
← Acquiring Minds14 sept. · 1 h 32 min
$340k to $1.3m of Earnings in 14 Months
Rob Brooks bought a $1.9m Sarasota HVAC shop, then ignored the advice to wait 90 days before changing it.
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Equity Financing: From SBA Deals to Independent Sponsors - Thu, Sep 17 - https://bit.ly/3VqwuZuTopics in Rob’s interview:
Choosing an industry where he had an edgeBuying smaller to reduce debt riskUnderstanding prepaid customer obligationsUsing ChatGPT to learn HVACMaking changes immediately after acquisitionInheriting a GM and long-tenured employeesDigitizing operations and increasing accountabilityTransforming a blame culture into a problem-solving cultureAdding weekly employee training sessionsPracticing radical honesty with customersReferences and how to contact Rob:
LinkedInGary AirGrant HenselJack Carr on Acquiring Minds: Back from the Brink When Everybody Quits Day 1Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):
Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:
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See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron