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Danny Fields & Steve Reis bought a decades-old utility supplier seemingly ripe for growth. It was harder than it looked.
Topics in Danny and Steve’s interview:
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<li>Their shared background in the military</li>
<li>Educating their investors about oil and gas</li>
<li>Dramatically increasing their cold outreach response rate</li>
<li>Buying a business with $1M+ in revenue per employee</li>
<li>Delaying growth to build relationships</li>
<li>The pros and cons of having a workforce near retirement</li>
<li>Acquiring product lines and building a manufacturing company</li>
<li>Daily stress of running a business</li>
<li>Importance of buying a growing business</li>
<li>The future of renewable energy</li>
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References and how to contact Danny & Steve:
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<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyfields/">Danny Fields&#8217; LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevereis1/">Steve Reis&#8217; LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://hollandsupplycompany.com/">Holland Supply Company</a></li>
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<li>Contact mark@aspenhr.com or <a href="https://bit.ly/3TR47Ps">visit Aspen HR</a></li>
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Will Smith

Unlocking Growth in a Business, Average Age 55

Get $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 11th: https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDS Danny Fields & Steve Reis bought a decades-old utility supplier seemingly ripe for growth. It was harder than it looked. Topics in Danny and Steve’s interview: Their shared background in the military Educating their investors [&hellip;]