Featured guest, Steve Lawrence, Owner of Uncomplicated Group speaks to Jeff about the journey he's been on as an entrepreneur following his first acquisition of an injection moulding business.

At the time of recording this podcast, Steve was in week ten of his tenure as a new business owner. Jeff finds out about the challenges involved, the learns, the wins, the excitement, the opportunities for the future and how Steve has been able to pull all of this together.

If you've ever thought of buying a manufacturing business and wondered what was involved, this podcast will be very useful to you.

What made you decide to buy a business in the first place?

Why were they such a good fit for your first acquisition?

Let’s talk about the challenges you’ve had in the first couple of months and the positive change you’ve brought to the business – Has it been a bit like Snakes + Ladders?

How have you gone about building relationships with the existing employees?

What are the biggest opportunities for the business currently?

What’s been the biggest learn for you, throughout the pre and post-acquisition period?

What advice would you give to anyone considering an acquisition for the first time, based on your experience?