The Front Lines of a Crisis

14 months ago, Russ Hadlock bought an auto glass business with $2.3m in sales. Today he is struggling to keep it alive.Topics in Russ’s interview:Inventing the Peloton handlebar trayHis life-changing exit from his companyLooking for stability and safety through acquisitionFear of buying a company that was too big to operateExpenses skyrocketing after transitionImpact of asset purchase on rent and insurance costsLayoffs and belt tighteningRenegotiating his SBA loanConsolidating locations as a Hail MaryNeed to get a job while still owning the businessReferences and how to contact Russ:TwitterLinkedInAutoGlass Clinic & Mobile RadioGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamBook your free tax strategy session for business buyers today:Steed - book your free sessionConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter

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Buying a business is an amazing path for many successful entrepreneurs. Learn how to buy a business from the entrepreneurs who have already done it. 2x per week: stories, insights, & valuable advice about acquisition entrepreneurship. Hosted by Will Smith, who is on his own path to acquire a business. Also on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AcquiringMinds Sign up for episode summaries at: https://acquiringminds.co