Acquiring Minds

Buying a Manufacturer with 1 Good Employee & 2000 SKUs


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Knowing zero about manufacturing, Josh Paulson found purpose when he bought a small & struggling producer of pet cages. 

Themes from Josh's interview:

  • Owning the business saved his life
  • What manufacturing is like
  • Firing all but 1 employee (who spoke little English)
  • Reducing the product line from 2000 SKUs
  • Rebuilding a business with limited resources

Reach Josh at:

  • Quality Cage
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Acquiring MindsBy Will Smith

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