It’s the second episode of The Economic Current—a podcast by the Mason County Economic Development Council—and host Tiana Dunbar sits down with Zach Pryde, co owner of Olympic Mountain Millwork, to talk about what it looks like to buy an existing business in Mason County. Zach shares his path from working in finance and software to becoming a local manufacturer, why he chose acquisition instead of starting from scratch, and what it meant to take over a company with long standing employees, customers, and community history. You’ll hear how buyers find businesses, what due diligence involves, how SBA financing works, and some of the surprises he faced along the way. The conversation also covers what happens after the sale, from building trust with staff to showing up in the community and learning when to make changes. Zach leaves listeners with straightforward advice for anyone thinking about ownership: start, ask for what you want, and take it one day at a time. If you are curious about how local businesses transition and grow, this episode is for you. #MasonCountyStrong