Acquiring Minds

Building Trust as New Owner of a $3m Business


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Ruchik Gandhi was a diligence CPA when he decided to get in the game himself. Becoming an owner has been an education.

Topics in Ruchik’s interview:

  • India > Australia > US immigration
  • Discovery of the wonders of multiple arbitrage
  • Receiving the deal from another searcher
  • Paying a $20k finder’s fee
  • Buying a fabrics and upholstery workroom
  • Learning how to manage a blue-collar workforce
  • Mishandling employee relationships
  • Taking feedback from his managers
  • Earning the employees’ trust
  • His plan for growth in a fragmented industry

References and how to contact Ruchik:

  • LinkedIn
  • Window 25

Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:

Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

  • Pioneer Capital Advisory

Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:

  • The Acquisition Lab

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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