1 Business vs. Many: Deciding to Roll Up

Acquiring Minds

Elliott Edge started as a searcher looking for a single business, then pivoted to a roll-up. He's 7 acquisitions in.

Topics in Elliot’s interview:

• His philosophy on submitting LOI’s
• Acquiring a managed service provider amidst Covid
• His wife’s role in the acquisition
• Value of an MBA in acquiring a business
• Quickly going remote when Covid hit
• Building trust with employees
• How soon and fast to make changes
• Creating more value through roll-ups
• Integrating new acquisitions into the roll-up
• His belief in continuous change

References and how to contact Elliot:

• Recording of the The Anatomy of an LOI webinar with Sam Rosati
• LinkedIn
• Velonex Technologies

Smithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one:

• Smithlist - Operate & Lead a Business

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

• Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

Get a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:

• Contact [e-mail] or visit Aspen HR

Connect with Acquiring Minds:

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