Acquiring Minds

The Path from $2.5m to $60m in a Tree Business


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Brian Hartman 3x'd revenue in 2 years at the tree business he bought, then partnered with an investor to grow even more.

Topics in Brian’s interview:

  • Picking up the phone is crucial
  • Growing so fast the wheels nearly came off
  • Hiring top-tier managers and ops staff early
  • Managing cash flow and receivables through growth
  • Expanding via acquisition, starting in Dallas
  • Ensuring safety for employees
  • Partnering with another Acquiring Minds guest
  • Aiming for $55–70M in revenue by 2030
  • Buying a business with baby #3 on the way
  • How landscaping is different from tree service


References and how to contact Brian:

  • LinkedIn
  • Northside Tree
  • [email protected]
  • Webinar with Brian: Should You Buy a Business?
  • Adrian Pinto and Mike Botkin on Acquiring Minds: One Acquiring Minds Guest Buys Another
  • Adrian Pinto #2: Building a Blue Collar Empire
  • Adrian Pinto #1: How to 2x Sales in a Service Business You Buy
  • Will Gano on Acquiring Minds: After 4 Years of Part-Time Searching, Success
  • John Wilson on Acquiring Minds: Buying Small, Growing Big: From $1m to $26m

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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
Produced by Pam Cameron

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