Acquiring Minds

It took Robin Kovitz fours years to find her business, which she has built into an industry leader and her life's work.Register for the webinar:Quality of Technology (QoT) Report: Protecting Your Acquisition - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4d9F2enTopics in Robin’s interview:Upbringing in the meat industryEarly career in investment banking and M&AHer 4-year search for a businessAlways visit the competitorsCritique of the 2-year search clock"Long-termism" and becoming a B CorpHer 3 non-negotiablesTurning around the gift basket businessSolving their storage problemThe payoff and price of high ambitionReferences and how to contact Robin:LinkedInBaskitsGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at [email protected], and tell him you’re a searcherIf you’re serious about buying a business, learn why Acquisition Lab members have a 40% success rate:The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

Jack Foster & Jake McLaughlin raised $2.8m to buy 10 Meineke stores. That equity has taken them further than expected.Register for the webinars: Offshore Talent vs. AI for Business Buyers - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4bAIbTjQuality of Technology (QoT) Report: Protecting Your Acquisition - Thu, Apr 2 - https://bit.ly/4rUHngLTopics in Jack and Jake’s interview:Childhood friends turned business partnersLeaving Goldman Sachs, KKR, and Baird for entrepreneurshipWhy they chose the franchise roll-up modelConsolidating units within the Meineke systemApplying a first-principles approach to an unfamiliar industryPaying royalties as the price of product-market fitTechnician recruiting advantages of a strong franchise brandWhy they passed on car washes and quick lubeThe real timeline of the EV threat to auto repairBuying real estate and using sale-leasebacks for growth capitalReferences and how to contact Jack and Jake:Jack Foster’s LinkedInJake McLaughlin’s LinkedInMeinekeGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact [email protected] complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

Corey Mullins had worked in the trade over a decade when he bought a tiny, failing HVAC business for its phone number.Register for the webinars:What Actually Makes a Good Deal? Patterns from 1,000+ Transactions- TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4m4gsy5Offshore Talent vs. AI for Business Buyers - Tue, Mar 31 - https://bit.ly/4uW6rXGTopics in Corey’s interview:His 20-year career in HVACFailed buyout of the family businessSimultaneous launch and acquisitionBuying a truck and a phone numberBuild-to-sell philosophyGrowth through online marketingWaiting too long to hire managersTaking vacations no matter whatEvolution of the “Trade Dad”Exiting to private equity in under 4 yearsReferences and how to contact Corey:[email protected] By DesignPatrick LangePatrick Norris on Acquiring Minds: Buy & Build a Trash Business to a $4.4m ExitWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at [email protected], and tell him you’re a searcherGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

Eric Donahue quickly grew revenue to $6m thanks to operational enhancements, culture tweaks, and a little good luck.Register for the webinar:What Actually Makes a Good Deal? Patterns from 1,000+ Transactions - Thurs March 26th - https://bit.ly/4lT2ajGTopics in Eric’s interview:Navy SEAL career and retirementPerforming the basics at a high levelHis tree service side hustleOld school proprietary searchBuying an off-market paving companyForgoing SBA for a conventional loanWorking in the field to learn the asphalt trade40% revenue growth in 13 monthsSplitting his crew to keep the team productiveUsing his military clearance to win jobsReferences and how to contact Eric:LinkedInPeninsula PavingHunter at Hanger LawLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact [email protected] with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

After 25 years on The Street, Brian Anderson discovered passion in buying small businesses — despite brutal challenges.Register for the webinar:How to Handle Common Employee Issues When Buying a Business - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4sa946lTopics in Brian’s interview:Career in investment banking/hedge fundsClosure of his firmPursuing small business as an asset classLow multiples are fairly valuedAcquiring in manufacturingLearning every operational function himselfAcquiring with no debtBeing away from his family M-FHis big mistake during CovidSelling to his COOReferences and how to contact Brian:LinkedInHis essay on the experience: Deco Manufacturing Summary and LessonsDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact [email protected] a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron