<p>After 25 years on The Street, Brian Anderson discovered passion in buying small businesses — despite brutal challenges.</p><p>Register for the webinar:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bit.ly/4sa946l">How to Handle Common Employee Issues When Buying a Business</a> - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4sa946l</li></ul><p>Topics in Brian’s interview:</p><ul><li>Career in investment banking/hedge funds</li><li>Closure of his firm</li><li>Pursuing small business as an asset class</li><li>Low multiples are fairly valued</li><li>Acquiring in manufacturing</li><li>Learning every operational function himself</li><li>Acquiring with no debt</li><li>Being away from his family M-F</li><li>His big mistake during Covid</li><li>Selling to his COO</li></ul><p>References and how to contact Brian:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-anderson-142614215/">LinkedIn</a></li><li>His essay on the experience: <a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/lbpuyny5eslhi76wz3paq/Deco-Manufacturing-Summary-and-Lessons-Acquiring-Minds.pdf?rlkey=rkdrilcqyatmqb8ycu9xucywm&amp;st=jfouix47&amp;dl=0">Deco Manufacturing Summary and Lessons</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>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>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>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</p><p>Produced by Pam Cameron</p>

Acquiring Minds

Will Smith

Leaving Wall Street to Buy a $1m Manufacturing Business

MAR 19, 202690 MIN
Acquiring Minds

Leaving Wall Street to Buy a $1m Manufacturing Business

MAR 19, 202690 MIN

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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