For the show notes:Get $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 11th:https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDSAt age 63, Maurice Thomas wasn't ready to retire, so he bought an electrical contractor with $1m in earnings instead.Topics in Maurice’s interview:Buying a business after age 60Learning the right amount of diligence to do before submitting an LOIImportance of a target statement for searchersHis values-first approach to businessImportance for searchers to “know thyself”Politics and religion in the workplaceGratifying work of coaching employeesHis succession planChallenge of hiring lead electriciansCreating incentives that align with company goalsReferences and how to contact Maurice:LinkedInMaurice@MainLineElectric.netMain Line ElectricalWork with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:Contact mark@aspenhr.com or visit Aspen HRConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter