Manny Saxena quickly bought 3 street-sweeping businesses to become the largest player in NorCal. A big PE fund noticed.
Topics in Manny’s interview:
- The importance of maintaining a strong pipeline during search
- Why he chose a street-sweeping business during COVID
- The transition into running a blue-collar business and motivating the team
- Why he recommends in-person conversations with sellers
- Advice for other immigrants in business
- The importance of attitude and soft skills in hiring
- Managing long-term contracts in an inflationary environment
- The decision to sell the business to a private equity firm
- The pros and cons of having a union presence
- His ongoing roll-up strategy in the solar industry
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