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Seattle-based Dan Drake & his wife wanted to raise their kids in Bend, Oregon. Buying a business allowed them to do it.
Topics in Dan’s interview:
- His search in Bend, Oregon
- Understanding negotiation tactics
- Bundling the real estate with the business
- His seller-financed deal
- Renegotiating after sales dipped 20%
- Pros and cons of having experienced staff
- Explaining balloon payments
- Giving back to Central Oregon
- Meeting with top customers to understand their needs
- Improving inventory management and website
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