16 Months to Exit: Cleaning Up in Street Sweeping
Manny Saxena quickly bought 3 street-sweeping businesses to become the largest player in NorCal. A big PE fund noticed.
Topics in Manny’s interview:
The importance of maintaining a strong pipeline during search
Why he chose a street-sweeping business during COVID
The transition into running a blue-collar business and motivating the team
Why he recommends in-person conversations with sellers
Advice for other immigrants in business
The importance of attitude and soft skills in hiring
Managing long-term contracts in an inflationary environment
The decision to sell the business to a private…
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