Investing in a Local Small Business | Ben Olsen

Ben Olsen of the DVS Group makes the case for why buying a private small business can be an attractive opportunity.

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Featured in this episode:

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Ben Olsen on LinkedIn
The DVS Group – Kansas City-based mergers & acquisitions firm

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How do you invest in a private business?

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Ever since I heard Patrick O’Shaughnessy interview Harvard Business School professors Royce Yudkoff and Rick Ruback on the Invest Like the Best podcast, I’ve been fascinated with the entrepreneurial path of acquiring a small business. In this episode, Ben Olsen, a Managing Partner at The DVS Group, lays it all out:

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Why this could be an attractive transition from the W2 career
Who excels in this type of investing?
Why an understanding of the SBA loan process is crucial

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“The thing that you will have to do is fully invest yourself in the business and you will have more than just money.” – Ben Olsen

Author

Andrew Flattery, CFP®

Andy Flattery is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and Owner of Simple Wealth Planning. He serves affluent families that are working to lower their time preference in Kansas City and nationwide. Flattery is the host of Gentleman Speculator, a podcast on legacy, investing, and the life well-lived. When he’s not helping individuals build wealth, you can catch him playing rec sports, writing children's books, and spending time with his wife and four children.