One Year Into a Garage Door Business with $350k SDE

Acquiring Minds

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It was a revelation when Brittney Orellano heard about buying businesses. 6 months later, she'd done it herself.

Topics in Brittney’s interview:

  • Running a property management business while acquiring
  • Winning over the employees after transition
  • Unexpected costs of maintaining equipment
  • Cashflow problems led to layoffs in off-season
  • Getting used to project-based revenue
  • Putting an extra out-of-pocket $30k into the business
  • Using local service ads on Google through slow season
  • Being inspired by Codie Sanchez and Tommy Mello
  • Comparing startups with acquired businesses
  • Owning and operating a business with her husband

References and how to contact Brittney:

  • LinkedIn
  • brittney@rcgdg.com
  • Tommy Mello
  • Codie Sanchez

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  • The Acquisition Lab

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  • Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HR

Work with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

  • Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

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