About this episode
JD Klein bought a print shop for $100k, thinking such a small acquisition carried little risk. The opposite was true.
Themes from JD's interview:
- Running a strong-growth, low-margin business
- Selling your house to make ends meet
- Why very small businesses come with higher risk
- Acquirers should hire a financial planner
- Pivoting your strategy when uncontrollable roadblocks emerge
- Pros & cons of the printing industry for acquirers
- Personal victories vs. financial victories
Reach JD at:
Get every episode summarized
Each time Acquiring Minds publishes, we email you a written briefing from the transcript — the topics, who appeared, and any specific claims, with the ad reads skipped.
Email me new episodesFree for 3 shows. No card needed.
Hosts & guests
No transcript yet
This episode has not been transcribed. Request it and it moves to the front of the queue.
More episodes
More from Acquiring Minds
Buy a Business with Your Tax Bill
Acquiring Minds
Sep 10, 20261:07:22failed
First-Timer Buys a $15m Business in Distress
Acquiring Minds
Sep 7, 20261:23:01failed
An Engineer's Mini Berkshire: 2 Auto Shops in 1 Year
Acquiring Minds
Sep 3, 20261:45:04completed
Right-Tail Outcome for a Husband & Wife Search Fund
Acquiring Minds
Aug 31, 20261:43:18pending