Acquiring Minds

1 Business vs. Many: Deciding to Roll Up


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Elliott Edge started as a searcher looking for a single business, then pivoted to a roll-up. He's 7 acquisitions in.

Topics in Elliot’s interview:

  • His philosophy on submitting LOI’s
  • Acquiring a managed service provider amidst Covid
  • His wife’s role in the acquisition
  • Value of an MBA in acquiring a business
  • Quickly going remote when Covid hit
  • Building trust with employees
  • How soon and fast to make changes
  • Creating more value through roll-ups
  • Integrating new acquisitions into the roll-up
  • His belief in continuous change

References and how to contact Elliot:

  • Recording of the The Anatomy of an LOI webinar with Sam Rosati
  • LinkedIn
  • Velonex Technologies

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Work with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

  • Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

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Connect with Acquiring Minds:

  • See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
  • Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
  • Follow Will on Twitter
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