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How 1 SBA Loan Brought Down 2 Businesses

Edgar Galindo and his partner bought 2 businesses with SBA loans. Now he's facing the consequences of shuttering both.

Topics in Edgar’s interview:

Construction background in his family business

“Google-funded search”

Wanted flexibility to start a family

Austin-only geographic search

Found partner through Searchfunder

First deal: Austin landscaping company

Buying a second business within 6 months

Making quick changes to the business

Undisclosed liabilities and customer-stealing employees

Closing both businesses and facing bankruptcy

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