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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Expand to Amazon and Use 3PL
This craft supply business needs to expand to Amazon and other e-commerce platforms.
It should also move its logistics to a 3PL provider to improve margins.
insights INSIGHT
Benefits of 3PL
Outsourcing logistics to a 3PL can save significant costs and improve customer service.
3PLs offer economies of scale and better shipping rates due to higher volumes.
insights INSIGHT
Checked-Out Owners = Opportunity
Businesses owned for 30-40 years by checked-out owners offer easy wins for buyers.
These owners are often set in their ways, creating opportunities for improvement.
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How Acquisition Entrepreneurs Outsmart the Startup Game
Walker Deibel
In 'Buy Then Build,' Walker Deibel provides a comprehensive guide for acquisition entrepreneurs. The book explains how to skip the startup phase and generate profitable revenue immediately by buying an existing company. It covers topics such as finding great brokers, generating 'deal flow,' uncovering opportunities and risks, navigating the acquisition process, and transitioning into the role of a CEO. Deibel argues that buying a business is often more lucrative than starting one from scratch, especially with the current market trends and the retirement of baby boomers who own many small businesses.
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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