Acquiring Minds

Rolling Up EBITDA and Rents with Auto Repair Shops


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Stephen Quindlen & Paul Westhart have found powerful multipliers that could yield huge returns in an unlikely industry.

Topics in Stephen and Paul’s interview:

  • Acquiring auto repair shops
  • Retaining talent by adding employee benefits
  • Fleet vs. passenger car business
  • Almost losing a foreman on day one
  • Why they love the Mountain West
  • Recruiting California workers to Idaho
  • Innovative real estate and business acquisition strategy
  • Offering quality service and strong warranties
  • Executing the SBA 504’s Green Loan strategy
  • Limitations of the SBA 7(a) loan for roll-ups

References and how to contact Stephen and Paul:

Smithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one:

  • Smithlist - Operate & Lead a Business

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

  • Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:

  • Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team

Register for the Self-Funded Search Conference, September 13th - 15th in Dallas:

  • Self-Funded Search Conference

Connect with Acquiring Minds:

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