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I Failed My First Business Acquisition | 5 Hard Truths You Need to Hear

I Failed My First Business Acquisition | 5 Hard Truths You Need to Hear

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I thought I was ready to buy my first business. I had the vision, the momentum, and the passion. But I failed—and it hurt.


In this episode of Unmuted, I get real about what went wrong in my first business acquisition and share the 5 lessons I wish someone had told me before I started. If you’re thinking about buying a business, scaling through acquisition, or just stepping into ownership for the first time, you need to hear this.


🔑 What you’ll learn:

Why falling in love with the deal can blind you

The part of due diligence no one talks about

How culture can crush your momentum

Why going solo is a silent killer

The truth about failing—and how it’s not the end


✅ Grab the toolkit I wish I had when I started:

👉🏽 https://stan.store/thechriswilliams


Drop a comment if you’ve ever struggled on your entrepreneurial journey or have a question about buying your first business—I’d love to hear your story.


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