Acquiring Minds

How to Build a Holdco Foundation: Patiently


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Barker Squire has grown his crane servicing business gradually over 6 years. Now he turns his attention to what's next.

Topics in Barker’s interview:

  • Leading teams in the Marine Corps
  • Getting a conventional loan instead of SBA
  • Keeping his ears open in seller meetings
  • Pros and cons of government contracts
  • Employees walking out
  • Staying safe in a dangerous job
  • The owner staying as an employee
  • Growing revenue 3x in 6 years
  • His vision to build a holdco
  • Promoting an employee to CEO

References and how to contact Barker:

  • LinkedIn
  • Barker's album on Spotify 
  • Craneworks, Inc.
  • John Gilson

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

  • Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

Connect with Acquiring Minds:

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

Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron

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