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Podcasts/Acquiring Minds
Acquiring MindsFebruary 23, 2026✓ Verified in SBA records

Year 1 in a $300k SDE Services Business

with Scott Crosby · American Services

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

The Deal

Business
American Services
Industry
services business
State
MO
Purchase Price
$830K
Multiple (SDE)
3.0x
Year
2024
LTV at Close
95%
Deal Source
broker

Financing Structure

SBA 7(a)
Seller Note
$83K
Buyer Equity

Strategic Rationale

B2B relationship-driven model with modernization potential (replacing fax machines/paper tickets).

Post-Acquisition Performance

Implemented CRM and paperless systems; profitable by end of year one despite team turnover.

The LenderHawk View

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Median Spread
P + 2.75%
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Matched SBA Loan Records

SBA loan filings we matched to this deal

Simmons Bank95%
$50KP + 2.75%FY2016
Midwest Regional Bank95%
$774KP + 2.75%FY2025
OMB Bank95%
$200KP + 2.50%FY2025

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