Acquiring Minds

How to Build $7.5m in Net Worth by Buying a B&B


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Christine Traylor is bringing entrepreneurial ambition to a business often dismissed as a side gig for retirees

Topics in Christine’s interview:

  • Pivoting from international development to business owner
  • Acquiring a historic B&B in Dupont Circle 
  • A seller who refused to negotiate on price
  • Living on site with her family at the B&B
  • Calculating the value of the real estate
  • Raising 2 small children in their business
  • Long, frustrating buying process
  • Combining SBA, conventional loan and seller note
  • Difficulty in hiring an innkeeper
  • Standing out amongst the hospitality competition

References and how to contact Christine:

Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

  • 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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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron

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