Neil Finneran had worked in hedge funds & as a CFO when the opportunity to buy a pest control business presented itself. Topics in Neil’s interview:His career pivot from finance to mosquito sprayingBuying a business in mid-lifeThe value of a supportive spouseHiring, firing and incentivizing blue collar employeesImportance of retaining customers in a recurring revenue businessWhat he likes about being part of a franchiseThe view from 6 months of ownershipThe advantage of knowing how to do the work himselfCompetitors in the pest control spaceDeciding how much to spend on marketingReferences and how to contact Neil:LinkedInTwitterMosquito JoeLearn 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:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter
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