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Margins in Mulch: Buying a $1m Erosion Control Business

Acquiring Minds

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Roller Coaster Experience of Buying a Business

  • Greg Bruns describes his first few months of owning a hydro mulch business as a roller coaster.
  • Initially, business was booming with $200,000 in revenue in June.
  • Hurricane Barrel hit Houston, causing power outages and halting work.
  • Excessive rainfall further disrupted operations and delayed projects.
  • Greg faced unexpected challenges, including learning safety procedures, dealing with various customer types, and managing payroll.
  • He emphasizes the steep learning curve in running a business for the first time.
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