How to Acquire an Existing Business

James Bloom has 8x'd a small mechanical contractor he bought only 4 years ago, despite it being a competitive industry. 

Topics in James’s interview:

• How his background in M&A informed his due diligence process
• How he ensured a smooth transition
• Commercial HVAC vs. residential HVAC
• Why he funded growth out of his own pocket
• Reducing his weekly work hours from 100 to 60
• How his business differentiates itself in the construction industry
• Growing his staff from 8 to 80
• Growing revenue from $3M to $25M
• Working with unions
• Bringing in outside capital to grow

Links and how to contact James:

• jbloom737@gmail.com
• LinkedIn
• Excel Mechanical Contractors

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• The Self-Funded Search Conference (Sep 30 & Oct 1 in Dallas)

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• The Acquisition Lab

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