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Using Odeo. A Guide to Buying and Selling Food Businesses.
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Using Odeo. A Guide to Buying and Selling Food Businesses.

A clear, step-by-step guide to successfully buy & sell a food businesses using the Odeo app.
Created byMatthew Longfoot
Last updated 9/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn how to install Odeo and set up a complete, professional user profile.
  • Understand how to list your food business accurately and attractively.
  • Explore and evaluate businesses for sale using the platform’s tools.
  • Access support options including legal help, community advice, and consultations.

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Course content

13 sections • 25 lectures • 2h 1m total length

  • Thanks For Enrolling3:55

    Thanks For Enrolling

    Overview
    In this opening lecture, you’ll get a warm welcome to the course and the Odeo community. We’ll set the tone for your learning journey, explain what you can expect, and highlight how this course will guide you step by step in making the most of Odeo.

  • Now Click The Links & Lets Connect & Stay In Touch!0:25

    Now Click the Links & Let’s Connect & Stay in Touch!

    Overview
    Before diving into the full course and exploring Odeo.app, this lecture encourages you to connect with us across our platforms. Staying connected ensures you’ll get the best possible experience, extra guidance, and access to exclusive insights beyond the course.

    What You’ll Learn
    By the end of this lecture, you will:

    • Understand why connecting early is valuable for your learning journey

    • Know where to find direct support if you have questions or need help

    • Gain access to ongoing tips, updates, and strategies via LinkedIn and YouTube

    • Learn how to join a wider community of food entrepreneurs through Odeo

    Why It Matters
    Connection goes beyond the course itself. By staying in touch, you’ll receive continuous support, gain real-world insights, and be part of a thriving network of like-minded food business professionals. This network can open doors, spark collaborations, and accelerate your journey.

    Practical Steps & Materials

    • Watch the video Now Click the Links & Stay in Touch!

    • Click the provided links to follow on LinkedIn and YouTube

    • Join the Odeo community to connect with other food entrepreneurs

    • Use these connections throughout your Odeo journey for support and growth

  • Welcome & Course Overview2:05

    Welcome and Course Overview

    Overview
    This short lecture introduces the course structure, showing you how everything fits together and what to expect as you progress. You’ll get a clear picture of how the course flows, what each module covers, and how it all builds toward helping you get the most from Odeo.app.

    What You’ll Learn
    By the end of this lecture, you will:

    • Understand the flow and purpose of the course

    • See how each module connects and builds on the last

    • Gain tips on how to navigate the platform and make the most of your learning

    Why It Matters
    Knowing what to expect gives you the confidence to move through the course efficiently and with purpose. This overview ensures you won’t feel lost and helps you focus on applying what you learn step by step.

    Practical Steps & Materials

    • Watch the video Welcome and Course Overview

    • Download the guide: Odeo_Course_Overview.pdf

    • Use this lecture as a reference point if you ever need to re-orient yourself during the course

  • The Story Behind Odeo & Why It Was Created13:47

    Lecture: The Story Behind Odeo & Why It Was Created

    Video: The Story Behind Odeo

    Overview
    In this lecture, you’ll discover the founder’s journey and the real-world challenges that inspired the creation of Odeo. You’ll gain insight into the pain points of buying and selling hospitality businesses, understand the motivation for building a dedicated platform, and see how practical experience shaped Odeo’s design.

    What You’ll Learn
    By the end of this lecture, you will:

    • Explore the common challenges and pain points of buying and selling food and hospitality businesses

    • Understand the motivation behind creating a dedicated marketplace like Odeo

    • Learn how real-world experience informed the practical design and functionality of the platform

    • See how Odeo’s features directly address the needs of buyers, sellers, and consultants

    Why It Matters
    Knowing the story behind Odeo helps you appreciate the platform’s design choices and purpose. It highlights how practical experience and firsthand industry challenges influenced every feature, ensuring you can leverage the platform efficiently and effectively.

    Practical Steps & Materials

    • Watch the video The Story Behind Odeo

    • Take notes on pain points and solutions that resonate with your own experience

    • Reflect on how Odeo’s design could help you achieve your goals in buying or selling a food business

  • Who Odeo Is For & What Problems It Solves7:20

    Lecture: Who Odeo Is For & What Problems It Solves

    Video: Who Odeo Is Really For

    Overview
    In this lecture, you’ll get a clear look at the intended users of Odeo and the specific challenges the platform helps to address. Whether you’re a buyer, seller, or consultant in the food business sector, you’ll understand how Odeo supports your journey and resolves common industry pain points.

    What You’ll Learn
    By the end of this lecture, you will:

    • Identify whether you are an ideal user of Odeo and how the platform can benefit you

    • Understand how Odeo supports both buyers and sellers in achieving their goals

    • Discover common issues and challenges in the hospitality and food business market that Odeo is designed to solve

    Why It Matters
    Knowing who the platform is for ensures that you can make the most of Odeo and focus on features and tools relevant to your role. Understanding the challenges Odeo addresses helps you navigate the marketplace more effectively and spot opportunities or potential pitfalls.

    Practical Steps & Materials

    • Watch the video Who Odeo Is Really For

    • Reflect on your own situation as a buyer, seller, or consultant to see how Odeo aligns with your needs

    • Make a note of specific challenges you face that Odeo could help resolve

Requirements

  • A genuine interest in buying or selling a food business.
  • Access to a smartphone, computer or tablet (Android device recommended until iOS release).
  • A stable internet connection to download and use the app.
  • Basic digital literacy — ability to use apps, email, and upload documents or photos.
  • Willingness to prepare basic business information (e.g. financials, photos, description).
  • A food business you'd like to sell, or a genuine interest in buying one.

Description

This course provides a practical, step-by-step guide to using Odeo, an innovative app designed for buying and selling food businesses, including restaurants, catering companies, and other hospitality ventures.

Whether you are a food business owner preparing to sell, or an entrepreneur looking to purchase an established food business, this course will help you:


  • Download and set up the Odeo app on your computer, smartphone or tablet

  • Create and optimise your professional profile and business listings to attract serious buyers or sellers

  • Search, evaluate, and contact food business listings securely and efficiently with confidence

  • Understand legal considerations and access expert legal support for smooth and secure business transactions

  • Benefit from optional consultation services to modernise and add value to your business before sale, increasing its market appeal and profitability

  • Engage with a supportive community of food business professionals for advice, networking, and shared experiences throughout your business transition journey, process, and beyond

This course is ideal for those interested in food industry business transitions, including restaurant sales, catering business acquisitions, and hospitality investment. Gain the confidence, practical knowledge, and tools needed to navigate buying or selling a food business through a secure, user-friendly app supported by expert guidance and ongoing support.

Who this course is for:

  • Food business owners looking to sell their business professionally and efficiently.
  • Aspiring entrepreneurs or investors interested in buying an existing food business.
  • Hospitality professionals exploring business ownership opportunities.
  • Individuals seeking a secure, guided way to navigate business transitions in the food industry.
  • Users who want to learn how to get the most out of Odeo, with support available throughout the process.

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