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How One Acquisition Turned Into a 7-Figure Exit with Chris Edwards


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In this episode of the M&A Launchpad Podcast, hosts Feras Moussa and Casey Minshew welcome guest Chris Edwards, founder of Sanitas Equity and a seasoned acquisition entrepreneur. Chris walks us through the candid story of buying, scaling, and exiting a retail flooring business in Steamboat Springs, Colorado—growing revenue by 50% and doubling profits before securing a 24x return on invested capital. 

The conversation dives into what it truly looks like to acquire and operate a traditional small business with SBA financing, the people challenges that come with change, and how systematization using tools like Notion helped turn chaos into a streamlined operation. 

This episode offers real-world takeaways on what works—and what doesn’t—when stepping into the operator’s seat for the first time. 

In this podcast episode, we discuss: 

  • Buying vs. Building a Small Business 
    • Using SBA Loans to Fund Acquisitions 
      • Operational Turnarounds and System Building 
        • Key Employee Challenges and Cultural Fit 
          • Knowing When to Exit a Business 
          • You can connect with Chris here: 

            LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-edwards-44664052/ 
            Twitter: https://twitter.com/toph_edwards 
            Website: https://www.sanitasequity.com/ 

             

            Additional Resources: 

            Work with a Trusted Quality of Earnings and Financial Diligence Partner who focuses solely on Business Acquisitions: Schedule a discovery call with Patrick of O'Connell Advisory Group—Your Dynamic Quality of Earnings Partner. https://oconnelladvisorygroup.com/

            Access our archive of video interviews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MALaunchpad Get in touch with show hosts Casey Minshew and Feras Moussa at: [email protected]  

            Looking to invest in M&A opportunities or partner with an advisor to acquire, scale, or sell your business? Visit: https://www.equity-launchpad.com/ 

             

            About The M&A Launchpad:


            The M&A Launchpad provides insights into acquiring, investing in, and selling profitable businesses in the lower to middle market. Whether you are a business owner, investor, or aspiring entrepreneur, we will provide you with the knowledge, guidance, and capital to navigate the world of mergers and acquisitions.

            The M&A Launchpad presents a series of weekly podcast episodes and hosts an annual M&A Launchpad Conference tailored to the M&A community.

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