Action Academy | Millionaire Mentorship For Your Life & Business Every Question You’ve Wanted To Ask A Business Broker (w/ Ryan Condie - A Business Broker)
Feb 13, 2026
Ryan Condie, a business broker who buys and sells internet businesses and formerly ran multiple e-commerce ventures. He breaks down what brokers actually do and the tradeoffs versus direct deals. Hear practical prep steps to win brokers, red flags buyers show, how to prove credibility as a first-time acquirer, and tips to avoid buying owner-dependent ‘jobs’ while building repeatable systems.
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Why Brokers Add Real Value
- Business brokers filter out un-sellable listings and save buyers time by presenting qualified deals.
- A good broker brings packaged data, motivated sellers, and a success-fee incentive to close deals.
Present A Tight Buyer Package
- Build a concise buyer package: three bullet points on size, industry, location plus proof of funding.
- Email brokers proactively and follow up quickly to become the 'squeaky wheel' on hot listings.
Clarify Your Buy Box First
- Dial in your buy box: industry, size, location and why you're a fit, in three sentences or bullets.
- Show relevant background stories that explain your skills and what problems you'll solve for the business.