How Shane Acquired an Environmental Compliance Services Business

Sajama Mitta wanted to make strategic decisions at the head of an organization. Buying her own business was the answer. 

Topics in Sajama’s interview:

• Using her investing background to evaluate businesses
• Buying an environmental health and safety consulting company
• How the founders made themselves replaceable 
• How they keep their clients in compliance with regulations
• The fragmented nature of the industry and opportunities for growth
• How California compares to other states on regulations
• The problems she enjoys solving
• The importance of team empowerment and employee satisfaction
• Shifting the quality of revenue and focusing on recurring projects
• The technical knowledge she has gained since buying CDMS

References and how to contact Sajama:

• sajama@cdms.com
• LinkedIn
• Chemical Data Management Systems
• Women in Small Business Statistics in the U.S.

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