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It took Alex Holley a few months of daily meetings to find a $4.5m home services business in his local Louisville, KY.
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Former guest Chris Edwards has sold the $1.7m flooring business he bought with $200k of his own money and an SBA loan.
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Industry-agnostic Trip Biesanz brought his sales skills to a glass fabrication & install business doing $3m in revenue.
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7 months into ownership of a $2m fencing business, Kirk Olson is learning how to manage culture, tech, and cash flow.
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When Shell Zhang recognized her own tolerance for risk she stepped off a linear path to buy a $600k SDE travel business.
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Ray & Dana Chery sensed a need for change in their careers. A 26-year-old portable sink manufacturer was the answer.
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Produced by Pam Cameron
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•Legal Preparation for Your Search - Thu Jan 30 - https://bit.ly/3CbswuP
Months into his ownership, Ayo Phillips realized his industry was fatally flawed. He survived and 5 years later, exited.
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•Is It a Fair Multiple? The Art of Making Your Offer - Wed Jan 22 - https://bit.ly/4asGoxw
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Abhi Ravishankar & 3 partners devised a novel holdco structure to prioritize flexibility, cash flow, and the long term.
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Mike Heath bought a garage door installer from owners who didn't use email. He grew sales fast, but profits came harder.
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Sale-leaseback and asset-based lending enabled Carlo Santelli to acquire and own 100% of a $3.5m EBITDA manufacturer.
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