After a successful military career, Don Gourley saw buying a business as the best means to "lead a unit" as a civilian. Topics in Don’s interview:
Having a “plan Z” as a searcher
Importance of being crystal clear about what you want to buy
His rigorous approach to a geographic search
How to recruit & manage 10+ interns
Cultivating brokers
About Boston Tree Preservation
Digital transformation — is it actually that valuable?
How to take over from a founder-visionary
Why buying a business is such a good fit for veterans
Having the seller pay for the Q of E
References and how to contact Don:
don@mountbericocapital.com
LinkedIn
Boston Tree Preservation

Peter Wild, the seller of the business

Carlos Laconi, the GM when the business sold
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