Post-mortems of real deals
Educated. Successful. Smart.
Still, they failed.
Learn why — before you buy a business. Buyers and founders tell on camera how their acquisition fell apart. Each story becomes a case study: what went wrong, at which stage of the deal, and the due-diligence step that would have caught it.
1 fatal · 4 major
1:18:22
How to Recover from a Fraudulent Seller | Jason Jackson Interview
“If you see cracks in a seller’s integrity, do not try to price or structure around them—stop, verify, or walk.”
$1M lost
2 fatal · 4 major
1:06:46
From Rookie Deal to $17M in Revenue
“A cheap multiple and seller financing do not protect you from bad people, bad books, or a business you are not ready to run.”
5 major
1:02:29
I Bought a $7M Roofing Business… Then Almost Lost It
“In a relationship-driven business, you are not just buying revenue—you are buying customer trust, seller credibility, and a team’s willingness to follow you.”
$1M lost
6 major
1:49:06
Lessons from 24 Acquisition Nightmares | Jed Morris Interview
“Do not let a successful first close turn you into a roll-up buyer before you have truly learned the cash, people, and operating rhythm of the first business.”
$230K lost
3 fatal · 4 major
1:26:18
Plumbing Acquisition Gone Wrong | Josh Key Interview
“A rushed partner can be more dangerous than a bad business—diligence the person, lawyer up early, and write the breakup plan before you close.”
$8K lost
2 fatal · 5 major
1:09:23
How This Entrepreneur Failed At A Turnaround Acquisition And What He Learned Through The Experience
“In a turnaround, do not buy the P&L—buy only what you can prove transaction by transaction.”