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How to Reinvent a $1m Candle Manufacturer

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Acquiring Minds Trailer Bonus Episode 344 Season 1

How to Reinvent a $1m Candle Manufacturer

April 14, 2025 Will Smith Full Transcript View the website

Adam Goldberg had to adapt his corporate approach after buying a nearly-closed manufacturer whose sales were down 80%.

Topics in Adam’s interview:

Building & exiting a wholesale costume jewelry business
Deciding he was too young to retire
Acquiring a small, distressed candle business
Never go into business with friends
Mistakes in over-hiring
Trying to be an absentee owner
Apologizing to his team
Why he prefers small business to corporate
Expanding beyond candles
Carving out their brand story

References and how to contact Adam:

LinkedIn
Seracon

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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron

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