
About this episode
Shaun Stimpson had worked for two decades before pivoting to buying businesses in a different industry. He's moved fast.
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Topics in Shaun’s interview:
- Staying in corporate was the riskier choice
- Calling 1200 businesses during his search
- Going back to school to learn more about acquisition
- Acquiring with his partner, Robert Wolf
- Raising $6m from outside investors
- Leaning on his professional network
- Choosing his investors carefully
- Acquiring in his mid-40’s
- Long-term hold strategy
- Acquiring 3 businesses in succession
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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron
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