• The Double Life of Owning a Business 2.5 Hours Away

  • Apr 22 2024
  • Length: 1 hr and 31 mins
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The Double Life of Owning a Business 2.5 Hours Away

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    John Murphy pushed through divorce, $500k debt, and a bad broken deal to finally buy a 60-year-old business doing $8m.

    Topics in John’s interview:

    • Losing a deal one week before closing
    • Value of peer groups
    • How real estate compares to business ownership
    • Taking over a company before the deal closed
    • Unforseen transition expenses
    • Carl Allen’s business buying course
    • Leaving his W-2 to search for a business
    • Value of joining industry associations
    • Restructuring his workforce to increase margins
    • Buying a company with a management layer

    References and how to contact John:

    • LinkedIn
    • Dave Cole Decorators
    • John@dcd-inc.com

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    Connect with Acquiring Minds:

    • See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
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