• How to Build a Holdco Foundation: Patiently

  • Feb 27 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 20 mins
  • Podcast

How to Build a Holdco Foundation: Patiently

  • Summary

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    • 5 Stages of the Business Buying Process - Thu March 6 - https://bit.ly/435spfe

    Barker Squire has grown his crane servicing business gradually over 6 years. Now he turns his attention to what's next.

    Topics in Barker’s interview:

    • Leading teams in the Marine Corps
    • Getting a conventional loan instead of SBA
    • Keeping his ears open in seller meetings
    • Pros and cons of government contracts
    • Employees walking out
    • Staying safe in a dangerous job
    • The owner staying as an employee
    • Growing revenue 3x in 6 years
    • His vision to build a holdco
    • Promoting an employee to CEO

    References and how to contact Barker:

    • LinkedIn
    • Barker's album on Spotify
    • Craneworks, Inc.
    • John Gilson

    Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):

    • Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring Minds

    Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:

    • From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.com

    Work with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

    • Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

    Connect with Acquiring Minds:

    • See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
    • Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
    • Follow Will on Twitter

    Edited by Anton Rohozov
    Produced by Pam Cameron

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