Acquiring Minds

Evolving a Legacy Business to $3.2m EBITDA

Jun 9, 2025 · 1 hr 23 min · 79.8 MB
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After Evan Stewart found his footing in his printing business, he pushed it from $1.8m to $3.2m EBITDA in under 2 years.

Topics in Evan’s interview:

  • Experience in the Acquisition Lab
  • 6 months of imposter syndrome
  • Earning the right to be heard
  • Changes in direct mail printing technology
  • Standing out amongst fierce competition
  • His wife joining the business
  • Moving his family to be closer to the business
  • Accepting investment from friends and family
  • Putting a lien on his house to get the loan
  • Buying into a shrinking industry

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Edited By Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron