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How To 4x A Small Manufacturer

with Tato Corcoran · Brandt Molded Marble

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The Deal

Business

Brandt Molded Marble

Industry

Manufacturing of molded stone countertops and shower panels for construction

State

Year

2022

Revenue at Purchase

$400K

Deal Source

direct outreach

Strategic Rationale

Real estate hedge; business came with real property that would generate income even if operations failed; opportunity to build wealth alongside real estate portfolio.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Normalized baseline revenue of approximately 400k at acquisition; grew to 985k in 2023 with 80k net profit; 1.16 million in 2024 with 225k profit; 1.6 million in 2025 exceeding goal of 1.3 million with 300k profit; quadrupled revenue baseline in approximately three years.

Key Takeaways

1Seek mentorship from practitioners in areas where you lack expertise rather than relying on corporate knowledge
2Establish clear written rules, structures, and team values to professionalize operations and earn employee respect
3Implement Profit First accounting to force disciplined cash management and owner distributions separate from business operations
4Tailor leadership approach to employees' lived experiences and cultural backgrounds rather than applying universal corporate management frameworks
5Stand out as a woman in male-dominated industries by turning visibility into competitive advantage through credibility and differentiation

Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

Associated Bank, National Association95%

$20KP + 1.79%FY2019