<p>The construction services business Christian Bateson bought will do $7.5m in 2024. It also rescued him from the depths.</p><p>Topics in Christian’s interview:</p><ul><li>His front row seat to the 2008 financial crisis</li><li>Qualities of a top salesperson</li><li>Business acquisition as a way out of a miserable career</li><li>Shopping around for an SBA loan</li><li>Choosing to play to his strengths and outsource his weaknesses</li><li>Difficulty in hiring for construction</li><li>Bouncing back and growing after Covid losses</li><li>Red flags he ignored when acquiring his second business</li><li>How his finance background benefited him</li><li>His $100 million goal</li></ul><p>References and how to contact Christian:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-bateson-963204b/">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.resoluteservices.com">Resolute Services</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>Get a free review of your books &amp; financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):</p><ul><li><a href="https://landing.systemsix.com/acquire">Book a call with Tim</a> or <a href="mailto:hello@systemsix.com">hello@systemsix.com</a> and mention Acquiring Minds</li></ul><p>Get a complimentary IT audit of your target business:</p><ul><li>Email Nick Akers at <a href="mailto:nick@inzotechnologies.com">nick@inzotechnologies.com</a>, and tell him you’re a searcher</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>

Acquiring Minds

Will Smith

Getting Unstuck by Buying a Business

DEC 22, 2025114 MIN
Acquiring Minds

Getting Unstuck by Buying a Business

DEC 22, 2025114 MIN

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The construction services business Christian Bateson bought will do $7.5m in 2024. It also rescued him from the depths.Topics in Christian’s interview:His front row seat to the 2008 financial crisisQualities of a top salespersonBusiness acquisition as a way out of a miserable careerShopping around for an SBA loanChoosing to play to his strengths and outsource his weaknessesDifficulty in hiring for constructionBouncing back and growing after Covid lossesRed flags he ignored when acquiring his second businessHow his finance background benefited himHis $100 million goalReferences and how to contact Christian:LinkedInResolute ServicesGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamGet 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 MindsGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at [email protected], and tell him you’re a searcherConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter