Caroline Chapdelaine seized opportunity when a biomed company needed to sell a $2m unit that made special defense tech. Topics in Caroline’s interview:About the defense contracting industryBuying a business in the defense industry (and why it’s hard)Buying a carve-out businessThe unusual terms of a carve-out dealUnforeseen costs after purchasing a carve-outThe benefits of having partnersAssessing the strategic value of your business to its customersRunning out of money months after purchaseGetting an SBA loan against her business assetsRemotely running a California business from UtahLinks and how to contact Caroline:[email protected] PhotonicsConnect with A-players who can run your business remotely:More Staffing Get 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 channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter
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