Acquiring Minds

Register for the webinar: How (and Why) to Choose a Franchise as an Acquisition Entrepreneur Brett Kennedy has doubled & strengthened the sub-$1 million moving business he bought — but it hasn't been without pain. Topics in Brett’s interview: References and how to contact Brett: LinkedInAdrian Pinto’s episodeAtlanta’s Furniture TaxiWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabSmithlist is a job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register for the webinar: How (and Why) to Choose a Franchise as an Acquisition Entrepreneur When Dustin Carreon reached a ceiling in his first small business, he used the profits to start buying other businesses. Topics in Dustin’s interview: References and how to contact Dustin: LinkedInTwitterCOI HoldingsSmithlist is a job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: mark@aspenhr.comvisit Aspen HRGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register for the webinars: Search Investor Roundtable: State of the Market Overcoming Common Deal Sticking Points How (and Why) to Choose a Franchise as an Acquisition Entrepreneur How Adam Markley evaluated thousands of businesses for sale and bought a handful of his own (6 in his portfolio today). Topics in Adam’s interview: References and how to contact Adam: LinkedInTwitterPROX Capital GroupVeracity CFOTato Corcoran’s episodeLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register for the webinars: Search Investor Roundtable: State of the Market Overcoming Common Deal Sticking Points How (and Why) to Choose a Franchise as an Acquisition Entrepreneur Nick Haschka & Dillan Ferguson are 5 months and 2 acquisitions into a roll-up targeting $50-60m revenue in 5 years. Topics in Nick and Dillan interview: References and how to contact Nick and Dillan: Nick Haschka TwitterNick Haschka LinkedInDillan Ferguson TwitterDillan Ferguson LinkedInOnPoint GeneratorsGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: mark@aspenhr.comvisit Aspen HRGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register for the webinars: SBA Lender Roundtable: State of the Market Due Diligence Office Hours Search Investor Roundtable: State of the Market Purchase Agreement Fights: How to Avoid (or Win) Them How Dominick Blue bought an air duct cleaning business and took it into HVAC services, all while retaining his W-2. Topics in Dominick’s interview: References and how to contact Dominick: LinkedInTwitterAir ASAPWinning Moves by Dan CremonsLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register for the webinars: SBA Lender Roundtable: State of the Market Due Diligence Office Hours Search Investor Roundtable: State of the Market Purchase Agreement Fights: How to Avoid (or Win) Them By doubling a $3m EBITDA business Juan Aguilar bought with traditional search fund terms, he is able to hold it forever. Topics in Juan’s interview: References and how to contact Juan: LinkedInPaltus CapitalGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: mark@aspenhr.comvisit Aspen HRGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register for the webinars: SBA Lender Roundtable: State of the Market Due Diligence Office Hours We caution against thinking you can find it: 100% seller financing. But Renan Cortez did — and on a sizable business. Topics in Renan’s interview: References and how to contact Renan: LinkedInTwitterSyndicate Building SolutionsSyndicate Venture GroupGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: mark@aspenhr.comvisit Aspen HRGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register for the webinars: SBA Lender Roundtable: State of the Market Due Diligence Office Hours Garrison Snell enjoyed a modest exit at age 24. By 30, he'd parlayed that into a holdco with $9m EBITDA and a mission. Topics in Garrison’s interview: References and how to contact Garrison: LinkedInTwitterRafael Quinn’s episodeCompetitive Strategy by Michael E. PorterSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register here for the webinar, How to Buy a Business & Hire an Operator at Once https://bit.ly/3KJnYwg 7 years ago Dan Verboski bought a sign business with $650k in earnings. He's doubled it, but ownership has taken a toll. Topics in Dan’s interview: References and how to contact Dan: LinkedInTwitterLeon’s Signs Inc.ETA CircleGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: mark@aspenhr.comvisit Aspen HRLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register here for the webinar, How to Buy a Business & Hire an Operator at Once https://bit.ly/3KH9RaS Will Smith has partnered with Niklas James & Max Lummis in a fund to