Who's Really the BOSS? | Growing Through Strategic Acquisition

Growing Through Strategic Acquisition

March 3, 2025 / 56:05/S4:E5

Rachel and Marcus pull back the curtain on their recent acquisition of a CPA firm in St. Louis, sharing intimate details about their decision-making process and due diligence approach. They discusses everything from their old-school strategy of sending physical letters to potential sellers, to the critical importance of cultural alignment and preserving DBA's remote-first culture. Through personal anecdotes and practical insights, they reveal how prayer, professional counsel, and careful planning guided them through evaluating and ultimately closing a deal that will grow their firm by 20%.

Introducing Collective by DBA
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/collectivebydba

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(00:00) - Welcome to Who's Really the Boss
(02:10) - Family Updates: College and High School
(05:46) - Acquisition Process and Strategy
(16:23) - Due Diligence and Integration
(26:28) - Key Team Members and Their Roles
(27:48) - Challenges and Considerations in Client Relationships
(29:51) - Cultural Alignment and Remote Work
(36:12) - Technology Integration and Changes
(41:23) - Client Retention and Transition Strategies
(49:57) - Discernment and Decision-Making Process
(54:51) - Final Thoughts and Moving Forward

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Marcus Dillon, CPA

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