
About this episode
Scott Walton bought 2 barely-profitable blue collar companies, changed the culture, unlocked growth & hired a president.
Topics in Scott’s interview:
- Acquiring with a partner
- Solving their recruitment problem
- Doubling revenue in 18 months
- His 3-step LOI strategy
- Incentivizing good customer service
- Improving their company culture
- Challenges after acquisition
- Financing without the SBA
- Creative deal structuring
- His thoughts on buying small
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