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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsSeptember 5, 2023

Rocky Transition: How to Survive, Then Thrive

with Chris Jones

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

The Deal

Industry
foundation repair business
State
NC
Purchase Price
$6.0M
Year
2022
Deal Source
broker

Financing Structure

SBA 7(a)
Line of Credit

Strategic Rationale

Geographic focus on Charlotte to avoid relocation; transitioning to entrepreneurship.

Post-Acquisition Performance

Sales collapsed in late 2022 due to seasonality and marketing cuts, but recovered in 2023.

The LenderHawk View

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