Life as an Operator: Leaving PE to Buy a $2m Tree Business
Kaustubh Deo reflects on his first year as the owner of a tree business versus his former life in NYC private equity.
Topics in Kaustubh’s interview:
Buying a tree service business
Buyer’s vs seller’s discretionary earnings
Reflecting on 13 months as a business owner
Possibility for roll-ups
Being an outsider in the tree industry
Change management
His thoughts on holdcos
Measuring success for his business
Life as a business owner vs. life in private equity
His advice for searchers
Links and how to contact Kaustubh:
kd@bloomatree.com
Kaustubh on Think Like an Owner
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