08 - The 1 Word Secret to Building a $100M HoldCo with Rafael Quinn
May 10, 2024
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Entrepreneur Rafael Quinn, founder of a $100M holdco in Panama, shares his company history, investment philosophy, secret to success, and evaluates deals with the hosts. Topics include building a holdco through acquisitions, navigating the acquisition landscape, retaining key talent, chess and deal analysis, and strategic investment opportunities.
Building a successful holdco requires a unique investment philosophy and strategic evaluation of deals.
Success in business is tied to understanding financial narratives, capital injection needs, and sector-specific potentials.
Acquiring successful companies involves considering crucial factors like contractual terms, customer concentration, and software exclusivity.
Deep dives
Trucking Company Deal Analysis
A large and growing international trucking company with $3 million in cash flow is highlighted, with a quick dismissal due to massive capital expenditure issues and intense competition in the market.
High-Rise Restoration Business Assessment
A leader in high-rise restoration in South Florida seeking strategic partners intrigues the speaker, but concerns arise regarding the financial narratives and the need for capital injection to attain $100 million in three years.
Medical Records Billing Industry Insights
A $3.8 million EBITDA successful company specializing in medical records billing captivates the individual due to familiarity with the sector's robust cash flow potential despite notable discrepancies in absentee management and proprietary software authenticity.
Proprietary Software Business Evaluation
A business with a proprietary software segment appeals to the speaker, acknowledging crucial considerations like contractual terms, customer concentration, and software exclusivity before further exploration.
Podcast Summary Title
An engaging and insightful podcast discussion with Rafa Quinn, covering detailed analyses and decision-making processes concerning diverse business acquisition opportunities.
I (https://twitter.com/CoFoundersNik) sit down with Rafa Quinn (https://twitter.com/rafaquinn) to discuss his $100M, Panama based holdco, Alternative Holdings.
https://www.alternativeholdings.com/
He shares his: - Company history - Investment philosophy - Secret to success
And even shows us how he evaluates deals by going through a few deals with us!
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