Register for the webinar:Should You Buy a Business? A Live Panel with Lab Members - Wed Apr 23rd - https://bit.ly/3EBvXvNJoe Ziolkowski found the deal of a lifetime — a $10m manufacturing business — by expanding his filters on BizBuySell.Topics in Joe’s interview:Investing with a friend in real estateBacking out of a Mr. Rooter dealAcquiring a restoration businessDealing with insurance in restorationMaking a bad operations hireSelling the business at a profit after 6 monthsAcquiring a wood veneer manufacturing companyGetting a great deal on both businessesSeller’s daughter staying on as VPWhy it’s impossible to start a wood veneer businessReferences and how to contact Joe:[email protected] FaceWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at [email protected], and tell him you’re a searcherGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring MindsConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron
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