“I get them to unfocus... they can invest in stocks, they can invest in real estate... step back and unfocus.”

Buying Online Businesses Podcast · The 'Unfocused Buyer' Trick That Wins Deals Without Overpaying with David C. Barnett

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advise buyers to "unfocus" by explicitly comparing the target business to alternative investment options (stocks, real estate, etc.) and assess the cost and time to build the business themselves before making an offer

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