EP352 How to Buy a Profitable Business Without Starting From Scratch

How to Buy a Profitable Business Without Starting From Scratch

🎯 Episode Summary

Starting a business from zero can drain your time, money, and energy before you ever build momentum. Corey Parchman joins Marcia Riner to explain why buying an existing business may be a smarter path for entrepreneurs who want cash flow, customers, employees, and systems already in place.

You will hear how first-time buyers can define the right acquisition target, use SBA financing responsibly, evaluate cash flow, and avoid buying a business that looks good on paper but creates problems after closing.

Podcast: Profit With A PlanHost: Marcia Riner, CEO of Infinite Profit®Guest: Corey Parchman, President of CorePar Development and Business Acquisition AdvisorEpisode: 352Release Date: June 30, 2026

🎥 What You’ll Learn

• Why buying an established business can reduce startup risk

• How to create a buy box before looking at deals

• What SBA financing can make possible for first-time buyers

• Why cash flow matters more than a business’s asking price

• How seller involvement can protect employees and customer relationships

• What to evaluate before acquiring a trade or licensed business