Smithlist is a job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a Business After success as a traditional searcher, Eric Calderon started building an industry-focused holding company in 2020. Topics in Eric’s interview: Accepting investment from Rick and Royce Acquiring through traditional search Commitment to community banks Ups and downs of the oil and gas industry “You gotta tell your story to anyone who’s listening” Emotional challenges of downsizing Shared services vs. decentralization Recruiting patient capital for a long-term hold Why $1m SDE is the target size for holdco acquisitions Evolving from operator to investor References and how to contact Eric: LinkedIn TXE Capital Rick & Royce on Acquiring Minds: The 2 Professors Who Helped Start the ETA Movement Reid Pennebaker ETA Circle - Houston Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value): Book a call with Tim or
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