Peter deBaptiste

Topics in the podcast include acquiring a plumbing business, challenges with employee turnover, surprises in client loss, complexities of working capital, underestimating salary needs, and the recommendation to hold off on strategy. The host also shares references for further information and contact details of the guest.

Peter De Baptiste, owner of Joe Cole Plumbing, shares his entrepreneurial journey from banking to acquiring home service businesses. He dives into the exciting, often underrated tier two and three opportunities in the HVAC and turf installation sectors. Peter discusses the unique challenges and scalability of these niche industries while revealing effective strategies for navigating small business acquisitions. He emphasizes the importance of marketing and the operational dynamics that influence customer satisfaction and long-term growth potential.