Perils in Partnership: Plumbing Acquisition Gone Wrong

Josh Key partnered with a master plumber from his church to acquire a plumbing business doing $1.25m. It ended badly.

Topics in Josh’s interview:

• Buying a plumbing business with a partner
• Quitting his job to go all-in
• Inadequate due diligence on his partner
• His partner’s wife getting involved in the business
• Emotional outbursts and threats from his partner
• Employees and clients leaving due to the partner
• Closing the business and filing for bankruptcy
• What he learned about due diligence
• How his mindset is guided by his faith
• What he wants to do next

References and how to contact Josh:

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• LinkedIn

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