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Adam Vandermyde
Acquisition entrepreneur and former owner/CEO of Petro West who bought, scaled, and exited the company after professionalizing operations and shifting its revenue mix, resulting in a multi‑million dollar sale.
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Jan 8, 2026
• 1h 21min
$14.5m Exit After 5 Years
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In this engaging discussion, Adam Vandermyde, an acquisition entrepreneur and former CEO of Petro West, shares his journey of turning a struggling company into a success. He reveals the challenges he faced when initially hesitant to buy the business due to financing and industry concerns. Adam emphasizes the importance of focusing on EBITDA over revenue and shares a costly construction mistake that nearly derailed his plans. His insights on shifting to a service-first strategy and the excitement of rewarding his employees post-sale provide a fascinating glimpse into the world of business acquisitions.
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