January 26, 2024

Take Five #062: How a home services business buyer hit $45M in 3 years, and more

Take Five #062: How a home services business buyer hit $45M in 3 years, and more

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Take Five #062: How a home services business buyer hit $45M in 3 years, and more

1. One self-funded searcher’s ETA story, plus some recommended reading and resources

"After reading about entrepreneurship through acquisition with Buy Then Build, I just really got into it and read a bunch of other books. And it just seemed to be the perfect mesh between what I was and what I was looking for and all of my creativity and layering that on top of an existing infrastructure, and it makes so much sense to me."

Listen to the full episode here.

2. Quick Reference Guide: 40 KPIs all in one place

3. Ex-fintech exec makes millions moving used tractors

“…the market for used construction equipment is significant, with estimates of between $35 and $40 billion in trades every year in the United States alone. And while the industry may not experience the same booms and busts as technology, it is growing at a steady rate of 2 to 4 percent each year.

At the end of the day, our business is all about building trust. By offering a reliable and efficient platform for buying and selling used equipment, we can help make the transaction process smoother and more satisfying for everyone involved.”

Read the rest of the interview here.

4. Home services business buyer hits $45M in 3 years

Entrepreneur Amir Haboosheh discusses why he chose the home services industry over digital, how to hire a good GM, plus striking a balance between profits and people and how his company doubled revenue in 3 years.

5. A win-win acquisition tool: The Seller Promissory Note

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