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Apr 23, 2025 Neil Fagelman, owner of Merco Services in Manchester, shares his journey of recently acquiring a cleaning company and his ambitions for growth. He discusses the balancing act of expanding operations while maintaining profitability. The conversation covers invaluable financial strategies, tackling increasing client fees, and creative marketing practices in the cleaning industry. Insights on the contrasting revenue models of YouTube and Netflix spark engaging dialogue, while Neil highlights the importance of client relationships for sustained success.
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Neil's Bold Management Buyout
- Neil bought Merco Services through a management buyout two years ago when the previous director lost interest.
- He invested heavily, putting all his eggs in one basket on his own property mortgage.
Pricing Up To Stand Still
- Businesses are raising prices just to cover rising labor costs, not to increase profit margins.
- This reflects unusual economic pressure where price hikes aim only to stand still financially, not grow.
Acquire Subcontracted Services
- Buy suppliers of services you currently subcontract, like pest control, locksmiths, and waste management.
- This builds brand strength, improves margins, and adds value for eventual business sale.