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When Buying Small Goes Right (3x Growth)
George Vallone returns to share how he has grown revenue 3x in 2.5 years and laid a foundation for multi-city expansion.
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2 years, 11 months ago
Buying a $3m Candle Manufacturer That Had No Books
Chad Hildebrant knew the best deals have hair on them. The trick is finding the right hair, turning red flags green.
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Buyin…2 years, 11 months ago
Buying $1m+ Ice Cream Shops to Expand Nationally
Shawn Allard didn't want a food business, but an ice cream shop with good margins & a local following changed his mind.
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R…2 years, 11 months ago
Buy and 3x a Project-Based Business in Just 2 Years
In 2021, Johannes Hock bought an artificial turf installer business doing $5m. It's on track to exceed $15m in 2023.
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C…3 years ago
How to Buy the Business Where You Work
Corey Veverka acquired the business where he had worked for years, mitigating his risk & removing the need for a search.
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3 years ago
The $295m Search Fund Exit
Sandy Paige struggled to raise a search fund as a mid-career executive, then grew EBITDA by 7x and exited for 9 figures.
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3 years ago
Hiring a General Manager & Buying Business #2
Shane Ehrsam & Brandon Adams return to discuss hiring a GM, buying business #2, the rewards of SMB life & managing envy.
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3 years ago
Leaving a Big Salary in DC for Small Business in Wyoming
Eric Hayes was an accomplished executive in the DC area with 5 kids when he decided to buy a business in Laramie, WY.
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Walk…3 years ago
Seller's View of a Searcher Buying His Business
Peter Wild fielded offers to buy his business for years but sold only after being introduced to the searcher community.
Topics in Peter & Carlos’ int…
3 years ago
Buying a 45-Year-Old Industry Pioneer
After a successful military career, Don Gourley saw buying a business as the best means to "lead a unit" as a civilian.
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Hav…3 years ago