Navigating Acquisition Challenges and Leadership Transitions

Paul Quirk acquired a $800k EBITDA window & door business in the UK, continuing to live with his family in Switzerland. 

Topics in Paul's interview:

• Paul’s experience with JP Morgan in Geneva
• 3 biggest differences between acquisition in the UK vs the US
• The variety of ways Paul reached out to businesses during search
• His decision to start the Buy and Build podcast
• How he decided to buy a window/door installation business
• The changes he made to the company’s processes
• Why he redesigned the company’s finance team
• Pros and cons of a “first day speech”
• His weekly commute between Geneva and Norwich, UK
• The future of his own podcast

References and how to reach Paul:

• Paul Quirk's LinkedIn
• Amber Home Improvements
• Buy and Build podcast
•  - Brad Nathan episode
•  - Gerald Ratner episode
•  - Simon Webster episode
• Owned and Operated podcast
• Think Like an Owner podcast
• The SMB OPS Show podcast

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• SMBash

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• The Acquisition Lab

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