The Bodnar Letter

Notes on buying, building, and holding businesses for the long term — and the judgment calls that don't show up in a spreadsheet.

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The half of "high standards" we usually ignore

We obsess over how high the bar is. The thing that actually holds it up gets ignored.

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The Real Reason Deals Don’t Close (It’s Not Price)

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You're Invited: 1-Day Private M&A Intensive, Austin, March 31

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The moment every founder hits, then everything shifts

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Scale Through Acquisitions | Save the Date: Feb 8-10 - DealCon M&A Summit Miami

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Scale Through Acquisitions | Save the Date: Feb 8-10 - DealCon M&A Summit Miami

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Why M&A Is Often Better Than Organic Growth

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The Integration Gap: Why Most Acquirers Leave Millions on the Table Post-Close

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The Multiples Gap: How to Command Premium Valuations Before You Sell

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When to Walk Away: The Red Flags That Signal a Bad Acquisition

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Creative Deal Structures: Winning More Deals Without Paying More

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The Add-On Advantage: How Smaller Bolt-On Deals Can Dramatically Increase Your Enterprise Value

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