From Searcher to Independent Sponsor: The FloorGuard Journey

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Yan Vinarskiy began as a self-funded searcher but shifted his model mid-search when he found a business too big for SBA.

Topics in Yan’s interview:

• Using a buy-side broker to search and close
• Being inspired to take on a large deal
• Trade-offs of independent sponsor economics
• Board dynamics and governance
• Building a pitch deck
• Refining his investor pitch
• Hostility from sellers after close
• Transforming a toxic company culture
• Expanding the business model
• Managing 2 separate businesses

References and how to contact Yan:

• LinkedIn
• Floorguard
• Calder Capital
• Niklas James on Acquiring Minds: Self-Funded Search vs. Independent Sponsorship
• Mike Okhravi on Acquiring Minds: Doing It His Way: First-Timer Buys 2 at Once

Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:

• The Acquisition Lab

Get a complimentary IT audit of your target business:

• Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you’re a searcher

Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):

• Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring Minds

Connect with Acquiring Minds:

• See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
• Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
• Follow Will on Twitter
  
  

Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron