Acquiring Minds

Candid Reflections on 7 Years of SMB Ownership


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7 years ago Dan Verboski bought a sign business with $650k in earnings. He's doubled it, but ownership has taken a toll.

Topics in Dan’s interview:

  • Background in the Marines and retail
  • Buying a sign company in Tyler, Texas
  • Culture clashes and problem employees
  • Selling off his real estate to keep the business going
  • How he learned to fire faster
  • Building a new company culture
  • Making personal changes to recover from burnout
  • Standing out by answering the phone
  • What he would do differently next time
  • His growth as a leader

References and how to contact Dan:

  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Leon’s Signs Inc.
  • ETA Circle in Houston, where Dan will be appearing on July 10th

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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
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