# The Smartest Businesses to Acquire Next

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Podcast: [Business Lunch](https://stenobird.com/podcast/business-lunch-536186)
Published: 2026-02-19T17:45:00+00:00
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## Resource

In This Episode of Business Lunch: Roland Frasier breaks down simple, practical ways to grow by buying the right businesses. He explains the difference between horizontal integration (buying competitors to grow fast) and vertical integration (buying suppliers, distributors, affiliates, or outsourced partners to capture more profit). He also talks about using acquisitions to add recurring revenue and smooth out seasonal cash flow, plus how buying intellectual property can spark innovation and create a competitive edge. The core message: identify where money is leaking in your supply chain or distribution, find who owns it, and consider acquiring them. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction 00:23 Vertical Integration Overview 00:47 Horizontal vs. Vertical Integration 01:31 Acquiring Suppliers and Manufacturers 04:30 Supply Chain Diversification 05:27 Acquiring Distributors and Retailers 06:44 Distribution for Digital Products 08:18 Recurring Revenue Strategy 09:27 Finding Recurring Revenue Opportunities 12:03 Intellectual Property Acquisitions 13:24 Benefits of IP Acquisition 14:01 Finding Intellectual Property 15:32 Conclusion 15:34 Outro Connect with me on social: TikTok: Check out my TikTok Here Instagram: Check out my Instagram Here Facebook: Check out my Facebook Here LinkedIn: Check out my LinkedIn Here Subscribe to my YouTube 👉 Here Resources: • 7 Steps to Scalable workbook • Get my book, Zero Down, FREE

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