Jeff Solomon, a successful entrepreneur who has acquired multiple businesses, shares his journey into restaurant entrepreneurship, the importance of prioritizing quality over cost, and offers advice for potential buyers. Introduction In this episode of the Before You Buy or Sell a Business Podcast, host Jared Johnson interviews Jeff Solomon on his experience from running casinos to sushi restaurants. Solomon emphasizes …
Oldest Glass Company In Las Vegas – Turnaround Proves Successful For Nevada Buyer
In this episode of the podcast “Before You Buy or Sell the Business,” host Jared Johnson interviews Eric Hooiman, the now-owner of the oldest glass company in Las Vegas, on how he turned around the business to become successful. Eric was a long-time gold miner with experience in designing and installing fire suppression systems. The conversation is casual and friendly, …
Professional CPA Shares His Experience Acquiring & Running 3 Different Businesses
In this podcast episode, host Jared Johnson, welcomes Ken Kirkpatrick. Ken is a professional CPA and business acquirer of 3 different businesses and is always on the lookout for more. First Steps Ken graduated from UNLV with an accounting degree and worked for Citibank before joining KPMG, where he got certified as a CPA. After three years with KPMG, he …
Expert M&A Attorney Scott Oliver Discusses Legal Aspects of Buying or Selling a Business
In this episode, host Jared Johnson sits down with M&A attorney Scott Oliver. Scott is an attorney with the Lewis Kappes law firm. Jared and Scott discuss the legal aspects of buying and selling a business, specifically with SBA lending. They also touch on Oliver’s background, including his education at Purdue and IU law school, and how he ended up …
Rob Lichfield on Acquiring Businesses and the FedEx Independent Service Provider Model
In this podcast episode, host Jared Johnson interviews business acquisition expert, Rob Lichfield, where they share insights and tips about what to consider when acquiring a business. The conversation primarily centers around their experiences in the FedEx industry, but they also cover other topics such as due diligence, managing employees, and the SBA loan process. So, whether you’re a first-time …
Market Price Analysis with Business Broker Lyndsey Davino
In this podcast episode of Before You Buy or Sell a Business, host Jared Johnson talks market price analysis with Lyndsey Davino, a business broker based in Las Vegas. Davino shares how she got into business brokerage, starting with her background in commercial real estate and property management. For Lyndsey, the industry is challenging, exciting and never gets boring. Breaking …
Expert In Multi-Skilled Maintenance Management Acquires Diverse Business
In this episode of the “Before You Buy or Sell a Business” podcast, host Jared Johnson talks with small business owner Michael Johnson; the two have no immediate family relation. Michael Johnson was a multi-skilled maintenance and integrated facility services worker for fifteen years. During that time, he worked his way up to a management position, helping to design and …
SD Business Advisor’s Mitch McGinley Transforms Boutique Hotels And Fitness Studios For Profit
In this episode, host Jared Johnson welcomes Mitch McGinley from SD Business Advisors. The two discuss how Mitch got into a niche market of the business brokerage field: fitness studios. Mitch McGinley started his career in the hotel industry but got tired of being yelled at. While still managing hotels, Mitch started night school to get his MBA in accounting. …
Owner of Multiple Businesses Acquires a Business During COVID
This week, Jared sits down with Isaac Saucedo, owner of Quick-Dry Flood Services. The previous owner was retiring and offered the business to Isaac and his business partner. Isaac took the offer seriously, saving money to make it happen. Isaac Saucedo grew up in San Diego and got into the construction industry through his father, who was a building inspector …
Lessons from the IBBA Top Individual Deal Maker 3 Years Running
This week Jared interviews Trent Lee, and they discuss much more than buying and selling businesses. Trent was the International Business Brokers Association (IBBA) Top Individual Deal Maker in 2019, 2020, and 2021, and in 2019 was also awarded the Outstanding Producer award. He should also win in 2022. He also holds his business appraiser license. Trent provides great insight …