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My First Million

My First Million

The best business ideas come from noticing what's working and doing it better, faster, or for a different audience.

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What It Means

The popular advice about companies being bought only applies to unicorns; most founders need to actively sell

Why It Matters

Sets realistic expectations that you'll need to run an active sales process rather than wait for inbound interest

When It's True

When you don't have overwhelming traction or aren't the hottest company in your space

When It's Risky

When you do have significant inbound interest and could be leaving money on the table by not being selective

How to Apply

1

Start building buyer relationships early, not just when you want to sell

2

Develop sales skills even as a technical founder

3

Plan for running an active M&A process

Example Scenario

A profitable but slowly growing SaaS company realizes they need to proactively reach out to potential acquirers rather than waiting for someone to discover them.