Expanding Local w/ Will Troup

Avoiding the Zero-Down Myth: Real Strategies for Buying & Selling Trades Businesses


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Join us for an in-depth conversation with Melissa Hostetler, founder of Blue Collar Business Advisors, as she shares her journey from a small town to helping entrepreneurs and investors buy and sell blue collar businesses.

Melissa discusses the importance of membership programs, the realities of due diligence, and why separating your personal brand from your business can maximize your exit.

We also dive into common pitfalls, the impact of private equity, and practical advice for scaling, selling, or buying a business in the trades.

Whether you’re a business owner, investor, or just curious about the blue collar world, this episode is packed with actionable insights and real-world stories.

Connect With Our Guest:
https://www.facebook.com/MelissaBlueCollarBusinessAdvisors
https://www.instagram.com/bluecollarbusinessadvisorsllc/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluecollarbusinessadvisors/
https://www.bluecollarbusinessadvisors.com/

Connect With Me:
https://www.instagram.com/will.troup/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/willtroup/
https://localsink.com/

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Expanding Local w/ Will TroupBy Will Troup