#136 If We Bought Twitter: things to consider when acquiring a business
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What would we do if we paid $44 USD Billion for a business that was losing 4 million dollars a day? It's no different than buying any business, you're either going to let it run, or extract and create more value through a turnaround.  We talk about what we would do if we bought Twitter, and what you should consider if you're buying a business.    ----- * Do you love The Growth Whisperers and want to see our smiling faces? Subscribe to our YouTube channel. * Do you enjoy our content? Rate our show! * Follow us on Twitter @Evolution_Perth and @lawrenceandco1 Learn more about building enduring great companies. -----   ----- Links: *https://evolutionpartners.com.au/ *https://lawrenceandco.com/ -----   Related episodes >> See Episode 132 Onboarded - What is onboarding and why does it matter? >> See Episode 133 Onboarded - The problem with new hires who are a good fit >> See Episode 134 Onboarded - What’s your Onboarding debt? >> See Episode 53 What is a Topgrading Job Scorecard and how do you use it?     Additional episodes you might enjoy: # 50 Jim Collins Flywheel Concept: How to build unstoppable momentum in your company # 16 Jim Collins # 84 The 7 common strategy mistakes from Michael Porter # 43 The top 7 best practices for weekly meetings  # 69 What is a Topgrading virtual bench and why you need one # 88 The hidden cost of not having a team of all A-Players # 96 The three main barriers to consistent growth # 83 Why strategy should focus on producing more profit - not market share
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