Life as an Operator: Leaving PE to Buy a $2m Tree Business

Kaustubh Deo reflects on his first year as the owner of a tree business versus his former life in NYC private equity. 

Topics in Kaustubh’s interview:

• Buying a tree service business
• Buyer’s vs seller’s discretionary earnings
• Reflecting on 13 months as a business owner
• Possibility for roll-ups
• Being an outsider in the tree industry
• Change management
• His thoughts on holdcos
• Measuring success for his business
• Life as a business owner vs. life in private equity
• His advice for searchers

Links and how to contact Kaustubh:

• LinkedIn
• [email protected] 
• Kaustubh on Think Like an Owner
• Blooma Tree Experts

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