Thinking about buying a small business? You’ve probably seen all the hype online about acquisition entrepreneurship—no money down, seller financing, and easy paths to wealth.

But what if most of that isn’t true?

In this episode, Kinza Azmat, a business broker and acquisition entrepreneur, breaks down the realities of buying a business, the biggest misconceptions, and what buyers and sellers get wrong. We dive into red flags in deals, the truth about business brokers, why most businesses aren’t actually sellable, and how to avoid a financial disaster.

If you’re considering buying or selling a business, this episode will help you go in with your eyes wide open and avoid the pitfalls that many first-time buyers fall into.

Topics Discussed:

🔥 The biggest myths about buying a business (and what first-time buyers get wrong)

🔥 Why some businesses should never be acquired—even if the financials look great

🔥 How to uncover hidden risks before signing an LOI

🔥 Why business brokers sometimes overpromise to sellers (and how that affects buyers)

This episode is a must-listen for anyone thinking about buying or selling a business.

Resources Mentioned:

1. Kinza’s Book (Preorder & Course Access) – Check it out https://www.thechiefrebel.com/

Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moniquemills/

Bio Website: https://moniquemills.biz/

TPM Focus - Strategy Firm for Startups and SMBs: https://tpmfocus.com/

Company --> thechiefrebel.com

Book --> https://www.thechiefrebel.com/book

LinkedIn --> https://www.linkedin.com/in/kinzaazmat/

Become an Unpolished MBA Guest: https://unpolishedmba.com