Ayo Phillips

Ayo Phillips, an acquisition entrepreneur, shares his five-year rollercoaster of buying and exiting a resurfacing business in a flawed industry. He candidly discusses the ethical challenges he faced, like losing 19 employees to competitors. Ayo also reveals his journey from Nigeria to the U.S. and how personal crises intersected with his business challenges. He emphasizes the need for honesty in motivations and shares his '16 Commandments of Search'—essential wisdom for aspiring business owners looking to navigate tough markets.