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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

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    Experience

    Creator at Acquisition Lab, M&A Advisor at Quiet Light Brokerage, Author at Buy Then Build, Founder // Managing Director at Centra, Founder & President at Mach 5, Producer at Deibel Films, Partner at Codesmith LLC
    Adjunct Professor at Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School, Owner & CEO at Executive Data Control, Co-Founder at ViewPoint LLC, Owner & CEO at Corley Printing Company, Various Roles in Financial and Medical Industries

    Education

    MBA in Marketing Strategy and Entrepreneurship from Washington University in St. Louis - Olin Business School (2002 - 2004), BA in English Lit. & Religious Studies from The University of Kansas (1995 - 2000)

    Location

    Greater St. Louis