Acquiring Minds Episode 248

Building a $10m Platform from 2 Low-SDE Businesses

Building a $10m Platform from 2 Low-SDE BusinessesBuilding a $10m Platform from 2 Low-SDE Businesses

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Acquiring Minds Episode 248

Building a $10m Platform from 2 Low-SDE Businesses

May 13, 2024 Will Smith View the website

Scott Walton bought 2 barely-profitable blue collar companies, changed the culture, unlocked growth & hired a president.

Topics in Scott’s interview:

Acquiring with a partner
Solving their recruitment problem
Doubling revenue in 18 months
His 3-step LOI strategy
Incentivizing good customer service
Improving their company culture
Challenges after acquisition
Financing without the SBA
Creative deal structuring
His thoughts on buying small

References and how to contact Scott:

LinkedIn
scott.walton@matrixmechanical.ca
Home Service Expert Podcast

Get a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:

Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HR

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