“Jay worked in the business, hired its first employees, moved it out of the founder's house, and built trust with the seller. By closing, he knew the business better than anyone.”

Jay Boren · Acquiring Minds · Buying a 1-Product Business, Building It to a Big Exit

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Worked in the target business for 18 months, hired its first employees, moved operations out of the founder's house, and built trust with the seller before acquiring it

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