Acquiring Minds Turning Around a Blue Collar Business in Decline
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Sep 30, 2024 
George Tibil and Keith Fields, co-owners of a ServiceMaster Clean franchise in Buffalo, share their transformative journey from corporate roles to entrepreneurship. They discuss the challenges of turning around a struggling janitorial business, achieving a remarkable 60% sales increase in just nine months. Their insights cover managing a diverse workforce, the importance of cultural understanding, and effective partnerships. Tibil and Fields emphasize hands-on involvement and strong relationships as keys to success in the blue-collar sector.
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George Tibil's Background
- George Tibil was born in Romania, moved to Belgium, then to Buffalo, New York on a tennis scholarship.
- He transitioned from a finance career, including banking and wealth management, to entrepreneurship.
Keith Fields' Background
- Keith Fields, originally from Tennessee, served in the Marine Corps before studying finance in Buffalo.
- His corporate experience includes banking, self-storage REIT acquisitions, leading him to his current venture.
Partnership Origins
- George and Keith met in a finance class, bonding over their shared work ethic.
- They pursued various ventures, individually and together, before committing to their current business.