invest in searcher & independent sponsor deals. Topics in this episode: References and how to contact Niklas, Max and Will: Minds Capitalpage for investorsMax LummisNiklas JamesWill SmithWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register here for the webinar, How to Buy a Business & Hire an Operator at Once https://bit.ly/3Rto4Mc-- Get Remediation Company CIM - Request the NDA to get the CIM of the Midwestern niche remediation company. https://bit.ly/45spnAI-- Before acquiring a commercial painting business doing around $2m, Colin Gates worked on a crew as one of its painters. Topics in Colin's interview: References and how to contact Colin: LinkedInTwitterMastercraft CoatingsSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: mark@aspenhr.comvisit Aspen HRLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register here for the webinar, How to Buy a Business & Hire an Operator at Once https://bit.ly/3RuI018-- Get Remediation Company CIM - Request the NDA to get the CIM of the Midwestern niche remediation company. https://bit.ly/4b6rnjA-- JD Beck transformed a small (and small-town) plumbing business, took it into a larger market, and tripled it in a year. Topics in JD’s interview: References and how to contact JD: Ben Rizzo’s EpisodeNick Patrick’s episodeTwitterMountain Valley PlumbingLinkedInSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Elliott Edge started as a searcher looking for a single business, then pivoted to a roll-up. He's 7 acquisitions in. Topics in Elliot’s interview: References and how to contact Elliot: The Anatomy of an LOI webinarLinkedInVelonex TechnologiesSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: mark@aspenhr.comvisit Aspen HRConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register here for the webinar, The DO's & DON'Ts of the LOI (legal office hours) https://bit.ly/3VeWF1B Matt Pohl & his wife bought a small welding business with extreme key person risk. They 4x'd the business in 2 years. Topics in Matt’s interview: References and how to contact Guest: LinkedInThe Rewild GroupSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register here for the webinar, The DO's & DON'Ts of the LOI (legal office hours) https://bit.ly/3yCQaOw Despite having no experience in manufacturing, Jens Grudno jumped when he heard about a failing straight-razor business. Topics in Jens’s interview: References and how to contact Jens: LinkedInTwitterDOVO OnlineSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessRegister for the Self-Funded Search Conference, September 13th - 15th in Dallas: Self-Funded Search ConferenceLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: mark@aspenhr.comvisit Aspen HRConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Register here for the webinar, The DO's & DON'Ts of the LOI (legal office hours) https://bit.ly/4538koZ Stephen Quindlen & Paul Westhart have found powerful multipliers that could yield huge returns in an unlikely industry. Topics in Stephen and Paul’s interview: References and how to contact Stephen and Paul: LinkedInLinkedInBlue WrenchSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamRegister for the Self-Funded Search Conference, September 13th - 15th in Dallas: Self-Funded Search ConferenceConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Matt Drndak bought a parts business with a plan to grow it. It worked — he's doubled earnings. But it's taken patience. Topics in Matt’s interview: References and how to contact Matt: LinkedInTwitterDHS EquipmentSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: mark@aspenhr.comvisit Aspen HRLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Summary from Webflow: The first business Colin King bought was tiny & unpleasant but also the crucial first step to buying more & better ones. Topics in Colin’s interview: References and how to contact Colin: LinkedInTwitterCircle City Capital GroupSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Cody Agee thought food testing would be a good recession-resistant business to buy. 2 weeks later, one listed for sale. Topics in Cody interview: References and how to contact Cody: LinkedInTwitter/XSierra Dairy LaboratoryDino SawayaSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter

Jeff Homer bought a small local music school as a fun side hustle. It turned out to be the opportunity of a lifetime. Topics in Jeff interview: References and how to contact Jeff: LinkedInEnsemble Performing ArtsSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: mark@aspenhr.comvisit Aspen HRConnect with Acquiring Minds: YouTube channelWill Smith on LinkedInWill on Twitter