How to Buy a Profitable Business Without Starting From Scratch
🎯 Episode Summary
Starting a business from zero can drain your time, Money, and energy before you ever build momentum. Corey Parchman joins Marcia Riner to explain why buying an existing business may be a smarter path for entrepreneurs who want cash flow, customers, employees, and systems already in place.
You will hear how first-time buyers can define the right acquisition target, use SBA financing responsibly, evaluate cash flow, and avoid buying a business that looks good on paper but creates problems after closing.
Podcast: Profit With A Plan
Host: Marcia Riner, CEO of Infinite Profit®
Guest: Corey Parchman, President of CorePar Development and Business Acquisition Advisor
Episode: 352
Release Date: June 30, 2026
🎥 What You’ll Learn
• Why buying an established business can reduce startup risk
• How to create a buy box before looking at deals
• What SBA financing can make possible for first-time buyers
• Why cash flow matters more than a business’s asking price
• How seller involvement can protect employees and customer Relationships
• What to evaluate before acquiring a trade or licensed business
⏱️ Timestamp Highlights
[00:00] Why buying an existing business can be a smarter path
[03:21] From NFL career to building a business Plan B
[04:40] How to find businesses owners may be ready to sell
[07:43] What to consider before buying a licensed trade business
[11:11] The buy box framework for finding the right acquisition
[12:31] SBA financing, down payments, and reserve planning
[17:33] How seller transition support protects your first year
[24:12] Cash flow, customer concentration, and deal discipline
🔗 Resources & Links
https://www.linkedin.com/in/corey-parchman-2a8a2790
💼 About Marcia Riner & Profit With A Plan
Marcia Riner is a business growth strategist, creator of the Profit Booster® strategies, and CEO of Infinite Profit®. She helps entrepreneurs scale smarter, increase profitability, and build businesses that are worth more, whether they plan to keep them or sell them.
As host of Profit With A Plan, Marcia shares expert interviews and actionable strategies to help business owners increase revenue, improve systems, and prepare for high-value exits. With decades of experience in Finance, operations, and marketing, she delivers clear, profit-driving insights you can use right away.
📞 Questions? Call (949) 229-2112 or visit Infinite-Profit.com
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