Acquiring Minds

A Few Hours Per Week, a Few States Away

Sep 4, 2025 · 1 hr 31 min · 88.0 MB
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Brett Maxam bought a concrete business with high 6 figures of earnings. Despite being a plane ride away, it's gone well.

Topics in Brett’s interview:

  • His desire to “run the show” after watching acquisitions up close
  • Involving his wife as a sounding board
  • Buying a business a plane ride away
  • Proactively negotiating for a seller note
  • “Shut up and let them do a little more talking”
  • Using ROBS to fund a 30% down payment
  • Getting a 70% seller note with a sub 3x multiple
  • 13-week cashflow forecast is critical
  • Delegating management to the local team
  • Deciding whether to grow the business or acquire again

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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron