2.5 Years from Buying to Exiting

Acquiring Minds

Brian Lee Shields bought a barely-profitable property management business intending to improve, grow, & hold it forever. 

Topics in Brian’s interview:

  • Importance of energy vs talent 
  • Brian's partner and their complementary roles
  • Buying property management companies
  • Improving their net promoter score (NPS)
  • Building a culture of completion rate measurement
  • Relocating positions and outsourcing
  • Importance of trust in property management
  • Successfully transitioning to a remote-first business
  • Deciding to sell the business
  • His burnout and recovery

References and how to contact Brian:

  • Twitter
  • LinkedIn
  • Traction by Gino Wickman
  • High Output Management by Andy Grove
  • On the Nature of Long-term Holds: Why Entrepreneurs Should Embrace this Strategy

Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:

  • The Acquisition Lab

Connect with A-players who can run your business remotely:

  • More Staffing

Connect 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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