# 1504: How to Vet a Business Like a Private Equity Pro (Before You Buy It) w/ Carter Micklem

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Podcast: [Wantrepreneur to Entrepreneur | Start and Grow Your Own Business](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wantrepreneur-to-entrepreneur-start-and-grow-your-own-business-6842515)
Published: 2026-07-02T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.thewantrepreneurshow.com/carter-micklem
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## Resource

Ever dreamed of buying a business but felt completely out of your depth? This episode is your masterclass in demystifying the world of business acquisition. Carter Micklem, a former private equity VP, pulls back the curtain on the due diligence process, sharing the exact strategies institutional investors use to vet a company—and how you can apply them to your first (or next) purchase. He breaks down the difference between buying a business and starting a franchise, the critical data points t...

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