Register for the webinar:
 • <a href="https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/5317330771639/WN_vqZZzGMgQkm-OxcposQl4Q">Where Searchers Go Wrong, Part 2</a> - Thu Dec 12 - https://bit.ly/4f0320C
Michael Johnson started searching in April. Today he's having the time of his life as owner of a $1.2m printing business.
Topics in Michael’s interview:
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<li>Marine Corps experience in Iraq</li>
<li>Acquiring a vending machine</li>
<li>Frustration with his W-2 job</li>
<li>Acquiring a SpeedPro location</li>
<li>Ups and downs of negotiation and funding</li>
<li>Frustrating first day as owner</li>
<li>High demand for printing car wraps</li>
<li>Empowering employees to be autonomous</li>
<li>Hiring his wife to work in the business</li>
<li>What he loves about the franchise model</li>
</ul>
References and how to contact Michael:
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<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeptrading/">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/saltuzjmhbijvj8bo4gah/Michael-Johnson-Buyer-Profile.pdf?rlkey=w5agqp5et5qepigs9p56lvv4j&dl=0">The one-pager Michael used during outreach</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.speedpro.com/nw-raleigh/">SpeedPro NW Raleigh</a></li>
<li>Dominick Blue on Acquiring Minds: <a href="https://acquiringminds.co/articles/dominick-blue-air-asap-pure-air-san-diego">Buying & Growing a Business While Keeping a Day Job</a></li>
<li>Jesse Safir on Acquiring Minds: <a href="https://acquiringminds.co/articles/jesse-safir-abg-print">Surviving the Nightmare: Sales Plunge 95%</a></li>
<li>Dan Verboski on Acquiring Minds: <a href="https://acquiringminds.co/articles/dan-verboski-leons-signs">Candid Reflections on 7 Years of SMB Ownership</a></li>
<li>Jarett Berke on Acquiring Minds: <a href="https://acquiringminds.co/articles/jarett-berke-lous-restaurant-and-bakery">When a Restaurant is a Great Business to Buy</a></li>
<li>Adam Markley on Acquiring Minds: <a href="https://acquiringminds.co/articles/adam-markley-prox-capital-group">Getting Reps: Helping Others Look at Deals Led to a Holdco</a></li>
</ul>
Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:
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<li><a href="https://bit.ly/3W6QqNx">Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team</a></li>
</ul>
Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:
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<li><a href="https://bit.ly/3JPAYQI">The Acquisition Lab</a></li>
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Work with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:
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<li><a href="https://bit.ly/43gVGBX">Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory</a></li>
</ul>
Connect with Acquiring Minds:
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<li>See past + future interviews on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AcquiringMinds">YouTube channel</a></li>
<li>Connect with host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willsmithsf/">Will Smith on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/whentheresawill">Will on Twitter</a></li>
</ul>

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The Thrill & Validation of Becoming an Owner

Register for the webinar:  • Where Searchers Go Wrong, Part 2 - Thu Dec 12 - https://bit.ly/4f0320C Michael Johnson started searching in April. Today he's having the time of his life as owner of a $1.2m printing business. Topics in Michael’s interview: Marine Corps experience in Iraq Acquiring a vending machine Frustration with his W-2 [&hellip;]