The Front Lines of a Crisis
14 months ago, Russ Hadlock bought an auto glass business with $2.3m in sales. Today he is struggling to keep it alive.
Topics in Russ’s interview:
Inventing the Peloton handlebar tray
His life-changing exit from his company
Looking for stability and safety through acquisition
Fear of buying a company that was too big to operate
Expenses skyrocketing after transition
Impact of asset purchase on rent and insurance costs
Layoffs and belt tightening
Renegotiating his SBA loan
Consolidating locations as a Hail Mary
Need to get a job while still owning the business
References and how to contact…
The skinny
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