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The Power of Conviction in Buying a Business
Published 2 years, 9 months ago
Description
Matt Barnes bought a $400k SDE linen laundry business, channeling his conviction at big decision points along the way.
Topics in Matt’s interview:
- Doing a narrow geographic search
- Pros and cons of door-to-door proprietary outreach to sellers
- Importance of having his wife on board
- Getting emotionally invested in deals
- His values-based reason for acquiring a business
- The business sustaining fire damage before purchase
- Buying a commercial laundry business
- Niches within the laundry industry
- Realities of being an owner-operator
- How hard work builds character
References and how to contact Matt:
- Professional Touch Laundry Service
- Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
- How to Shorten Your Search to Buy a Business | Sam Rosati Interview
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