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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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
Register for the webinars:DO’s and DON'Ts of the LOI - Jun 17th - https://bit.ly/441EocMHow to Offshore in a Blue Collar Business - July 1st - https://acquiringminds.co/hiring Kevin Ramsier bought a "guy in a truck" business for radon mitigation. 10 years later it was a multi-state franchise. Topics in Kevin’s intervie
Register for the webinar:SBA Loans 101 + Program Updates - Jun 12th - https://bit.ly/3FGQIqB Sarah Chiles & Matthew Ferguson left careers in VC to buy the only auto repair shop for 35 miles in their native Aspen. Topics in Sarah & Matthew’s interview:Backgrounds in engineering and VCPreserving local fabric by buying bu
Register for the webinar:SBA Loans 101 + Program Updates - Jun 12th - https://bit.ly/4jG0FSV After Evan Stewart found his footing in his printing business, he pushed it from $1.8m to $3.2m EBITDA in under 2 years. Topics in Evan’s interview:Experience in the Acquisition Lab6 months of imposter syndromeEarning the right
Register for the webinar:How to Outsource Your Search: Understanding Buy-Side Advisory - Jun 5th - https://bit.ly/43PpR4R Christine Traylor is bringing entrepreneurial ambition to a business often dismissed as a side gig for retirees Topics in Christine’s interview:Pivoting from international development to business ow
Register for the webinar:How to Outsource Your Search: Understanding Buy-Side Advisory - Jun 5th - https://bit.ly/44XWwX3 JD Hasley bought an upscale frame shop doing $600k. One year later, he's returned all his equity & grown it to $900k. Topics in JD’s interview:Finding his business on broker’s own websiteBuying a re