When You Buy a Glorified Job, Not a Business

24 Dec 2025 • 105 min • EN
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Tato Corcoran packed a lifetime of learning (and tears) into 18 months when she left tech & bought a tiny manufacturer. Topics in Tato’s interview:Connecting with sellers through direct mailHer “Say yes and figure it out later” approachDifficulty in hiring unskilled laborHow she solved her labor issueBeing a single woman in a male industryLearning Spanish to communicate with her employeesHemorrhaging money the first 8 monthsRaising prices 40% without losing customersThe difference between good growth and bad growthDoubling top line revenue References and how to contact Tato:Linkedintatohomes@gmail.comThe direct mail piece Tato used to reach business owners Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.com Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital Advisory Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition Lab Connect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter

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