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Tech industry vet Eric Bauer wanted to build something for himself. Buying a hat brand across the country was the path.
Topics in Eric’s interview:
- Skills he acquired during 10 years at Amazon
- Moving from Seattle to Alabama to buy a business
- Red flags in business listings
- Comparing BizBuySell and Axial for business search
- Acquiring a hat distributor
- Solving problems with hat sizing
- Learning how to motivate his staff
- Hiring difficulties
- Inventory management complexities
- Self-confidence as a business owner
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