Buying 134 Software Companies in a Year

Buying 134 Software Companies in a Year

Author: Colin Keeley & Brent Sanders January 20, 2023 Duration: 19:36
Colin and Brent discuss a competitor being bought and how Constellation buys so many companies.

Ever wonder what it's actually like to step into the shoes of an online business owner? Indie Acquisitions pulls back the curtain on that exact process, following the real-world adventures of Colin Keeley and Brent Sanders as they navigate the unpredictable terrain of buying, operating, and growing small digital companies. This isn't a theoretical discussion; it's a raw, ongoing chronicle where you hear the negotiations, the strategic pivots, the unexpected challenges, and the small victories that define entrepreneurship. Each episode feels like you're sitting in on a candid conversation between two partners figuring it out as they go, sharing their due diligence, their operational headaches, and their genuine excitement over building something tangible. The Indie Acquisitions podcast is built on the premise that these journeys are best understood through lived experience, not just polished success stories. By listening, you get an unfiltered education in modern business mechanics, from evaluating a potential acquisition to integrating new teams and refining a product's vision. Colin and Brent bring their distinct perspectives to every discussion, creating a dynamic and deeply informative dialogue for anyone curious about the real work behind running wonderful internet companies.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 96

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Podcast Episodes
We Bought a Bankrupt Software Company [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:36
Colin and Brent discuss buying Prolifiq, a bankrupt enterprise software company.Want to get my best breakdowns for free? Grab them here: https://www.colinkeeley.com/newsletterHire top 1% remote talent in Latin America at…
How to Build High-Performing Teams in Latin America [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 35:07
Colin discusses everything he has learned about building teams in Latin America.- When and how to hire globally- Best roles and places to hire- Share how others are doing it- Common mistakes to avoidWant to get my best b…
Hard Lessons Learned Scaling a Startup in Year 1 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:19
Colin and Brent discuss their wins and losses and lessons learned in the last year.Colin's lessons learned in year 1: https://www.colinkeeley.com/blog/hard-lessons-learned-scaling-a-startupWant to get my best breakdowns…
Bending Spoons Breakdown (Italian Constellation Software) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:10
Colin and Brent discuss how Luca Ferrari & Bending Spoons built its holding company.Colin's breakdown of Bending Spoons: https://www.colinkeeley.com/blog/bending-spoons-operating-manualWant to get more breakdowns? Subscr…
How to Deliver Unreasonable Hospitality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:08
Colin and Brent discuss great books, customer support, tech diligence, a Latin American staffing firm.Want to get more breakdowns? Subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://www.colinkeeley.com/newsletterHire top 1% r…
How to Deal with Lawsuits & Ransoms [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:28
Colin and Brent discuss lawsuits and ransoms they've dealt with and seen.Want to get more breakdowns? Subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://www.colinkeeley.com/newsletterHire top 1% remote talent in Latin America…
Capital Camp 2024 & Tough Turnarounds [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:33
Colin and Brent discuss Colin's learnings from Capital Camp 2024 and tough debt turnarounds.Want to get more breakdowns? Subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://www.colinkeeley.com/newsletterHire top 1% remote tale…
How We Use AI to Replace Employees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:02
Colin and Brent discuss how they are using AI to write code and do marketing for their software companies.Want to get more breakdowns? Subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://www.colinkeeley.com/newsletterHire top…
Visiting a Secret Club, Austin, Latin America Hiring & Remote Teams [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:21
Colin and Brent discuss Brent's secret club, visiting Austin, launching a Latin American staffing company, and managing remote teams.Want to get more breakdowns? Subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://www.colinkee…
How Double Your Software Business With Services [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:50
Colin and Brent discuss the process of adding services to grow their software business. Want to get more breakdowns? Subscribe to my free newsletter here: https://www.colinkeeley.com/newsletterHire top 1% remote talent i…