Full episode details here:https://links.growthandscaling.com/444 Discover the secrets of successful investing with Matt Bodnar, founding partner at Eidolon Capital! In this episode, he discusses the benefits of acquiring lower middle market companies through a long-term buy-and-hold strategy inspired by Warren Buffett. Matt emphasizes that acquiring existing businesses offers lower risk and faster growth opportunities. He also highlights the hidden potential in smaller firms and dispels the myth that only struggling businesses are for sale, showcasing the wealth of opportunities from baby boomer-owned companies. Seize the moment! Watch "The $10 Trillion Opportunity: Why NOW is the Time to Invest in Small Businesses" and transform your investment strategy today! 🚀 🚀Is your company ready to scale up? Take our FREE assessment to find out! Discover your Growth Readiness, identify potential blockers, and see where you are in your launch transition.🚀🚀assessment.growthreadiness.com 🚀 🚀Join our Growth Readiness Workshop to become a growth walker and master effective scaling strategies for increased profitability and rapid business growth: https://workshop.growthreadiness.com/ 🚀 🚀 Supercharge your outreach with the advanced tools from outreach.withmoku.com. Seamlessly enhance your communication strategy and achieve your business goals!🌟📈 Ways to connect with  Matt Bodnar: 🔗 Website: https://eidoloncapital.com/ 🔗 Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattbodnar/ 🔗 Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/eidolon-capital/ What’s in this episode: 02:27 Who is our guest for today and how does he describe his role and company focus 04:03 What inspired him to focus on mergers and acquisitions 08:23  What does he identify as the major opportunity with baby boomer-owned businesses 10:07 What are his thoughts on optimizing businesses after acquisition 13:00 Where does he see the biggest challenges in transitioning a business from launch phase to growth phase 14:44 captainscouncil.com 17:39 What factors does he believe are crucial in optimizing a business for sale 19:05 How does he emphasize the importance of size in business valuation 20:11 What are the key drivers he mentions for increasing a business’s value 21:52 How common is owner dependency in small business acquisitions according to him 24:47 How can small businesses use acquisitions to grow like Amazon does 27:42 How can small businesses benefit from acquiring smaller companies at lower multiples 30:41 What growth potential can he achieve by applying his systems and processes to a newly acquired business 30:53 Where can he find opportunities for margin enhancement and cross-selling after an acquisition 33:01 What should a small business owner do if they're considering selling their business but aren’t getting inbound interest 34:55 How does he use feedback from private equity buyers to improve his business's valuation 37:06 What is one common factor in his most successful acquisitions 40:12 What is his perspective on the importance of peer groups for CEOs managing acquisitions 41:24 What does he offer through his Deal Mastery Insider newsletter I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between  Matt Bodnar, and ⭐️Todd Westra 📈 If you're looking for tips and strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is for you! 1. Subscribe and Listen to ⁠The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra ⁠ 2. Supercharge your growth and tap into the wisdom of others. Schedule a pre-podcast call today. 👉 https://content.toddwestra.com/ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. 👉 ⁠https://captainscouncil.com/home⁠ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. You can join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects. 👉  ⁠https://www