HoldCo Builders

Amir Haboosheh cofounded Snowball Industries in 2020.In 2023, they generate more than $45 million in revenue.Prior to Snowball he was director of M&A at Kingmakers/Acquira in charge of helping identify, acquire, finance and scale businesses in the home service sector. Amir leads Snowball where he has structured a high-performing team culture based on empowerment and accountability.On this episode, PrivatEquityGuy & Amir discuss:- fascinating story of how Amir found his co-founders & how with one meeting from 10AM to 8PM they we are all on the same page: "Let's do it!"- why HVAC and plumbing?- how they motivate people to do great work - how to make sure people get the right amount of shares - not too much and not too little- how they grew one portfolio company (that DIDN'T even have a website) from $10 million to $21 million in revenue and 40k montly visits in three years.- how SEO plays a big role in their success (so much so that they even bought an online marketing company)- Amir revealed his plan for 2027 (listening this, well, there are levels to this game, seriously!)Follow PrivatEquityGuy on Twitter: www.Twitter.com/PrivatEquityGuyJoin HoldCo Builders weekly newsletter on finding deals, raising capital, and growing small niche manufacturing businesses: https://privatequityguy.beehiiv.com/subscribeAmir on Twitter: https://twitter.com/habooshehRead more about Snowball Industries (I highly recommend signing up for their newsletter): https://snowballinc.com/

Akshay Ramachandran, a semi-retired investor in his 20s, shares insights from his journey in the finance world. He discusses the art of creating impactful investor decks, revealing that many fall short in clarity and engagement. Akshay also dives into the importance of trusting management teams and how it can affect investment outcomes, even leading to surprising scenarios. His passion for education and travel shines through, as he emphasizes continuous learning and mentorship in navigating the complex finance landscape.