Buy as Search Fund, Keep as Long-Term Owner

Acquiring Minds

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By doubling a $3m EBITDA business Juan Aguilar bought with traditional search fund terms, he is able to hold it forever.

Topics in Juan’s interview:

  • Huge challenge of buying a business in Central America
  • Buying a door manufacturer in Guatemala
  • Implementing EOS
  • Moving his focus from “how” to “who”
  • Raising prices 25%
  • Focusing on service, quality, and volume
  • Finding a CEO to replace him
  • Having a liquidity event without exiting the business
  • Transitioning towards a permanent capital model
  • Plan for a holdco

References and how to contact Juan:

  • LinkedIn
  • Paltus Capital

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  • Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HR

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  • Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team

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