Patrick Dichter
Owner of Apple Tree Business Services, providing accounting and tax services. He co-hosts the Inspired or Acquired podcast.
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Mar 21, 2022 • 58min
Shut Out by Industry Brokers, an Entrepreneur Finds a Way
Having witnessed the power of clean books, Patrick Dichter was driven to buy a $1.2m bookkeeping & accounting business. Themes from Patrick’s interview:The appeal of bookkeeping for acquisition entrepreneursSeeing the power of clean books to transform a small businessMessaging used to reach out to owners of accounting & bookkeeping firmsDefinition of bookkeeping vs. accountingWhat it’s like to acquire a bookkeeping business when you’re not a CPAIndustry- and geography-specific searchBuilding a proprietary search funnelReach Patrick Dichter at:On Twitter: @patrickdichterAppletree Business ServicesConnect with Acquiring Minds:Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterLinks & mentions:Cassi Niekamp on Acquiring Minds: Buying a $1.2m Fencing Business & Earning Trust QuicklyCasey Clark on Acquiring Minds: What to Acquire: 3 Hot Sectors for Business BuyersRevLocalCultivate AdvisorsProfessional Association of Small Business Accountants (PASBA)Chris Williams on Acquiring Minds: Stay Open to the Many Flavors of Search
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Jul 18, 2025 • 39min
He Bought a $1.2 Million Accounting Firm And Then Tripled It - Patrick Dichter
Patrick Dichter, owner of Appletree Business Services, shares his remarkable journey of acquiring an accounting firm for $1.3 million and growing it 3.5x. He discusses his strategies for successfully navigating both acquisitions and organic growth, revealing the fine balance between expanding through new purchases and leveraging revenue. Patrick also dives into the vital processes of evaluating the quality of earnings in potential buys, warns about pitfalls in financial assessments, and highlights the importance of mentorship in the challenging post-acquisition landscape.
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Oct 10, 2024 • 31min
Doubling Revenue to $2M within 12 Months of Acquisition w/Patrick Dichter's
This time, Patrick Dichter, owner of an acquisition engine for accounting firms and Appletree Business Services, shares his insights on rapidly increasing revenue post-acquisition. He discusses the importance of strategic client selection for profitability and operational efficiency. Patrick emphasizes the need for a performance-based compensation model to enhance efficiency and client care. Listeners will also discover how leveraging social media can generate deal flow and aid in navigating the sales landscape within firms.
