Forget the Gurus – Here’s the REAL Truth About Consulting for Equity

🚀 Get My Free Book! 📖 "How to Buy Your First Million Dollar Business" Alright, here’s the deal—Rob Lombardi went from military life to crushing it in business. But it wasn’t all smooth sailing. He took some hits, learned some hard lessons, and figured out what actually works: adding value, knowing when to exit, and making smart moves instead of just chasing money. His secret weapon? Consulting for equity. Instead of just giving advice, he helps businesses grow and then negotiates a piece of the action. Less risk, more reward. And after some early failures, he’s all about due diligence—knowing exactly what he’s getting into before making a move. If you’re serious about business—partnerships, exits, valuations, and playing the long game—you need to hear what Rob has to say. Check out the full conversation and see how he’s making big things happen in the restoration industry right now. 🔥 Watch the video. Chapters 00:00 Rob Lombardi"s Entrepreneurial Journey 06:19 Transitioning from Employee to Business Owner 12:02 Building Value in Partnerships 17:15 Navigating Exits and Valuations 22:49 Assessing Character and Culture in Business 27:46 Operational Improvements in Restoration Business 31:16 Equity Negotiations and Initial Agreements 33:34 Growth and Profitability Insights 34:38 Commercial Cleaning Ventures 37:33 Exiting the Commercial Cleaning Business 41:21 Lessons from Estimating Mistakes 41:47 Consulting for Equity: Building Relationships 44:23 Exploring Restoration Business Opportunities 47:16 Franchise Considerations in Business 49:20 Risk Management in Business Ventures 51:53 Identifying Promising Business Partnerships