TGM Classic | Robert Brooker | Beyond Startups: The 20-Year Odyssey of Business Acquisition

The Greatness Machine

Darius Mirshahzadeh

Entrepreneurship, Education, Business

5 • 962 Ratings

🗓️ 12 May 2025

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

What wisdom lies in an entrepreneur’s journey from startups to strategic business acquisitions? Robert Brooker has traversed a multifaceted career path marked by entrepreneurship, strategic business acquisitions, and a profound commitment to a fulfilling life. Starting with odd jobs worldwide, he ventured into real estate and later transitioned to acquiring businesses. Robert’s impact extends beyond business by serving on BetterInvesting’s board and held roles at esteemed institutions. Now, he focuses on diverse investments, emphasizing family and personal fulfillment. In this episode, Robert joins Darius for yet another episode of The Greatness Machine to talk about his latest book, Albert Kner: Icon, Legend. He also discusses crucial insights for entrepreneurs and investors, emphasizing the significance of aligning business ideas with current market conditions and delves into the value of peer groups within these communities. A pivotal aspect of the discussion revolves around Robert’s personal journey, specifically the transition from being a business owner to dedicating his focus to full-time investing. Topics include: The importance of aligning business ideas with the current market conditions The value of peer groups in the entrepreneurial and investing communities The need to explore opportunities and hustle in a competitive market Robert shares an important criteria for business acquisition Robert discusses two models for managing acquired businesses The responsibility of entrepreneurs to ensure the business’s viability Robert talks about the transition from being a business owner to full-time investing And other topics… Sponsored by: Brevo: Get started free or save 50% for 3 months with code GREATNESS at brevo.com/greatness. Huel: Try Huel with 15% OFF + Free Gift for New Customers today using my code greatness at https://huel.com/greatness. Fuel your best performance with Huel today! Indeed: Get a $75 sponsored job credit to boost your job's visibility at Indeed.com/DARIUS. Notion: Get Notion Mail for free right now at notion.com/machine. ShipStation: Go to shipstation.com and use code GREATNESS to sign up for your FREE trial. Shopify: Sign up for a $1/month trial period at shopify.com/darius. Connect with Robert: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertbrooker/ Book: https://www.amazon.com/Albert-Kner-Artist-Discovering-Industrial/dp/9631369234 Connect with Darius: Website: https://therealdarius.com/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dariusmirshahzadeh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whoompdarius/ YouTube: https://therealdarius.com/youtube Book: The Core Value Equation https://www.amazon.com/Core-Value-Equation-Framework-Limitless/dp/1544506708 Write a review for The Greatness Machine using this link: https://ratethispodcast.com/spreadinggreatness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:06.7	What's up, gang?
1:07.8	Welcome to The Greatness Machine.
1:08.8	I'm your host Darius for Shazda.
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1:11.5	Now listen, the greatness machine were about two things. Number one, people were living their passions.
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