How He Went From $0 to $1B/yr in ONLY 5 Years
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In this episode, Steven Carroll breaks down how he turned his first HVAC acquisition into a $1B+ business in 5 years, the partnership model behind 32 more deals, and the $10 billion target he's chasing now.
◼️ Why three general managers in a row walked away from his very first attempt to buy a business
◼️ The $1.5 million hole on a $2 million profit business that nearly broke him in year one
◼️ The one seller who said yes after a year of pitches, and the model that unlocked 32 more deals
◼️ How he closes 8 to 10 acquisitions a year while processing 350 to 400 deals through his team
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