<p>Eric Donahue quickly grew revenue to $6m thanks to operational enhancements, culture tweaks, and a little good luck.</p><p>Register for the webinar:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bit.ly/4lT2ajG">What Actually Makes a Good Deal? Patterns from 1,000+ Transactions</a> - Thurs March 26th - https://bit.ly/4lT2ajG</li></ul><p>Topics in Eric’s interview:</p><ul><li>Navy SEAL career and retirement</li><li>Performing the basics at a high level</li><li>His tree service side hustle</li><li>Old school proprietary search</li><li>Buying an off-market paving company</li><li>Forgoing SBA for a conventional loan</li><li>Working in the field to learn the asphalt trade</li><li>40% revenue growth in 13 months</li><li>Splitting his crew to keep the team productive</li><li>Using his military clearance to win jobs</li></ul><p>References and how to contact Eric:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-donahue-44vbva/">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://penpave.com/">Peninsula Paving</a></li><li><a href="https://hangerlaw.com/firm/hunter-hanger/">Hunter at Hanger Law</a></li></ul><p>Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3JPAYQI">The Acquisition Lab</a></li></ul><p>Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance &amp; benefits program:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bit.ly/3W6QqNx">Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team</a></li></ul><p>Download the <em>New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources</em> from Aspen HR:</p><ul><li><a href="https://aspenhr.com/new-ceos-guide-to-hr-download/">From this page</a> or contact <a href="mailto:jenny@aspenhr.com">jenny@aspenhr.com</a></li></ul><p>Connect with Acquiring Minds:</p><ul><li>See past + future interviews on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AcquiringMinds">YouTube channel</a></li><li>Connect with host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willsmithsf/">Will Smith on LinkedIn</a></li><li>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/whentheresawill">Will on Twitter</a></li></ul><p>Edited by Anton Rohozov<br>Produced by Pam Cameron</p>

Acquiring Minds

Will Smith

40% Growth in Year 1 of a Paving Business

MAR 23, 202693 MIN
Acquiring Minds

40% Growth in Year 1 of a Paving Business

MAR 23, 202693 MIN

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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