Acquiring Minds

Bricklayer to Blue-Collar Empire


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After building a masonry business over 5+ years, Justin Escajeda bought his first company in 2018 and never looked back.

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Topics in Justin’s interview:

  • His early career as a stone mason
  • Growing his side jobs into a company
  • Liquidating his real estate investments
  • Focusing on masonry niches
  • Acquiring his first business for a 1.3 multiple
  • Recruiting managers based on work ethic
  • His flat compensation and guaranteed bonus structure
  • How he prevents fraud and mismanagement
  • Keeping company names the same after buying
  • The personal cost of overseeing 11 companies

References and how to contact Justin:

  • LinkedIn
  • Escajeda Holdings

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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

Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron

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