20 Nov 2025
1h 53m

The Dream Outcome: From $300k to $5m EBITDA

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Acquiring Minds

Will Smith interviews Linh Tran, a self-funded searcher who acquired a small commercial refrigeration business and grew it into a multi-million dollar EBITDA company. Linh shares his journey, including his initial criteria for finding a business, his hands-on approach to leadership, and his philosophy on balancing wealth creation with family time. He emphasizes the importance of understanding the business from the ground up, building a strong team, and creating a culture that values both professional success and personal well-being. Linh also discusses his investment strategy, focusing on recession-proof, required, and recurring businesses, and offers advice to aspiring self-funded searchers.

Outlines

Part 1: Introduction and Search Criteria

Part 2: Time, Family, and Business Growth

Part 3: Acquisitions and Deal Making

Part 4: Legacy and Giving Back

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