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Walker Deibel
Serial acquisition entrepreneur and bestselling author.
Walker Deibel is a serial acquisition entrepreneur, author, and advisor known for his expertise in acquisition entrepreneurship. He is the founder of Acquisition Lab, an elite accelerator designed to help entrepreneurs successfully navigate private markets and acquire their first business. Deibel is also a Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author, recognized for his book Buy Then Build, which advocates for acquiring existing businesses rather than starting new ones from scratch.1
Professional Background
Deibel has a diverse professional history, including roles as:
- Owner & CEO of Executive Data Control (2014-2019), where he provided eCommerce solutions for companies with multiple locations.
- Co-Founder of ViewPoint LLC (2013-2014), a mobile SharePoint viewer for enterprises.
- Owner & CEO of Corley Printing Company (2006-2013), a top-performing printing company specializing in soft-cover book manufacturing.
He has also held various positions in the financial and medical industries early in his career.1
Education and Certifications
Deibel holds a Bachelor's degree in English Literature and Religious Studies from the University of Kansas and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis, focusing on Marketing Strategy and Entrepreneurship. He is certified as a Merger & Acquisition Advisor and a Certified Exit Planning Advisor.1
Recognition
In 2020, he was awarded the Middle Market M&A Thought Leader of the Year by the Alliance of M&A Advisors, acknowledging his contributions to the field of acquisition entrepreneurship through his writing and thought leadership.1
Highlights
Silicon Valley's dirtiest secret:
The most "innovative" companies don't innovate, they buy.
Tesla has bought 9 companies since its inception.
And Facebook? 78 companies in 15 years.
Here's what they don't want you to know (it's crazy people don't know this): https://t.co/FAQXFIlDbb
The dark truth about buying anything valuable:
Your psychology is sabotaging your search.
After thousands of conversations with buyers, it's clear what separates those who close deals from those who don't.
Here's what matters (and the blueprint for closing any deal): https://t.co/lVOoweqn8q
