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Started Mid-Career, Grew to $38m in 3 Years

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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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Started Mid-Career, Grew to $38m in 3 Years

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