For YEARS, business owners have been told to wait for the right time to make deals, especially when the economy feels uncertain.⁠
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But… that strategy could be killing your momentum.
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In this solocast episode of the DealQuest Podcast, I’ll break down…⁠
- Why fear-based decisions kill more deals than a downturn ever could
- How to shift your mindset from reactive to strategic
- What smart deal structures look like in a changing market
- How to stay confident (even when the headlines say panic)

And much more…
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FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE:
https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/keepclosing

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FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/
http://coreykupfer.com/

Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast.

Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today!

If you’ve been hesitating to make a move or second-guessing your next step…⁠ You need to hear this.⁠

What you think selling a startup looks like vs. what it actually looks like

Here’s what most founders assume about startup acquisitions…⁠
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You need to raise millions in VC funding first⁠

Only “unicorns” get acquired⁠

It’s a long, complicated process with lawyers and bankers⁠

You need to scale like crazy before you sell⁠

Only big-name founders get exits⁠
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NOPE.⁠
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You can build a lean, profitable business and sell it without a huge team, a pile of funding, or a decade of hustle.⁠
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And Andrew Gazdecki is living proof.⁠
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He’s the founder of Acquire—a platform simplifying startup acquisitions—and he’s breaking down exactly how it’s done in the this episode of the DealQuest Podcast

• Why selling might be smarter than scaling
• The real reason your startup isn’t selling
• The sneaky risks of building on platforms you don’t own
• And why white labeling exploded his growth without big funding⁠
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Whether you’re a startup founder, solo SaaS builder, or just acquisition-curious… this one’s gold.⁠

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FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE:
https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/andrewgazdecki

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FOR MORE ON ANDREW GAZDECKI
https://www.acquire.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/agazdecki/
https://x.com/agazdecki/highlights

FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/
http://coreykupfer.com/

Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast.

Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today!

Is your business really built to scale?

Most entrepreneurs dream of growing fast… but here’s the truth: speed alone won’t get you to sustainable success.

This insight from business growth expert Robert Levin says it all…

Scaling isn’t just about getting bigger—it’s about getting better, stronger, and more profitable in the long run.

And more and more entrepreneurs are learning this the HARD way after chasing growth at all costs…

These failures are due to poor scaling decisions…

Expanding too quickly. Hiring too fast. Investing in the wrong areas.

And guess what?

The businesses that took a strategic, execution-focused approach lasted 3x longer.

Robert said it best…

“Sustainable success isn’t about ideas—it’s about executing the right ones at the right time.”

So how do you make sure you’re scaling the right way?

We’ll dive deep into this (and so much more) in this episode of the DealQuest Podcast!

• The BIGGEST scaling mistakes (and how to avoid them)
• How to grow without overextending your team, resources, or cash flow
• The #1 growth strategy that keeps businesses thriving for the long haul

And much more

If you’re serious about scaling sustainably and profitably…

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FOR MORE ON THIS EPISODE:
https://www.coreykupfer.com/blog/robertlevin

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FOR MORE ON ROBERT LEVIN
Robert Levin’s LinkedIn
CIS Ventures, LLC

FOR MORE ON COREY KUPFER
https://www.linkedin.com/in/coreykupfer/
http://coreykupfer.com/

Corey Kupfer is an expert strategist, negotiator, and dealmaker. He has more than 35 years of professional deal-making and negotiating experience. Corey is a successful entrepreneur, attorney, consultant, author, and professional speaker. He is deeply passionate about deal-driven growth. He is also the creator and host of the DealQuest Podcast.

Get deal-ready with the DealQuest Podcast with Corey Kupfer, where like-minded entrepreneurs and business leaders converge, share insights and challenges, and success stories. Equip yourself with the tools, resources, and support necessary to navigate the complex yet rewarding world of dealmaking. Dive into the world of deal-driven growth today!