It Really Happened: 100% Financing for an $8m Business

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We caution against thinking you can find it: 100% seller financing. But Renan Cortez did — and on a sizable business.

Topics in Renan’s interview:

• His background as an Army medic
• Learning about acquisition via Codie Sanchez
• Using a virtual assistant to search for a business
• Negotiating a 100% seller note
• Feeling motivated by philanthropy
• Spending too much money too fast after transition
• Getting a bridge loan to make payroll
• Rebranding the restoration company
• Raising capital for growth
• His large roll-up vision

References and how to contact Renan:

• LinkedIn
• Twitter
• Syndicate Building Solutions
• Syndicate Venture Group

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