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Think Big, Buy Small

Think Big, Buy Small

著者： Harvard Business School
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 Are you looking for an alternative to a career path at a big firm? Does founding your own startup seem too risky? There's another compelling path open to you: acquiring a small business and running it as CEO. Co-hosted by Harvard Business School Professors Richard Ruback and Royce Yudkoff, the show is an extension of their courses on small firms, including Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition, which has been taken by thousands of MBA students, and their highly-regarded book, HBR Guide To Buying A Small Business, which has sold more than 65,000 copies. In this series, Rick and Royce guide listeners through the different milestones of the journey to acquiring an enduringly profitable small business, sharing insights on how to evaluate prospects, raise capital, and ultimately determine if this path is right for you.Harvard Business School マネジメント マネジメント・リーダーシップ リーダーシップ 出世 就職活動 経済学
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  • Pioneering Search in Frontier Markets

    Pioneering Search in Frontier Markets
    2025/11/03
    In this episode, Rick and Royce sit down with Rob LeBlanc, Co-Founder at Ambit Partners, to explore the evolution of search fund investing beyond traditional markets. Rob traces his path from building an ETA platform in South Africa to backing searchers across frontier economies, offering an insider’s view on how entrepreneurship through acquisition is adapting globally. The conversation examines the unique dynamics of searching and operating in less developed capital markets – where relationships, local fluency, and cultural context often outweigh formal structures – and explores how factors such as currency risk, investor networks, and institutional maturity shape the search process. Through comparative insights between developed and emerging markets, this discussion highlights the expanding boundaries of the search model and the growing diversity of its global practitioners.
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    53 分
  • CEO Success in Operating Small Business Acquisitions

    CEO Success in Operating Small Business Acquisitions
    2025/10/27
    Michael Aubrey, having walked the path from searcher to successful operator and investor, draws on his wealth of experiences to offer a masterclass in small business growth. In this episode, he talks candidly about navigating early operational setbacks and hiring challenges, the strategies he employed to build a national salesforce, and why he believes a deep understanding of one’s customers is the foundation for real improvement and scale. You’ll hear reflections on employee compensation models, the critical role of company culture and accountability, and what it really takes to succeed as a CEO in the world of small business acquisitions. Packed with hard-earned lessons on management, grit, and the value of taking a hands-on approach to operations, Michael’s insights into leadership, hiring, and growth strategy are not to be missed.
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    44 分
  • Bonus Episode: The Art and Strategy of Negotiation, with Jim Sebenius

    Bonus Episode: The Art and Strategy of Negotiation, with Jim Sebenius
    2025/10/20
    In this bonus episode, hosted by Adam Outland, we're featuring a conversation from our friends at The Action Catalyst, a top-rated leadership and entrepreneurship podcast. While Think Big, Buy Small focuses on the unique entrepreneurial path of acquiring and operating a small business, The Action Catalyst shines light on all types of entrepreneurs and the distinct insights they offer. This episode welcomes Jim Sebenius, renowned negotiation expert, Harvard Business School professor, and host of Dealcraft: Insights From Great Negotiators. In a wide-ranging discussion, Jim shares strategies and lessons from both government and corporate settings; explains the powerful “3D” model of negotiation; reflects on why internal negotiations are often the most challenging; highlights the value of keeping a deal diary; and more. Whether you're deep in deal-making or simply looking to sharpen your negotiation skills, this episode delivers wisdom, wit, and practical insights for everyone at the table.
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    29 分
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