Acquiring Minds

How (and Why) to Buy an Electrical Business


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Fred McGill liked the trades and zeroed in on electrical. The $3.2m business he bought is likely to grow 25% in year 1.

Topics in Fred’s interview:

  • Founding a real estate start-up
  • Comparing rental income to small business
  • Acquiring an electrical company
  • Reassuring employees during transition
  • Learning how to hire electricians
  • Compensation in the electrical industry
  • Growth through digital marketing
  • Miscalculating working capital
  • Importance of making the phone ring
  • Helping searchers through Blue Collar Advisory

References and how to contact Fred:

Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:

  • The Acquisition Lab

Work with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

  • Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

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  • See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
  • Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
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