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Zack Mutnik thought he bought a $1.5m electrical contracting business for 2.3x. The numbers weren't what they seemed.
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Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron
Alicia Powers wanted to buy a general contractor but understood the risks in such businesses and negotiated accordingly.
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Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron
Brendan Duebner's goal is to build a healthy, long-term business of 20-40 people. Buying a $1.2m MSP was his first step.
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Andrew Blazenko has made 6 acquisitions over the last ten years. Pairing businesses with operators is key to his model.
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Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron
Dan Burnside thought he got a great deal on an $800k SDE business. Instead he'd bought bad faith and years of struggle.
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Jeff Flannery is a great example of how franchising complements ETA, having rolled up 17 units since starting in 2019.
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Nicolás Lulli bought a document storage business in Peru. 6 years later, it is a $25m leader in the Andean region.
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Greg Hirsch wants more seasoned professionals to understand how valuable their experience can be to an ETA journey.
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Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron
Thanks to strong business-buyer fit, Joe Wynn negotiated great terms to acquire a $600k SDE sales & service business.
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Edited by Anton Rohozov
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Constrained in her job and seeking more time for her kids, Ana Lia Barragan bought a $385k/yr, 30-year-old business.
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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron
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