2 previous guests, Mike Botkin & Adrian Pinto, are joining forces to grow a landscaping empire throughout the Southeast. Topics in Adrian and Mike’s interview:
Adrian and Mike meeting through Acquiring Minds
Why it was difficult for Adrian to get a line of credit for his business
Mike’s holding company acquired Adrian’s landscaping company
The pros and cons of buying assets vs. stock
How an SBA loan can hamper growth in some situations
Why Mike says acquisition is a talent game
How they structured their acquisition
Adrian’s role as CEO post-acquisition
How rolling equity can benefit the seller
Mike’s holdco origin story
Links and how to contact Adrian and Mike:
Mike’s LinkedIn & Twitter

Adrian’s LinkedIn & Twitter

Adrian's recent episode: How to 2x Sales in a Service Business You Buy

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With SIG, you can buy your own business and retain majority ownership:Search Investment GroupGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HR
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