I often go through phases where I shy away from learning. I stop listening to podcasts, reading, and studying the practices of great CEOs I've always looked up to. Not sure why I do it. Perhaps it's the realization of how much I don't know or the overwhelming feeling that I'm

As Muslims worldwide embark on this sacred month of fasting, reflection, and spiritual growth, I want to share a little insight into why it holds such profound significance for us. Ramadan isn't just about abstaining from all food and drink from dawn to dusk; it's a time of

Diving into SMB deals, we often find ourselves immersed in prospectuses/CIMs bursting with the untapped potential of businesses, painting vivid pictures of countless avenues for growth and improvement. They're often mesmerizing with promises of doubling revenue, streamlining

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In my experience, the primary traits that separate successful searchers from those who ultimately give up are their ability to persist and pivot. No matter how persistent you are, you'll never find an SMB to acquire if your search criteria is out of whack, which is why you need

Ahmed Raza | SMB Due Diligence The ability to persist and pivot is a crucial skill not only in this context, but in many others (including legal). Great thoughts here!

One of my favorite quotes by James Clear 👇 "You do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems." One of the most important things you can do for your business is build sustainable and effective processes. Ones that work flawlessly, without your

I recently completed a 72-hour water fast—just water, no food, for three days straight. Why did I do it? There's compelling research suggesting that water fasts can offer significant health benefits, including ketosis, autophagy, and more. Here’s what I discovered 👇 1️⃣ We’re

If you're in the first year of building a business or operating an #SMB you acquired 👇 You're probably not going to be taking many vacations. It's hard to step away when you're so early on and intertwined in all of the daily operations. However, as you grow into your role as

Lotus Emira and it's not even close 😮‍💨 Though a 911 would be very tempting

One of the most underrated components of entrepreneurship 👇 You don't dread Mondays. You start to look forward to them. The caveat is that you enjoy what you do and the people you do it with. Hope you crush it this week 💪

Thinking about launching a search fund or starting a self-funded search? Recently, I've had several people reach out with the same question: "What advice do you have for someone getting started?" While there are many important pieces of advice, understanding the basic

I know SaaS businesses are beloved in the search world by both technical and non-technical folks. Why? 👇 They're remote, utilize economies of scale arguably better than any other business model, and ✨ recurring revenue ✨ The daunting part? The jargon and technical

One of the toughest parts of working in corporate jobs is that sense of detachment—you don’t always feel the gratification of helping people in a meaningful way. That’s exactly why I left mine and started Rapid Diligence. We get to help incredible, everyday people buy the #SMB

A great read on the realities of buying an SMB. An LOI is a huge step in the buying process but is often still miles away from closing.

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