Tom & Dawson Matter bought a vent cleaning business operating out of a parking lot. The transition has been interesting.
Topics in Tom and Dawson’s interview:
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<li>Teaming up to acquire Pro Duct Cleaning</li>
<li>The nocturnal, detailed, messy nature of the work</li>
<li>Tom keeping his W-2 while Dawson runs operations</li>
<li>Maintaining a 42% margin</li>
<li>Learning to deal with angry customers</li>
<li>Upgrading the equipment and facilities</li>
<li>Hiring Dawson’s wife to help with operations</li>
<li>Switching from Google Calendar to a real CRM</li>
<li>Trouble communicating with employees</li>
<li>Chasing down payment from clients</li>
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References and how to contact Tom and Dawson:
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<li><a href="http://www.venthoodcleaningtexas.com/">Pro Duct Cleaning</a></li>
<li>info@pdcleaning.com</li>
<li>Dan Tagliatela on Acquiring Minds: <a href="https://acquiringminds.co/articles/dan-tagliatela-stutz-driveway-cleaning">Reward for a Brutal Transition: $760k EBITDA on 3 Hours/Week</a></li>
<li>George Vallone on Acquiring Minds: <a href="http://acquiringminds.co/articles/george-vallone-nuveldys-apartment-turnover-services">When Buying Small Goes Right (3x Growth)</a></li>
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Get a complimentary IT audit of your target business:
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<li>Email Nick Akers at <a href="mailto:nick@inzotechnologies.com">nick@inzotechnologies.com</a>, and tell him you’re a searcher</li>
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Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):
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<li><a href="https://landing.systemsix.com/acquire">Book a call with Tim</a> or <a href="http://hello@systemsix.com/">email hello@systemsix.com</a> and mention Acquiring Minds</li>
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Get a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:
<ul>
<li>Contact mark@aspenhr.com or <a href="https://bit.ly/3TR47Ps">visit Aspen HR</a></li>
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<li>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/whentheresawill">Will on Twitter</a></li>
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Adjusting to Life in a Nocturnal Business (with $525k SDE)

Tom & Dawson Matter bought a vent cleaning business operating out of a parking lot. The transition has been interesting. Topics in Tom and Dawson’s interview: Teaming up to acquire Pro Duct Cleaning The nocturnal, detailed, messy nature of the work Tom keeping his W-2 while Dawson runs operations Maintaining a 42% margin Learning to [&hellip;]