran of 20+ mergers and acquisitions, to unpack the real playbook for buying and scaling businesses without sinking in chaos. We break down:

* The three core reasons to acquire—same offering, new geography, or expanded services

* Why small- and mid-sized businesses are often better M&A targets than big-ticket corporate buys

* How to spot “total chaos” deals you can turn into gold with simple best practices

* The invisible layer of management most founders miss when they double in size

* The truth about integration—why it’s messier (and more decisive) than negotiation

Whether you’re a first-time buyer or building a portfolio of companies, this conversation will sharpen your lens for growth by acquisition—and help you avoid the traps that kill most deals.

Listen in, take notes, and remember: freedom isn’t granted. It’s forged.

Connect with John:https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-knowlton-516b828/

https://AbundantThoughtRevolution.com

Call To Action

If this hit—don’t scroll past it. Take the Second Life Leader Quiz to see where you’re powerful, where you’re blocked, and what to do next: leaderquiz.app. Then share this with one man who’s rebuilding.

https://leaderquiz.app


This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.dougutberg.com
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