Too Good to Be True: Year 1 in a $700k SDE Business
About this episode
Zack Mutnik shares his experiences and challenges faced during the first year of owning a $700k SDE electrical contracting business.
Zack Mutnik thought he bought a $1.5m electrical contracting business for 2.3x. The numbers weren't what they seemed. Register for the webinar: Kill It Early: Spot Red Flags Before Spending on Diligence - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4eBVO6E Topics in Zack’s interview: Learning leadership in the Navy Managing chaos with ADHD Undisclosed surprises after acquisition Replacing 8/10 employees Heavy emphasis on company culture Deciding to change the business name Training his employees to be independent Growing revenue despite a rocky start Marketing is not a quick fix Finding employees in a rural market References and how to contact Zack: TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta . Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR: From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.com Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team Connect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced…
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