Two new deals signed up in the 5-10M value range this week. Just where we like them. Stay tuned. Packaging.

Good question. Be interesting to see the responses here.

whaaaaat?!?! such an amazing surprise to see this video from a man I so highly respect. thanks Reid Tileston!

(I also recommend following Reid if you don't already. He's bought I think 16? businesses, had a big exit, and invests in SMBs and is a stud)

Lots of truth to this statement. If you're in SBA-financed land you gotta get comfortable with K.I.S.S. methodology on deal structure. DSCR is a necessary check at the end to see if you'll pass underwriting, but she is right that it does come down to:

- do I like this business?…

why he have to do me like that 😭

4 years ago today- competitive shooting while wearing a dang surgical mask

such a cool way to teach kids angles in school 🫠

My toxic business trait is I'm extremely hesitant to e-mail my list or go hard at newsletters because I hate getting emails unless it's something I reeeally want, and I don't read newsletters.

Probably leave so much money on the table by rarely e-mailing.

P&C Insurance Agents are the most underrated superconnectors in the SMB world.

The good ones know every business owner in their market and how nice their houses and cars and boats and planes are and who's tired and ready to sell.

Let me just go on record saying I think Boeing is an amazing company doing everything right, and I have no information that makes me think otherwise.

YESSSS way to go Rory!!!

Let's form a Nursery Buying Cabal and take over the industry.

we tell you straight (and level)

New episode of Inspired Or Acquired with Nolan Gore | SMB Leadership Guy is out.

- How his landscaping valuation looks today vs 5 years
- Why Mike Botkin would be upset with him
- If he would sell or not

Great conversation of growth and figuring things as you go.

Big Bend is amazing. No filter random iPhone shot of my daughter came out awesome too.

I can't stress enough how many serendipitous convos you can get into randomly when you wear the SELL ME YOUR BUSINESS, or EBITDAD t-shirts.

SMB nerds are moths and you become the flame.

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