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Craft Supply Company - Scaling Small Businesses With Capital Pad’s Travis Jameson

Jan 24, 2025

Travis Jameson, founder of Capital Pad, shares his journey as an expert in small business investments. He discusses how to uncover hidden growth in established craft supply companies, emphasizing innovative marketing and logistics solutions. The conversation dives into bridging the investment gap for small businesses and navigating risks in acquisitions. Insights on deal structuring, improving profit margins, and leveraging Amazon integration showcase the potential for transforming overlooked businesses into thriving ventures.

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Travis Jameson

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Quick takeaways

Travis Jameson emphasizes the importance of fresh leadership in unlocking significant growth potential in under-optimized small businesses through modern strategies.

Capital Pad effectively connects investors with entrepreneurs by simplifying funding challenges, enhancing accessibility to small business investment opportunities.

Deep dives

Opportunity in Sleepy Businesses

Older businesses whose owners are disengaged often present unique opportunities for acquisition. Many owners who have operated their businesses for decades may be unaware of modern efficiencies and market trends that could vastly improve operations and profits. Fresh leadership can unlock significant potential through strategies such as e-commerce and better logistic management. These businesses often have established customer relationships and market presence, making them ripe for revitalization with the right approach.

Intro

2min

Bridging Investment Gaps

5min

Navigating Small Business Growth

8min

Unlocking Potential in Established Businesses

2min

Navigating Business Acquisition Risks

4min

Navigating Customer Concentration in Retail Acquisitions

11min

Navigating Business Acquisition Financing

3min

This episode features Travis Jameson of Capital Pad, discussing how to unlock value in small businesses with growth potential.

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In this episode, we analyze an innovative craft products business with $4.57M in revenue and $281K in EBITDA. Travis shares his expertise on structuring deals, improving operations, and finding hidden growth potential in overlooked small businesses. The group discusses scaling opportunities like Amazon integration, reducing overhead, and solving cash flow challenges for higher returns. If you've ever wondered how to turn under-optimized businesses into goldmines, this episode is a must-listen!

Key Highlights:

- Travis Jameson's journey from entrepreneur to small business investor.
- How Capital Pad bridges the gap between investors and searchers.
- Analyzing a craft products business: opportunities and risks.
- Scaling through Amazon and outsourcing logistics to 3PL providers.
- Tackling customer concentration and maximizing margins.
- Structuring deals with SBA loans, seller notes, and earnouts.
- Identifying businesses ripe for transformation and growth.

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