Buying Blue Collar (But Automated & Asset Light)

This Acquiring Minds podcast episode interviews Carley Mitus, a 28-year-old who, within a year of learning about business acquisition, purchased a home inspection business with her partner. The interview covers her unconventional path to entrepreneurship, her search criteria (focusing on SDE and remote operability), the challenges of a quick partnership and unexpected issues with the seller, and her current business operations and expansion strategy. Carley emphasizes the importance of building relationships with brokers and real estate agents for business growth, illustrating this with her experience of actively networking and sponsoring real estate meetups. The episode offers insights into acquiring a service-based business, highlighting the significance of strong relationships and a well-compensated team in achieving high margins.