The $150k Hiding in the Business He Bought
Patrick Dunphy acquired a low-seven-figure interpreter agency, then halved its collection times in year one.
Topics in Patrick’s interview:
- From Army aviation to business ownership
- Why Patrick chose ownership over corporate success
- Three years searching while working full-time
- Turning red flags into acquisition opportunities
- Why intrinsic value matters beyond financial returns
- Building a scalable, contractor-driven service business
- Structuring an SBA acquisition without seller financing
- Cutting payment times in half through better invoicing
- Preserving trust through a quiet ownership transition
- Growing through new markets and government contracts
References and how to contact Patrick:
Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:
Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.
- Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.
Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition:
- Jenny Thear: [email protected]
Connect with Acquiring Minds:
- See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
- Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
- Follow Will on Twitter
Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron
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