<p>Andy Rougeot launched remote territories of the blue collar business he bought, which led to $1.7m of EBITDA and an exit</p><p>Register for the webinars: </p><ul><li><a href="https://bit.ly/4rBI4Nb">How to Invest In SMBs (Without Buying One Yourself)</a> - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4rBI4Nb</li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/4owBkNW">How to Model an Investor-Backed Search Acquisition</a> - Dec 11th - https://bit.ly/4owBkNW</li></ul><p>Topics in Andy’s interview:</p><ul><li>His experience as an Army intelligence officer</li><li>When in doubt, do the dirtiest job</li><li>The military concept of “left seat, right seat” training</li><li>Searching from the public library</li><li>Veterans are well-suited to blue-collar leadership</li><li>Rewards of leading young men</li><li>Gaining warm leads in new markets</li><li>His team’s competitive edge</li><li>Exiting his business to run for mayor of Denver</li><li>Investing in self-funded searchers</li></ul><p>References and how to contact Andy:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andre-rougeot-0507aab5/">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.searchfundsecondariesgroup.com/">Search Fund Secondaries Group</a></li><li>Andy’s webinar: <a href="https://acquiringminds.co/webinars/liquidity-options-for-search-investors">Liquidity Options for Search Investors</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>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>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>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

SBA Acquisition to $9m Cash Exit in 5 Years

DEC 8, 202587 MIN
Acquiring Minds

SBA Acquisition to $9m Cash Exit in 5 Years

DEC 8, 202587 MIN

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Andy Rougeot launched remote territories of the blue collar business he bought, which led to $1.7m of EBITDA and an exitRegister for the webinars: How to Invest In SMBs (Without Buying One Yourself) - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4rBI4NbHow to Model an Investor-Backed Search Acquisition - Dec 11th - https://bit.ly/4owBkNWTopics in Andy’s interview:His experience as an Army intelligence officerWhen in doubt, do the dirtiest jobThe military concept of “left seat, right seat” trainingSearching from the public libraryVeterans are well-suited to blue-collar leadershipRewards of leading young menGaining warm leads in new marketsHis team’s competitive edgeExiting his business to run for mayor of DenverInvesting in self-funded searchersReferences and how to contact Andy:LinkedInSearch Fund Secondaries GroupAndy’s webinar: Liquidity Options for Search InvestorsWork 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