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Ben Rizzo bought an unprofitable, 4th-generation elevator business then stabilized, doubled, and sold it within 2 years.
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Nathan Gregory left the music industry to buy Autobody News, a business that could benefit from his experience in media.
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Peter deBaptiste bought a 35-person plumbing business with 2 very technical, hands-on owners 1 hour away from his house.
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Will Wright bought a big event rental business in December 2018. When Covid hit, he turned crisis into opportunity.
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Adam Borcz bought & unlocked growth in a niche-y, 35-year-old blue collar business, almost tripling earnings in 4 years.
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Only after taking a second look at a small wedding catering & venue business did Nick Patrick recognize an opportunity.
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Doug Johns reflects on his balance sheet, lifestyle, and new identity as business owner after 9 quarters in the seat.
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It was only after Michael Young started an accounting practice that he found the much larger practice he would then buy.
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At his job, Morgan McCauley saw a ceiling on his impact & earning potential. Buying a home care business uncapped both.
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Ryan Doyle was 2 long years into searching when he walked away from a deal, but he was rewarded for the self discipline.
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