<p>Truc Nguyen has acquired 2 nail salons, an overlooked but fragmented industry where businesses trade at low multiples.</p><p>Register for the webinar:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bit.ly/4eQfCTR">Negotiating Working Capital in SMB Acquisitions</a> - Tue, May 26 - https://bit.ly/4eQfCTR</li></ul><p>Topics in Truc’s interview:</p><ul><li>Why she chose the nail salon industry</li><li>Her vision for a rollup</li><li>Analyzing a current nail salon business listing</li><li>Low multiples in the nail space</li><li>Bargaining power of good nail techs</li><li>Square footage and number of chairs matters</li><li>Documenting SOPs for her first salon</li><li>Staffing a 7-day-a-week business</li><li>Creating a great company culture</li><li>The changing face of nail salons</li></ul><p>References and how to contact Truc:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/truc-nguyen-9697aa40/">LinkedIn</a></li><li>Sarah Romer on Acquiring Minds: <a href="http://acquiringminds.co/articles/sarah-romer-bella-salon"><em>How to Buy a Salon as an Industry Outsider (and Survive)</em></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>Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:</p><ul><li><a href="https://bit.ly/43gVGBX">Pioneer Capital Advisory</a></li></ul><p>The ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:</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 and produced by Pam Cameron</p>

Acquiring Minds

Will Smith

Rolling Up an Industry with 1.5x Multiples

MAY 21, 2026115 MIN
Acquiring Minds

Rolling Up an Industry with 1.5x Multiples

MAY 21, 2026115 MIN

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Truc Nguyen has acquired 2 nail salons, an overlooked but fragmented industry where businesses trade at low multiples.Register for the webinar:Negotiating Working Capital in SMB Acquisitions - Tue, May 26 - https://bit.ly/4eQfCTRTopics in Truc’s interview:Why she chose the nail salon industryHer vision for a rollupAnalyzing a current nail salon business listingLow multiples in the nail spaceBargaining power of good nail techsSquare footage and number of chairs mattersDocumenting SOPs for her first salonStaffing a 7-day-a-week businessCreating a great company cultureThe changing face of nail salonsReferences and how to contact Truc:LinkedInSarah Romer on Acquiring Minds: How to Buy a Salon as an Industry Outsider (and Survive)Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business: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 Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron