Acquiring Minds

The Birth of a Roll-Up


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Stephen Olmon & Collin Trimble set out to roll up the alarm industry in Texas. Alarm Masters is their first acquisition.

Topics in Stephen and Collin’s interview:

  • All about the alarm, fire, & security industry
  • Their roll-up strategy
  • Moats in the form of risk and licensing requirements
  • Valuation based on monthly recurring revenue
  • Educating their lenders on industry practices
  • Using a holdback to mitigate attrition risk
  • Choosing to offer both installation and service
  • The supply of technicians in this industry
  • The value of Collin’s sales skills
  • Strategic questions they asked during due diligence

References and how to contact Stephen and Collin:

  • Stephen Olmon Twitter
  • Stephen Olmon LinkedIn
  • Collin Trimble Twitter
  • Collin Trimble LinkedIn
  • Alarm Masters

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

  • Matthias Smith of 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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