Acquiring Minds

The Dream Outcome: From $300k to $5m EBITDA


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From the acquisition of a tiny refrigeration business, Linh Tran has built an enterprise that earns millions annually.

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Topics in Linh’s interview:

  • The "Three Rs" search criteria
  • Being an undercover owner for 18 months
  • Eliminating 70-hour workweeks for his techs
  • Struggling with work-life balance
  • Implementing value-based pricing
  • 80% rule for delegation
  • Why he doesn’t want to exit
  • Fostering deep employee loyalty
  • Corporate philanthropy and legacy
  • What money can’t buy

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Connect with Acquiring Minds:

  • 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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