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Fred McGill liked the trades and zeroed in on electrical. The $3.2m business he bought is likely to grow 25% in year 1.
Topics in Fred’s interview:
- Founding a real estate start-up
- Comparing rental income to small business
- Acquiring an electrical company
- Reassuring employees during transition
- Learning how to hire electricians
- Compensation in the electrical industry
- Growth through digital marketing
- Miscalculating working capital
- Importance of making the phone ring
- Helping searchers through Blue Collar Advisory
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