The Biggest Acquisition I Walked Away From

The Biggest Acquisition I Walked Away From

July 17, 2026 · 8 min · Season 1 · Episode 329

About this episode

John Wilson shares his experience of walking away from a significant acquisition opportunity due to various underlying issues.

Not every acquisition is worth making. In this episode of Owned and Operated, John Wilson shares the story of one of the biggest acquisitions he chose to walk away from, even though it had the potential to double the size of his business. What looked like an incredible opportunity on paper quickly unraveled as the due diligence process exposed problems with customer concentration, company culture, cash flow, and the financials. John explains the acquisition framework he uses to evaluate plumb...

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