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A $800k Business to Start, $60m Portfolio Today
Published 4 months, 3 weeks ago
Description
Andrew Blazenko has made 6 acquisitions over the last ten years. Pairing businesses with operators is key to his model.
Topics in Andrew’s interview:
- Background as a business broker
- Wanted the exit joy for himself
- Danger of low barrier to entry
- Finding great operators to run his businesses
- Business acquisition requires reps
- Executive in Residence program
- Requiring operators to invest in the business
- Difficulty of raising equity in Canada
- Shipping costs as a natural moat
- Living as a “gentleman of leisure”
References and how to contact Andrew:
The ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:
Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.
- Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.
Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):
- Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring Minds
Connect with Acquiring Minds:
- See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
- Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
- Follow Will on Twitter
Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron