Acquiring Minds

Buying a business is an amazing path for many successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to buy a business from the entrepreneurs who have already done it. 2x per week: stories, insights, & valuable advice about acquisition entrepreneurship. Hosted by Will Smith, who is on his own path to acquire a business. Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquiringMinds Sign up for episode summaries at: https://acquiringminds.co

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  From $700k Purgatory to $3m: A Mosquito Joe Update

  Aug 20, 202656 min

  Neil Finneran returns 3 years after buying a business so small it barely paid him a salary — now on pace for $800k. Register for the webinars: Learn to Avoid the #1 Reason Acquisitions Fail - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4qg4P9k Licenses & Regulatory Issues When Buying a Business - Tue, Aug 25 - https://bit.ly/4wTADDf Topics in Neil’s interview: Neil’s previous appearance on Acquiring Minds His background in hedge funds Pain of buying small Managing labor and no-shows Implementing a hybrid-pay model for techs The acquisition that tripled his revenue Christmas lights services in the off season Rising customer acquisition costs Barriers to entry in pest control Why his outcome diverged from Jesse Sunquist’s References and how to contact Neil: LinkedIn Mosquito Joe of Andover-Peabody Neil’s first appearance on Acquiring Minds: How to Survive Going from Hedge Funds to SMB Owner Jesse’s most recent appearance on Acquiring Minds: 3 Years, $80k In: An Honest Update Jesse’s first appearance on Acquiring Minds: How to Widen Your Search to Buy a Business Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Pioneer Capital Advisory Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta . Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition: Jenny Thear: jthear@engagepeo.com Connect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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  3 Years, $80k In: An Honest Update

  Aug 17, 202659 min

  Jesse Sunquist put a GM in charge and stepped back to 5 hours a week — proud of the experience, restless about the outcome. Register for the webinar: Learn to Avoid the #1 Reason Acquisitions Fail - Thu, Aug 13 - https://bit.ly/4wPHY6R Topics in Jesse’s interview: Buying a business for flexibility Geographical search in New Jersey Lowering his minimum SDE threshold to $300K Acquiring 2 Mosquito Joe territories His plan to build wealth through franchise roll-ups Modest growth followed by shrink How other owners handle the off-season Taking a W2 with the intent to sell Inability to find a buyer Hiring a great GM to run it References and how to contact Jesse: LinkedIn Mosquito Joe Jesse’s previous interviews on Acquiring Minds: #1 Reflections After 1 Year of Searching Full Time #2 A Reward for Widening Search to $300k SDE Neil Finneran on Acquiring Minds: How to Survive Going from Hedge Funds to SMB Owner The ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business: The Acquisition Lab Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value): Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring Minds Connect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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  $400k Profit Fixing Church Pews

  Aug 13, 20261h 9m

  Greyson Boerner traded startup life for a 28-year-old niche business — now on pace to grow revenue 50% in year one. Register for the webinar: Learn to Avoid the #1 Reason Acquisitions Fail - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4z0fkBx Topics in Greyson’s interview: Founding software startups ETA as a path to stability Getting his education with Acquisition Lab Finding business brokers through Google Maps Uncovered niche church pew restoration business Competitor closure created significant growth opportunity Church visit reinforced acquisition decision Hired bilingual ops manager to bridge communication Stolen truck fiasco Revenue up 50%, margins pressured by investments References and how to contact Greyson: LinkedIn Worship Interiors Group Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition: Jenny Thear: jthear@engagepeo.com Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Pioneer Capital Advisory Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta . Connect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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  Surviving a 2-Month Revenue Freeze in Year 1

  Aug 10, 20261h 9m

  Chibunna Chimezie's seller left $15k in the account. His post-acquisition liquidity is the only reason he made it. Register for the webinar: Learn to Avoid the #1 Reason Acquisitions Fail - Thu, Aug 13 - https://bit.ly/4wUCNSY Topics in Chibunna’s interview: His family’s immigration story from Nigeria Interest in how American healthcare works Learning to manage risk in business school Acquiring a service provider for veterans Government shutdown meant no revenue first 2 months Post-acquisition liquidity for the win Challenges veterans face back home Answering the after-hours phone himself His journey from banking to behavioral health Investment from New Majority Capital References and how to contact Chibunna: LinkedIn Veterans Room New Majority Capital Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value): Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring Minds The ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business: The Acquisition Lab Connect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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  Second-Time CEO Buys a $30m Title Company

  Aug 6, 20261h 23m

  Randy Rempp turned around a $17m insurance business as a rookie CEO, then used that track record to raise a search fund. Register for the webinar: The 3 Paths to Franchising for Acquisition Entrepreneurs - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4yGEhSe Topics in Randy’s interview: From insurance lawyer to business operator Leading 300 employees at age 29 Why ownership beats being the hired gun Switching to a traditional search fund Investors bet on operators, not deal finders River guides unlock industries and warm introductions Inside the $31 million acquisition structure Why every CEO needs a strong CFO The F-reorg that saved the deal Refinancing to return capital and fuel growth References and how to contact Randy: LinkedIn Meridian Title Corporation Young Presidents Organization (YPO) Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta . Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition: Jenny Thear: jthear@engagepeo.com Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team Connect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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