#98 with Ryan Begelman - How to Bootstrap Buying a Mountain
About This Episode
Sam Parr sits down with entrepreneur Ryan Begelman to discuss how he bootstrapped a B2B media company to a 50 million dollar exit and eventually bought a ski resort. They explore the philosophy of 'holistic entrepreneurship,' prioritizing cash-flow positive businesses over venture-backed unicorns and brainstorming various niche service and media models.
Episode Description
Key Takeaways
Prioritize businesses with positive working capital where you collect payment upfront, such as advertising or event tickets, to fund growth without outside investment.
Utilize an equity waterfall structure to share profits with investors while retaining significant upside for the operator once initial capital is returned.
Build a holding company to license IP and brand identity to individual LLCs, creating a scalable model similar to how Marriott or McDonald's operates.
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