Thinking about buying a business?
If you’re considering growth through acquisition, whether it’s buying a competitor or expanding into a new service area, this episode of Olive Insights is packed with practical advice to help you make an informed decision.

Sarah Petty and Kerrie McGilvray kick off the conversation by answering a listener question from Sean, a business owner exploring his first acquisition. Like many founders, Sean’s excited about the potential but also concerned about risks like overpaying, losing clients, or overwhelming his team. This episode unpacks those concerns and walk through what to consider before you buy.

In this episode, Kerrie shares:

• Why she chose to grow by acquiring a business
• How she approached the search and negotiations
• What to look for during due diligence
• The risks and opportunities in integrating (or not integrating) two businesses
• Tips for communicating the change to clients and team
• How to structure a deal, even if you don’t have a big chunk of capital up front

Meet Our Guest: Kerrie McGilvray
Meet Kerrie McGilvray – Empire Wrangler, chaos tamer, and the powerhouse behind multiple growing brands. She’s the founder of The Admin Superheroes, where she helps overwhelmed business owners trade the daily grind for scalable growth with smart systems and rockstar support. Kerrie also owns Virtually Yours, one of Australia’s longest-running Virtual Assistant communities, connecting top-tier VAs with business owners ready to delegate and scale. As co-founder of Built 4 Amazement, Kerrie’s now adding property flipping to her growing empire.

With over 20 years of experience across operations, leadership, and business improvement, Kerrie knows what it takes to turn big visions into smooth-running machines. She brings a no-fluff, all-heart approach to business, blending cheeky humour with serious strategy. Whether she’s fixing back-end chaos, mentoring emerging leaders, or protecting her team like a true superhero, Kerrie is all in.

Get ready for stories from the trenches, real talk about business, and insights you can actually use. Because building an empire doesn’t mean doing it all alone – and Kerrie’s here to prove it.

Connect With Kerrie

Website:The Admin Superheroes | Virtually Yours

LinkedIn: Kerrie McGilvray |The Admin Superheroes | Virtually Yours
Facebook: The Admin Superheroes | Virtually Yours
Instagram: @theadminsuperheroes | @thevaadvocate

About Olive Business Partners
Olive Business Partners is a Virtual CFO firm founded and led by Sarah Petty, a seasoned CFO passionate about helping business owners take control of their finances and scale with confidence. Whether you’re planning to hire a team, invest in technology, expand into new markets, launch new products, take on larger clients, raise capital, or prepare for acquisition, we’ll help you make informed financial decisions that support your long-term success.

Like the olive tree, we believe in steady, resilient growth. We connect ambitious business owners with experienced CFOs, providing tailored support for the stage you’re at and the challenges you’re facing. Our flexible model gives you access to expert financial guidance when and where you need it without the cost of a full-time CFO.

Connect with Olive Business Partners:

Website:Olive Business Partners

Instagram:@olivebusinesspartners

LinkedIn:Olive Business Partners