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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsMay 30, 2023

Buy Big: How to Acquire a $3m EBITDA Roofing Business

with Austin Smoak · Unnamed roofing company

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LenderHawk analysis. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Acquiring Minds.

The Deal

Business
Unnamed roofing company
Industry
roofing business
State
FL
Purchase Price
$150K
Multiple (EBITDA)
2.8x
Year
2022
Revenue at Purchase
$8.0M
SDE at Purchase
$150K
Deal Source
bizbuysell

Financing Structure

Investor Equity
Other

Strategic Rationale

Acquire a large, high-margin business to use as a platform for regional roll-up.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Grew EBITDA to $3M; implemented management software and digital marketing.

The LenderHawk View

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Key Takeaways

  • 1Business acquisition success relies heavily on luck and consistent effort rather than pure strategy; finding quality assets and seller alignment is a numbers game
  • 2Hiring an operator from day one requires intensive owner involvement during transition; expect 17-hour workdays for first three months despite hiring management
  • 3Understanding personal fit and operating preferences before searching is critical; match business simplicity and model type to your skill set and appetite for hands-on work

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