Build, Borrow, or Buy? Choosing the Right Path to Scale Your Business
Let’s get straight to the point: there are three ways to scale a business—and each has its place, depending on your goals and resources.
Build: You invest time, money, and sweat equity into growing from within.
Borrow: You bring in outside expertise to boost areas where you lack skills or resources.
Buy: You acquire another business, plugging its strengths directly into your existing framework.
So, which path is the powerhouse? For businesses that already have a strong foundation—especially those running on EOS® with the Six Key Components™ locked in—buying—growing through acquisition—can be a game-changer.
Why Acquisition is the Power Move
If you’re like most businesses we work with at BuildYourOrg, you’ve put in the work to get the major functions of your business dialed in. You’ve hit profitability, things are working smoothly, and now you’re ready for more. The problem? Internal growth and borrowing from external expertise can only take you so far and only so fast.
Acquisition is the move when you’re ready to add fuel to the fire. Think of it as turbocharging your strengths with immediate access to new markets, extended product lines, or boosted production capacity. It’s not about filling gaps; it’s about accelerating strengths.
The Right Fit: Aligning Acquisition with Your Vision
Here’s the kicker: acquisition isn’t always the fastest route, but it’s the most strategic if it aligns with your vision. The real ROI in acquisition comes when you’re adding a company that fits seamlessly with your goals, values, and systems. It’s about adding exponential value, not just tacking on assets.
And that’s where most companies stumble—choosing the wrong target. At BuildYourOrg, we work with you to identify the acquisition that’s not only aligned with your vision but is primed to multiply your impact, not slow you down.
Watch the Experts Weigh In
Curious about how to decide between building, borrowing, or buying? Check out this exclusive conversation between BuildYourOrg’s co-founder, Jason Pratts, and EOS Worldwide CEO, Mark O'Donnell, where they dive into the nuances of choosing the right path for your business. 🎥⬇️
When it comes to growth, choose the path that amplifies your strengths, not one that slows you down.
