Phil Miller turned a tiny pet shop doing $100k in sales into a regional pet boarding brand — and the ideal PE platform. Topics in Phil’s interview: Pivoting from real estate to the pet industry Slow renovation creating a financial mess Delegation is the key to growth The real cost of a cheap turnaround Building a pet resort brand Accelerating growth with Store Capital Why franchising is a poor option in his industry Dealing with tire-kicking searchers Partnering with private equity Emotional rollercoaster of combining cultures References and how to contact Phil: LinkedIn Pawville Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell Taylor Wallace - first appearance on Acquiring Minds: Buying Doggy Daycares After 10 Years in Tech Taylor Wallace - second appearance on Acquiring Minds: Why Sell to Private Equity: Former Guest Has an Exit Store Capital 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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