Alex Forbes has built Lane17 Custom Cabinetry to +$1.5M revenue. They have great sales momentum and are really hitting their stride in ops to be able to keep scaling, but the business today might not be worth enough to temp Alex to sell. We discuss what size he might want to grow to, how hard this industry is vs other businesses, and the possibility of different ventures in the next few years.Lane17 Cabinet Co website: https://lane17.com/ Alex Forbes on X: https://twitter.com/alexforbes__Bison Business: https://bisonbusiness.com/Appletree: https://appletreebusiness.com/

Craig Hausz, owner of CMH Advisors, discusses his journey in building a thriving CPA and wealth management firm alongside his wife. They recently made the Inc5000 list, thanks to six successful acquisitions. The conversation dives into the valuation differences between accounting and wealth management firms, exploring their revenue potentials and growth strategies. Craig shares insights on managing post-acquisition growth and the factors influencing the decision to sell a business, balancing personal and professional ambitions.

Austin Linney, a dynamic entrepreneur, recounts his thrilling escapade of acquiring an HVAC business, facing immense risks and shady characters along the way. Joined by Clint Fiore and Patrick Dichter, they delve into the intricacies of business acquisition challenges, emphasizing strategic valuation and the emotional rollercoaster of negotiations. Linney highlights his transformation journey, battling personal demons while achieving incredible company growth. They also explore the power of relationships and customer engagement in driving substantial business success.

Lauren Coleman is a powerhouse entrepreneur, designer, and mom. She's bought and renovated two motels in Colorado, and has plans for more. Her holding company, The Sursy, is a mix of hospitality brands, retail concepts, and real estate development. We dive into all the adversity and challenges she's overcome to make things happen and the $30M plan she's working on currently.The Sursy website: https://www.thesursy.com/The Sursy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesursy

Dustin Keller bought a small auto repair business at 19 in Columbus, Ohio. Since then he's grown Alpha Automotive to 9 locations through acquisitions and organic growth. This year he's on pace for over $12M in revenue, and he also owns the real estate at each location. The interview is a great example of compounding, intentional growth, and building wealth through real estate.Alpha Automotive: https://alphaautomotivellc.com/

Peter Lohmann has built a great property management business in Columbus, Ohio that does nearly $3M in revenue and only takes 15 hours/week of his time these days. We discuss that journey, how much EOS has helped, and what it could sell for. Peter Lohmann on X: https://twitter.com/pslohmannEOS: https://www.eosworldwide.com/Clint Fiore on X: https://twitter.com/ClintFiorePatrick Dichter on X: https://twitter.com/patrickdichter

Alan Pentz has grown his government contracting business to $35M in revenue. It hans't been easy and he's stalled out at some previous stages. But he has his sights on a very big exit in a few years and knows what it'll take to get there.Alan Pentz on X: https://twitter.com/apentzSmall Business Mentor newsletter: https://www.smallbusinessmentor.co/subscribe

In this conversation with Dr. Bob Ledda, owner of All Alaska Outdoors and an emergency medicine physician, listeners get an insider's look at running a renowned fishing lodge in Alaska. Dr. Ledda shares insights on the balance between his medical career and outdoor adventures, providing a unique experience for guests. He dives into the complexities of valuing the lodge, discussing both financial dynamics and the importance of marketing. With impressive growth metrics and a viral YouTube hit, the future of the lodge is as intriguing as its past.

On this episode of Inspired Or Acquired we have the Eversite founders. Joe Benson and Rob Benson have been in digital marketing for +15 years. They're created Eversite, which is a fast growing 'website as a service subscription' that has happy customers, recurring revenue and great margin. As they keep growing it becomes an ideal target for business buyers where Clint Fiore could see it being worth $20M in the future if they continue on this path.  Visit eversite.com to check out their business model or follow Joe on X at https://twitter.com/joebensonx

Josh Hall successfully sold a web design agency in 2020. Since then he's been creating podcasts, courses and community to help other web designers grow their business. Clint gives a valuation, and we look ahead at a 5 year forecast. We also discuss his pivot in the last year to a paid community model and the decision to create the Web Designer Pro brand.