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Leaving Wall Street to Buy a $1m Manufacturing Business

Leaving Wall Street to Buy a $1m Manufacturing Business

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After 25 years on The Street, Brian Anderson discovered passion in buying small businesses — despite brutal challenges.

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Topics in Brian’s interview:

  • Career in investment banking/hedge funds
  • Closure of his firm
  • Pursuing small business as an asset class
  • Low multiples are fairly valued
  • Acquiring in manufacturing
  • Learning every operational function himself
  • Acquiring with no debt
  • Being away from his family M-F
  • His big mistake during Covid
  • Selling to his COO

References and how to contact Brian:

  • LinkedIn
  • His essay on the experience: Deco Manufacturing Summary and Lessons

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  • From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.com

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  • The Acquisition Lab

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  • See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
  • Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
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Edited by Anton Rohozov

Produced by Pam Cameron

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