Today, I'm flying solo to address one of the biggest questions I get as a broker and educator: "Why buy a business when you can just start one?"   At first glance, starting a business seems cheaper and more exciting — but from experience, I've found that buying is almost always the smarter play. Less risk, faster results, and more predictable income. In this bonus episode, I'll walk you through the real reasons why buying often beats starting.   Key Insights from the Episode   ✅ Financial History Creates Predictability When you buy a business, you can (and should) look at 3–5 years of financial history. That lets you see how stable the business is and forecast what to expect — unlike a startup, where nothing is proven yet.   ✅ Trained Staff and Existing Customers = Immediate Revenue A running business has trained employees and customers on day one. You're stepping into something already working. Starting from scratch means hiring, training, and finding customers — all of which delay profitability.   ✅ Established Systems and Location Advantage Businesses come with processes (a recipe) — from opening and closing to customer service — and often locations that are already generating revenue. Even if the location isn't perfect, you're not starting from zero.   ✅ Financeability Makes Buying Smarter Most buyers use financing. Buying a business means buying an income-producing asset, which lenders often support. Starting from scratch means using cash or borrowing for something unproven — much riskier.   ✅ Instant Revenue vs. Uncertainty When you buy right, you make money the day after closing because the business is already running. When you start a business, you don't know when the first dollar will arrive.   ✅ Saleable Asset Adds to Net Worth An existing business, even if not liquid, is a saleable asset — building your wealth over time.   Final Thought Buying a business, if done right, it's often the faster, smarter, and more reliable path to success. Starting from scratch is exciting — but buying gives you a huge head start and mitigates risk.   🎓 This Episode is an Excerpt from an Upcoming Course This bonus episode is a sneak peek from a full course we'll be launching in just a few weeks! If you're interested in going deeper into this subject learning everything you need to confidently buy the right business for YOU, email us at [email protected] and we'll make sure you're on the early interest list.   Resources & Links   Want to be a guest on the show, or have a deal that you would like for us to evaluate? Apply here   Follow Us on Social Media   Instagram: @AmpedSuccess   LinkedIn: Amped Success   Tiktok:  @Ampedsuccess   YouTube: @AmpedSuccess   📧 Contact Us: For inquiries, reach out at [email protected]  

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