Get $200 off your ticket to the <a href="https://bit.ly/3I5PTFo">M&A Launchpad Conference</a> in Houston on May 11th:
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Rafael Quinn shares the story & principles behind buying 3 businesses in Panama then raising $28m to buy more in the US.
Topics in Rafael&#8217;s interview:
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<li>Selling everything on Craigslist to move to Panama</li>
<li>Buying his first business Panama from a billboard ad</li>
<li>How to buy a business with an operator</li>
<li>How he decided to build a holdco</li>
<li>Self-identity as investor vs. entrepreneur</li>
<li>3-year dry spell not buying any businesses</li>
<li>Being in &#8220;search mode&#8221; your whole career</li>
<li>Breaking his own rule by buying a restaurant</li>
<li>Why he turned his sights to the US</li>
<li>How to raise $28m & structure a holdco</li>
<li>Why buy a furniture retailer</li>
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References and how to contact Guest:
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<li><a href="https://twitter.com/rafaquinn">Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/rafael-quinn-66b66496/">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.athenspizzapanama.com/">Athens Pizza</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.hickorypark.com/">Hickory Park</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.alternativeholdings.com/">Alternative Holdings</a></li>
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Get a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:
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<li>Contact <a href="mailto:mark@aspenhr.com">mark@aspenhr.com</a> or <a href="https://bit.ly/3TR47Ps">visit Aspen HR</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://bit.ly/3W6QqNx">Oberle Risk Strategies &#8211; Search Fund Team</a></li>
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<li>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/whentheresawill">Will on Twitter</a></li>
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Get $200 off your ticket to the M&A Launchpad Conference in Houston on May 11th: https://www.malaunchpad.com & enter code ACQUIRINGMINDS Rafael Quinn shares the story & principles behind buying 3 businesses in Panama then raising $28m to buy more in the US. Topics in Rafael&#8217;s interview: Selling everything on Craigslist to move to Panama Buying [&hellip;]