238: Brian Sierakowski — Leading an Acquired Business

Ever found yourself stepping into a role that you never expected you'd be in? That’s what my guest, Brian Sierakowski, did when he took over as CEO of Bearmetrics, a company that he had not founded, but was handed over to him after an acquisition by a private equity firm. Entering an existing team, dealing with the weight of expectations, and managing an already functioning business with its own culture and values, Brian's journey is a roller coaster of challenges and learnings that he’s eager to share with you today.Brian on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bsierakowski/The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/brian-sierakowski-leading-an-acquired-business/The podcast episode: https://share.transistor.fm/s/2ec803d1The video: https://youtu.be/XWjC4w_cD7gYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comThis episode is sponsored by Acquire.com
(00:00) - From Indie Hacking to Acquired Businesses

(06:39) - Taking Over an Acquired Business Challenges

(12:09) - Improvements and Changes in the Business

(26:14) - Cancelling Subscriptions and Learning From Feedback

(34:33) - Managing Expectations in Public Settings

(42:24) - Career Transition Options and Considerations

(53:27) - Dual Perspective in Building a Business

(01:05:23) - Selling Your Business