Acquiring Minds

The Magic of Low Multiple + Growth


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David Graf went after a business that had sat on the market, acquiring $750k of EBITDA for 2.7x. It's going well.

Register for the webinars: 

  • Negotiating Working Capital in SMB Acquisitions - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4a2ozGe
  • New $10m Limit for SBA Loans: What You Need to Know - Thu, May 28 - https://bit.ly/49j3V4t

Topics in David’s interview: 

  • Drive to earn money as a kid
  • Choosing to skip business school
  • Advantages of acquiring in Texas
  • Preparing his case to convince his wife
  • Working full time while searching
  • Growth is often underpriced
  • Wholesaling real estate he didn’t want
  • How to decide whether to keep an employee
  • Joining a group for manufacturing owners
  • Near-crisis days before closing

References and how to contact David:

  • LinkedIn
  • Danhard
  • Rand Larsen
  • Scalepath
  • Get a Grip by Mike Paton

Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

  • Pioneer Capital Advisory

Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.

  • Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.

Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):

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 and produced by Pam Cameron

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