Mike Heath bought a garage door installer from owners who didn't use email. He grew sales fast, but profits came harder.

Topics in Michael’s interview:

• Passing on a commercial cleaning business
• Acquiring a garage door business with silent partners
• Installing an operator on day one
• Messy, unkempt books from the seller
• Hitting a cashflow crisis
• Bringing in a consultant and keeping her on full-time
• Paying off the SBA loan early
• Doubling their gross margin
• Splitting revenue across 3 partners
• Acquiring 2 pool businesses

References and how to contact Michael:

• LinkedIn
• Stateline Products of Missouri
• Florida Pool and Spa
• Pool King Recreation

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