From Tech Sales to Forklift Repair

Register for the webinar:How to Reduce Surprises with Operational Diligence - Web March 26 - https://bit.ly/4kVYn3U Recently laid off and a baby on the way, Shaugn Lindley pivoted into SMB ownership by buying a business with $550k SDE. Topics in Shaugn’s interview:Getting laid off from techReaching out to 600 local landscaping companiesFinding a mentor through Acquiring MindsWhy he decided against landscapingAcquiring a forklift repair businessThe importance of follow upBeing the second best optionChallenge of hiring techniciansStanding out from the competitionGetting the business listed on Google References and how to contact Shaugn:TwitterLinkedInR&R LiftMike Loftus TwitterAdrian Pinto & Mike Botkin on Acquiring Minds: One Acquiring Minds Guest Buys AnotherMatt Bauer & Chris Hartman on Acquiring Minds: Exited but Tired: 5 Years in a Hard Business Get $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 3rd:https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDS Listen to Meeting of the Minds, our new sister podcast about independent sponsors and deal-by-deal private equity:YouTube, Spotify, Apple Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring Minds Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition Lab Work with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory Connect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter Edited by Anton Rohozov Produced by Pam Cameron