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High Margin & Big Upside in Lice Treatment

Derek Croft bought a $1m SDE business with a national footprint in an unusual niche. Just don't call him The Lice King.

Topics in Derek’s interview:

Leaving Bain to search for a business

Acquiring LiceDoctors

Why it’s good for a profitable business to be imperfect

Personal satisfaction from helping customers

Payroll emergency on day 2

Competition in the lice removal industry

High staff turnover despite good pay

Speeding up their response time

Raising public awareness of their service

His goal to double in 5 years

References and how to contact Derek:

LinkedIn

LiceDoctors

ETA Circle

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