HE BOUGHT A COMPANY AT 23...What does it actually take to buy a business at 23 years old — just weeks after graduating college?In this episode, we sit down to talk about acquiring a company at a young age, navigating the small business loan process, taking on real financial risk, and figuring out how to lead a business when you’re still learning in real time.We break down how the opportunity came together, what financing and due diligence looked like, what he learned through the acquisition process, and what comes next as he works to grow the company.We also get into a bigger conversation about entrepreneurship, local business growth, branding, marketing, web design, SEO, content creation, and building businesses in communities like Durango, Colorado and Santa Fe, New Mexico.As young entrepreneurs working in website design, local SEO, branding, digital marketing, social media content, and creative strategy, we’ve both learned that sometimes the fastest way to grow is to jump into the deep end before you feel completely ready.In this episode:• How to buy a business in your early 20s• Buying a company right after college• Small business acquisition financing and loans• What the business buying process actually looks like• Lessons from becoming a young business owner• How to evaluate a small business opportunity• Entrepreneurship after college• Building and growing a local business• Local SEO and Google search strategy• Website design for small businesses• Branding and brand strategy• Content creation and social media marketing• Marketing for Durango, Colorado businesses• Marketing for Santa Fe, New Mexico businesses• Taking risks early in your career• What we’ve learned from entrepreneurship so farIf you own a small business in Durango, Colorado, Santa Fe, New Mexico, or the Southwest and are trying to improve your website, branding, SEO, content, or overall digital presence, this conversation is especially relevant. We talk about the realities of building companies from the ground up, making imperfect decisions quickly, and learning by doing.
