Episode Details

John Hubbard returns to share how "chasing EBITDA over revenue" has benefited the trailer fabricator he bought in 2021. 

Topics in John’s interview:

• Losing largest customer (25% of revenue)
• Earning $2m EBITDA on $6m revenue vs. $25m revenue
• Don't chase revenue, chase EBITDA
• Mentally transitioning from buyer of a business to the seller of it
• Why he's thinking about selling
• Selling vs. hiring an operator & holding
• How difficult finding a good operator is
• Appreciating how precious it is when you have a business doing well
• The appeal of investing in other search deals
• 3 points about leadership in SMB

References and how to contact John:

• Sam Rosati
• Express Custom Trailers
• John’s first appearance on Acquiring Minds: Why Buy a Small Manufacturing Business
• Recent interview with Shane Ehrsam, who bought a trailer dealership business: Hiring a General Manager & Buying Business #2

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