Goal Crazy: Start a Business, Launch a Startup, Grow as an Entrepreneur

Jason VanDevere

Want to start a business, launch a startup, or grow a profitable company? The Goal Crazy Podcast shows you how to turn your ideas into real businesses. Hosted by entrepreneur and Dream Driven author Jason VanDevere, this show helps aspiring entrepreneurs discover the right business idea, validate it, and launch it successfully. Each episode features interviews with successful founders, investors, and business builders who share practical strategies to: • Start a business from scratch • Launch a startup without quitting your job • Find profitable business ideas • Grow and scale a business • Build multiple income streams • Turn your skills into a coaching or consulting business You’ll hear real stories from entrepreneurs who built companies in industries like real estate, ecommerce, coaching, franchising, and online business. Jason also shares his own journey building companies, creating the Goal Crazy Planner used by 40,000+ entrepreneurs, growing a real estate portfolio of 34 apartments, and authoring the bestselling book Dream Driven. If you want to start a business this year, launch your dream business, or grow your entrepreneurial skills, this podcast will give you the roadmap. To get free training that helps you discover your perfect business idea, visit: GoalCrazy.com/freetraining Check out our planner, book, and coaching programs at GoalCrazy.com New episodes every week. Start a business | Launch a business | Startup ideas | Entrepreneurship podcast | How to grow a business | Start a coaching business | Side hustle ideas

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    Mastering the Art of Buying Small Businesses ft. Paul Lajoie │ Ep. 109

    In this episode of the Goal Crazy Podcast, host Jason VanDevere interviews Paul Lajoie, an expert in buying small businesses with over 25 years of experience. Paul shares his journey of acquiring 12 businesses and starting four from scratch, emphasizing the differences between buying and starting a business. He discusses the motivations behind his entrepreneurial spirit, which stemmed from a desire for independence and a life-changing event that pushed him to take the plunge into business ownership. Paul also highlights the importance of understanding financial statements and the lessons learned from his early mistakes in business acquisitions. The conversation delves into the intricacies of due diligence when purchasing a business, including the significance of understanding financials, recognizing red flags, and the importance of negotiating terms rather than just focusing on price. Paul shares his insights on the emotional aspects of buying a business, particularly the relationships with sellers and employees. He also discusses the strategies for growing businesses post-acquisition, including leveraging existing customer bases and creating synergies between businesses.  The episode concludes with Paul offering resources for aspiring business buyers, including his book "Exit Plan" and his community at BizBuyPro. Enjoy the show!  Guest links: Website: https://bizbuypro.com/ Get Free Audiobook: https://bizbuypro.com/get-exit-plan-free/ The Exit Plan Book: https://www.amazon.com/Exit-Plan-Escaping-9-Profitable/dp/B0FFWSJD5F/ Email: paul@bizbuypro.com

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Want to start a business, launch a startup, or grow a profitable company? The Goal Crazy Podcast shows you how to turn your ideas into real businesses. Hosted by entrepreneur and Dream Driven author Jason VanDevere, this show helps aspiring entrepreneurs discover the right business idea, validate it, and launch it successfully. Each episode features interviews with successful founders, investors, and business builders who share practical strategies to: • Start a business from scratch • Launch a startup without quitting your job • Find profitable business ideas • Grow and scale a business • Build multiple income streams • Turn your skills into a coaching or consulting business You’ll hear real stories from entrepreneurs who built companies in industries like real estate, ecommerce, coaching, franchising, and online business. Jason also shares his own journey building companies, creating the Goal Crazy Planner used by 40,000+ entrepreneurs, growing a real estate portfolio of 34 apartments, and authoring the bestselling book Dream Driven. If you want to start a business this year, launch your dream business, or grow your entrepreneurial skills, this podcast will give you the roadmap. To get free training that helps you discover your perfect business idea, visit: GoalCrazy.com/freetraining Check out our planner, book, and coaching programs at GoalCrazy.com New episodes every week. Start a business | Launch a business | Startup ideas | Entrepreneurship podcast | How to grow a business | Start a coaching business | Side hustle ideas