Robert Gaden

Acquisition entrepreneur and owner of BrightStar Care of Greater Waukesha and Lake Country who completed a 17-month acquisition culminating in roughly $1.8M adjusted EBITDA and who transitioned from finance and business school into buying and operating a home care business.

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Dec 15, 2025 • 1h 37min

Reward for 17-Month Deal: $1.8m of EBITDA

Robert Gaden, an acquisition entrepreneur and owner of BrightStar Care of Greater Waukesha and Lake Country, shares his journey from finance to home care. He discusses the emotional impact of his father's passing on his career choices and the appeal of the home health care industry. Gaden describes his lengthy 17-month acquisition, revealing insights about revenue growth and the importance of strong seller relationships. With a focus on scaling, he emphasizes prioritizing sales over margins and how operational involvement shaped his success.

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