<p>David Graf went after a business that had sat on the market, acquiring $750k of EBITDA for 2.7x. It's going well.</p><p>Register for the webinars: </p><ul><li><a href="https://bit.ly/4a2ozGe">Negotiating Working Capital in SMB Acquisitions</a> - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4a2ozGe</li><li><a href="https://bit.ly/49j3V4t">New $10m Limit for SBA Loans: What You Need to Know</a> - Thu, May 28 - https://bit.ly/49j3V4t</li></ul><p>Topics in David’s interview: </p><ul><li>Drive to earn money as a kid</li><li>Choosing to skip business school</li><li>Advantages of acquiring in Texas</li><li>Preparing his case to convince his wife</li><li>Working full time while searching</li><li>Growth is often underpriced</li><li>Wholesaling real estate he didn’t want</li><li>How to decide whether to keep an employee</li><li>Joining a group for manufacturing owners</li><li>Near-crisis days before closing</li></ul><p>References and how to contact David:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbgraf/">LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.danhard.com/">Danhard</a></li><li><a href="https://randlarsen.com/">Rand Larsen</a></li><li><a href="https://www.joinscalepath.com/">Scalepath</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Get-Grip-Mike-Paton-Gino-Wickman-audiobook/dp/B00BC1VJUQ/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2A9C7YVZXIIW2&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.g7L0MRquHwrNxmr8vzTeH_sIOmLVsd2j-4HpvMa7252JKpgAKkAM7O0jYD_J-6GJiopAR8y4D8bbtohgcHc_K17RWswx0j_nQ1HMw0OZGb3igIdP785vvRSstnI2JyOyuK5I7iEIJO90pBzo3ag-gDStQ-SfFQAid3SSj4GGQvDS8HmJyCqMXVeRUAsV5DAWVMpQhDvSTff1nb6Vw4CTlqu6elAloCedShEYhL5Ijes.Cqv9rHsQCMPhVhMirI0a8k8BOtdo8qyfrxrMl4sEAfw&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=get+a+grip+book&amp;qid=1777427116&amp;sprefix=get+a+grip%2Caps%2C182&amp;sr=8-1">Get a Grip by Mike Paton</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 for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.</p><ul><li>Visit <a href="http://www.inzotechnologies.com/eta?utm_source=acquiringminds&amp;utm_medium=referral">inzotechnologies.com/eta</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>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

The Magic of Low Multiple + Growth

MAY 25, 202693 MIN
Acquiring Minds

The Magic of Low Multiple + Growth

MAY 25, 202693 MIN

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David Graf went after a business that had sat on the market, acquiring $750k of EBITDA for 2.7x. It's going well.Register for the webinars: Negotiating Working Capital in SMB Acquisitions - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4a2ozGeNew $10m Limit for SBA Loans: What You Need to Know - Thu, May 28 - https://bit.ly/49j3V4tTopics in David’s interview: Drive to earn money as a kidChoosing to skip business schoolAdvantages of acquiring in TexasPreparing his case to convince his wifeWorking full time while searchingGrowth is often underpricedWholesaling real estate he didn’t wantHow to decide whether to keep an employeeJoining a group for manufacturing ownersNear-crisis days before closingReferences and how to contact David:LinkedInDanhardRand LarsenScalepathGet a Grip by Mike PatonWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Get 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 Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron