Acquiring Minds

Deciding to Exit After 2 Years of Ownership


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Jack Saville was asked if owning a small business was underutilizing his talents. The question prompted a big decision.

Topics in Jack and Sam’s interview:

  • Jack’s motivation to own something and take a risk
  • You are always buying a job
  • Linking up with Sam Rosati through SMBootcamp
  • Buying a business far from his family
  • Realizing that he didn’t want to operate a lifestyle business
  • Difficulties of growing in a tourist town
  • Selling the business to Perimeter Solutions Group
  • Joining the leadership of Perimeter Solutions Group
  • Continuously question your why
  • Getting in the game unlocks opportunities

References and how to contact Jack and Sam:

  • Sam Rosati LinkedIn
  • Jack Saville LinkedIn
  • Perimeter Solutions Group
  • Sam Rosati on Acquiring Minds: How to Shorten Your Search: Big 3, Little 2
  • Sarah Chiles and Matthew Ferguson on Acquiring Minds: Geography as Moat: Building a Hometown Holdco

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