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• 5 Stages of the Business Buying Process - Thu March 6 - https://bit.ly/435spfe

Barker Squire has grown his crane servicing business gradually over 6 years. Now he turns his attention to what's next.

Topics in Barker’s interview:

• Leading teams in the Marine Corps
• Getting a conventional loan instead of SBA
• Keeping his ears open in seller meetings
• Pros and cons of government contracts
• Employees walking out
• Staying safe in a dangerous job
• The owner staying as an employee
• Growing revenue 3x in 6 years
• His vision to build a holdco
• Promoting an employee to CEO

References and how to contact Barker:

• LinkedIn
• Barker's album on Spotify 
• Craneworks, Inc.
• John Gilson

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• Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring Minds

Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:

• From this page or contact mark@aspenhr.com

Work with an SBA broker who focuses exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

• Matthias Smith of Pioneer Capital Advisory

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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