Talent, Playbooks, and Scaling Through M&A with Ryan Landry | Acquisition HQ Podcast

Описание: In this episode of the Acquisition HQ Podcast, we sit down with Ryan Landry, seasoned operator, investor, and growth strategist with deep experience in organic growth, M&A, franchising, and exit strategy.

Ryan shares hard-earned lessons from acquisitions that didn’t happen, integrations that were painful, and the playbooks that ultimately made scaling smoother. From building leadership benches before buying, to documenting processes for higher exit multiples, this conversation dives into what actually separates successful operators from those who stall during growth.

We cover:

• Why talent is the only true competitive advantage
• The acquisition that didn’t happen and why it was the right call
• Building an M&A playbook that reduces integration risk
• How process documentation increases valuation at exit
• Founder syndrome and how to avoid being the bottleneck
• Selling without a broker and structuring multi-stage exits
• When to build versus when to buy
• The power of peer groups and putting yourself in rooms where you are not the smartest person

Ryan also shares his next chapter leading Landjet, an emerging national franchise brand redefining regional business travel, and how franchising acts as a structured de-risked entrepreneurship model when executed correctly.

If you are an operator scaling past your first growth phase, considering acquisition, preparing for exit, or building a franchise platform, this episode is packed with tactical insight and strategic clarity.

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