A Cautionary Tale of Buying Too Small

JD Klein bought a print shop for $100k, thinking such a small acquisition carried little risk. The opposite was true. (This is a rebroadcast from December 2021.) 

Themes from JD's interview:

• Running a strong-growth, low-margin business
• Selling your house to make ends meet
• Why very small businesses come with higher risk
• Acquirers should hire a financial planner
• Pivoting your strategy when uncontrollable roadblocks emerge
• Pros & cons of the printing industry for acquirers
• Personal victories vs. financial victories

Reach JD at:

• @jdklein33
• LinkedIn

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