Acquiring Minds

How a Couple Left Tech to Buy a Business Together


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Ray & Dana Chery sensed a need for change in their careers. A 26-year-old portable sink manufacturer was the answer.

Topics in Dana and Ray’s interview:

  • Going all-in as a couple buying a business
  • How they beat out 50 other buyers
  • Moving from the finance world to manufacturing
  • Buying a portable sink manufacturer
  • How Ray applies his banking skills
  • Revamping the website and logo
  • Opportunities to sell to more school districts
  • Challenge of prioritizing tasks at the business
  • Their vision to grow the company to 8 figures
  • Wide variety of use cases for portable sinks

References and how to contact Dana and Ray:

  • Ray’s LinkedIn
  • Dana’s LinkedIn
  • Monsam Portable Sinks
  • Will Gano on Acquiring Minds: After 4 Years of Part-Time Searching, Success

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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron

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