<p>Greg Shapiro &amp; Zach Cooper-Vastola are building a long-term, compounding business they see as the anti-PE of the trades. </p><p>Register for the webinar:<br><a href="https://bit.ly/49sKF4H">Franchising for the ETA Buyer: Resales, Roll-Ups, and Real Deals </a>- TODAY - https://bit.ly/49sKF4H</p><p><br></p><p>Topics in Greg and Zach’s interview:</p><ul><li>Founders combined technical and financial expertise</li><li>Shifted from SaaS to long-term ownership</li><li>Acquired century-old Manhattan HVAC company</li><li>High cost and complexities of New York market</li><li>Avoided SBA limits to scale acquisitions</li><li>What “Anti-PE” means to them</li><li>Digitization takes longer than you think</li><li>Living lean on low salaries</li><li>Predicting HVAC roll-up market shakeout ahead</li><li>Influence and investment from Will Thorndike</li></ul><p>References and how to contact Greg and Zach:</p><ul><li><a href="https://www.hickory.ai/">Hickory</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregshap/">Greg Shapiro LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-c-8b881969/">Zach Cooper-Vastola LinkedIn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/will-thorndike-8939625/">Will Thorndike</a></li><li>Steve Carroll on Acquiring Minds: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hi-RjVJk2K8"><em>ETA Unicorn: $1 Billion in Revenue in 5 Years</em></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>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>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>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 Origin Story of a Compounder ($80m and Counting)

JUN 4, 202685 MIN
Acquiring Minds

The Origin Story of a Compounder ($80m and Counting)

JUN 4, 202685 MIN

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Greg Shapiro & Zach Cooper-Vastola are building a long-term, compounding business they see as the anti-PE of the trades. Register for the webinar:Franchising for the ETA Buyer: Resales, Roll-Ups, and Real Deals - TODAY - https://bit.ly/49sKF4HTopics in Greg and Zach’s interview:Founders combined technical and financial expertiseShifted from SaaS to long-term ownershipAcquired century-old Manhattan HVAC companyHigh cost and complexities of New York marketAvoided SBA limits to scale acquisitionsWhat “Anti-PE” means to themDigitization takes longer than you thinkLiving lean on low salariesPredicting HVAC roll-up market shakeout aheadInfluence and investment from Will ThorndikeReferences and how to contact Greg and Zach:HickoryGreg Shapiro LinkedInZach Cooper-Vastola LinkedInWill ThorndikeSteve Carroll on Acquiring Minds: ETA Unicorn: $1 Billion in Revenue in 5 YearsGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.The ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect 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