💡 How I Picked My First Acquisition (And Avoided Rookie Mistakes)

When I first got into buying and building businesses, I tried to do everything on my own for about six months straight. I was juggling operations, customer issues, marketing, and admin… and honestly, most days it felt like I was running in circles.

Revenue looked okay, but profit was thin, and I couldn’t step away without something breaking. I probably would’ve burned out completely if it weren’t for my cousin stepping in. She explained how things really work in the ecom space especially about using an EA to manage day-to-day operations once the business was running.

That guidance changed everything. Once I implemented simple systems, delegated the right tasks, and focused on growth levers instead of just firefighting, the business scaled faster than I ever imagined. In just a few months, I structured my first small exit and now I’m already in talks for the next acquisition doing $3–5M/year.

Here’s what I learned along the way:

1️⃣ You don’t have to do it alone. Even one mentor or knowledgeable ally can save months of trial and error.

2️⃣ Systems + delegation = freedom. Your EA and processes are your leverage they let the business run without you.

3️⃣ Focus on scalable levers. Don’t get trapped in busywork; invest in what actually drives revenue and profit.

✨ My question for the group: what business are you currently building or looking to acquire?

I’d love to hear what spaces you’re exploring and swap lessons! 👇

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