Buying Online Businesses Podcast

  What can you learn from someone who has acquired 21 businesses? In this special episode of the Buying Online Businesses podcast, Jaryd Krause speaks with Dirk Sahlmer, a former mechanical engineer who has transformed into a serial SaaS acquirer and a prominent figure in the world of mergers and acquisitions. Dirk shares his remarkable journey from the engineering field to becoming a key player in the SaaS and tech acquisition space. You will hear about Dirk’s transition from his early engineering career into the world of SaaS and M&A, detailing how he and his team went from acquiring one business a year to managing multiple acquisitions annually. The conversation explores essential insights into funding strategies—whether for established business owners or those looking to make their first acquisition—and dives into the complexities of merging multiple businesses under a single umbrella, including why merging isn’t always the ideal strategy. This episode offers a deep dive into the strategies behind bui