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Barker Squire has grown his crane servicing business gradually over 6 years. Now he turns his attention to what's next.
Topics in Barker’s interview:
- Leading teams in the Marine Corps
- Getting a conventional loan instead of SBA
- Keeping his ears open in seller meetings
- Pros and cons of government contracts
- Employees walking out
- Staying safe in a dangerous job
- The owner staying as an employee
- Growing revenue 3x in 6 years
- His vision to build a holdco
- Promoting an employee to CEO
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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron
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