Rolling Up EBITDA and Rents with Auto Repair Shops

Acquiring Minds

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Stephen Quindlen & Paul Westhart have found powerful multipliers that could yield huge returns in an unlikely industry.

Topics in Stephen and Paul’s interview:

• Acquiring auto repair shops
• Retaining talent by adding employee benefits
• Fleet vs. passenger car business
• Almost losing a foreman on day one
• Why they love the Mountain West
• Recruiting California workers to Idaho
• Innovative real estate and business acquisition strategy
• Offering quality service and strong warranties
• Executing the SBA 504’s Green Loan strategy
• Limitations of the SBA 7(a) loan for roll-ups

References and how to contact Stephen and Paul:

• Stephen Quindlen - LinkedIn
• Paul Westhart - LinkedIn
• [e-mail]
• [e-mail]
• Blue Wrench

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