Despite skepticism from her US investors, Ivona Butcher bought (and tripled) a business in her native Czech Republic. Topics in Ivona’s interview: Doing business in a post-Soviet culture Determination to acquire in the Czech Republic Buying a business as a married couple Getting into exhibition services right before Covid Losing all revenue at onset of Covid Pivoting to virtual events Finding work for their carpenters and metalsmiths Aggressively re-negotiating their loan with the bank Buying back the seller note at a huge discount Surviving Covid and doubling EBITDA References and how to contact Ivona: Ivona Butcher Corbin Butcher Beire Adam Rao on Acquiring Minds: Reviving a Covid-Crushed Business: $0 to $6M in 3 Years Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team 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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