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A Cautionary Tale of Buying Too Small

JD Klein bought a print shop for $100k, thinking such a small acquisition carried little risk. The opposite was true. (This is a rebroadcast from December 2021.)

Themes from JD's interview:

Running a strong-growth, low-margin business

Selling your house to make ends meet

Why very small businesses come with higher risk

Acquirers should hire a financial planner

Pivoting your strategy when uncontrollable roadblocks emerge

Pros & cons of the printing industry for acquirers

Personal victories vs. financial victories

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