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Dustin Fusillo bought a struggling ATM parts & services business. Unhappily, the decline continued under his ownership.

Topics in Dustin’s interview:

• Starting a private school in Florida
• Personal growth after divorce
• Losing money in 3 business ventures
• Reaching out to successful people for advice
• Backing out of a bad deal after selling his home and moving
• Buying a turnaround ATM business
• Liquidating inventory to a competitor
• Learning to manage anxiety and anger
• Importance of an industry-specific accountant
• His current role as a P&L manager

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