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About The Guest(s): Patrick Dichter is the owner of Appletree Business Services, a small business accounting firm that specializes in bookkeeping and tax services for service-based businesses and professional services. Patrick has a background in sales and marketing and holds an MBA. He acquired Appletree Business Services and has since grown the firm through additional acquisitions. Patrick is passionate about helping small businesses succeed and providing them with the financial support they need.

Summary: Patrick Dichter, owner of Appletree Business Services, shares his journey from sales and marketing to acquiring and growing a small business accounting firm. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the numbers in a business and the role of bookkeeping and tax services in driving growth. Patrick also discusses the challenges of integrating acquired firms and the need for a compatible tech stack. He advises searchers to focus on building rapport with sellers and not to overanalyze potential deals. Patrick highlights the value of outsourcing accounting services and the benefits of working with a professional team.

Key Takeaways:

Understanding the numbers is crucial for business success.
Building rapport with sellers is essential in the acquisition process.
Integration of acquired firms can be challenging, especially with different tech stacks.
Outsourcing accounting services can save time and provide expertise.
Don't overanalyze potential deals; focus on establishing a connection with sellers.

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Contact Patrick on
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pdichter/
Website: https://www.appletreebusiness.com/
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