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#031 – How Kevin McArdle Quit His Job and Bought 28 Businesses in Two Years

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Synopsis

Kevin McArdle left his corporate job at 38 and co-founded SureSwift Capital, an acquisition firm that bought nearly 30 small SaaS and internet businesses in two years. The episode covers their strategy of acquiring bootstrapped companies, helping owners exit for 6- and 7-figure paydays, and how they operate the portfolio.

Ideas in this episode

  • Buying cash-flowing lifestyle businesses

    Kevin McArdle recounts leaving corporate life at 38 to co-found SureSwift Capital, acquiring nearly 30 bootstrapped SaaS and internet businesses in two years for cash-flow and later exit.

  • Buy-and-build holding company

    Kevin McArdle describes co-founding SureSwift Capital, which acquired nearly 30 small SaaS and internet businesses in two years, helping owners exit for 6- and 7-figure paydays and operating the portfolio.