Acquiring Minds

Buy as Search Fund, Keep as Long-Term Owner


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  • SBA Lender Roundtable: State of the Market - https://bit.ly/4eTZ8Yn

  • Due Diligence Office Hours - https://bit.ly/3WbAs6h

  • Search Investor Roundtable: State of the Market - https://bit.ly/4eVYDxc

  • Purchase Agreement Fights: How to Avoid (or Win) Them - https://bit.ly/4bwcgQx

By doubling a $3m EBITDA business Juan Aguilar bought with traditional search fund terms, he is able to hold it forever.

Topics in Juan’s interview:

  • Huge challenge of buying a business in Central America
  • Buying a door manufacturer in Guatemala
  • Implementing EOS
  • Moving his focus from “how” to “who”
  • Raising prices 25%
  • Focusing on service, quality, and volume
  • Finding a CEO to replace him
  • Having a liquidity event without exiting the business
  • Transitioning towards a permanent capital model
  • Plan for a holdco

References and how to contact Juan:

  • LinkedIn
  • Paltus Capital

Get a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:

Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:

  • Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team

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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