Acquiring Minds
Buying a business is an amazing path for many successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to buy a business from the entrepreneurs who have already done it. 2x per week: stories, insights, & valuable advice about acquisition entrepreneurship. Hosted by Will Smith, who is on his own path to acquire a business. Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquiringMinds Sign up for episode summaries at: https://acquiringminds.co
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Adam Rao took a chance on an exhibit production business that had generated zero revenue in 15 months. It's gone well. Topics in Adam’s interview:Discovering impact companiesAcquiring with a business partnerBuying a distressed business during CovidGetting 100% seller financingInheriting an angry, dysfunctional staffA b
Phil Miller turned a tiny pet shop doing $100k in sales into a regional pet boarding brand — and the ideal PE platform. Topics in Phil’s interview:Pivoting from real estate to the pet industrySlow renovation creating a financial messDelegation is the key to growthThe real cost of a cheap turnaroundBuilding a pet resort
Register for the webinar:How to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://bit.ly/406jR5k Matt Brunnig hired aspiring SMB owner Kevin Peer for special projects, strategy & more at his $3m manufacturing holdco. Topics in Matt & Kevin’s interview:Searching for a wife and a businessOvercoming the fear of unce
Register for the webinar:How to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://bit.ly/406jR5k A friend pressed Grania Michel to change her search as if she had to close in 4 months. She was under LOI 2 weeks later. Topics in Grania’s interview:Operating a business in EcuadorEmotional ups and downs during the s
Register for the webinar:How to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://bit.ly/406jR5k Brian Hartman 3x'd revenue in 2 years at the tree business he bought, then partnered with an investor to grow even more. Topics in Brian’s interview:Picking up the phone is crucialGrowing so fast the wheels nearly cam
Register for the webinar:How to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://bit.ly/406jR5k With no PE background, Nick Huber had to learn quickly as he raised money to acquire a fast-growing offshoring agency. Topics in Nick’s interview:Origin of the Sweaty Startup guyNick’s role in Support Shepherd’s growt