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Life as an Operator: Leaving PE to Buy a $2m Tree Business

Life as an Operator: Leaving PE to Buy a $2m Tree Business

FromAcquiring Minds


Life as an Operator: Leaving PE to Buy a $2m Tree Business

FromAcquiring Minds

ratings:
Length:
79 minutes
Released:
Apr 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Kaustubh Deo reflects on his first year as the owner of a tree business versus his former life in NYC private equity. Topics in Kaustubh’s interview:
Buying a tree service business
Buyer’s vs seller’s discretionary earnings
Reflecting on 13 months as a business owner
Possibility for roll-ups
Being an outsider in the tree industry
Change management
His thoughts on holdcos
Measuring success for his business
Life as a business owner vs. life in private equity
His advice for searchers
Links and how to contact Kaustubh:
LinkedIn
kd@bloomatree.com 
Kaustubh on Think Like an Owner
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Released:
Apr 13, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Buying a business is an amazing path for many successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to buy a business from the entrepreneurs who have already done it. Stories, insights, & valuable advice about acquisition entrepreneurship. Hosted by Will Smith, who is on his own path to acquire a business.