The Power of Conviction in Buying a Business

Matt Barnes bought a $400k SDE linen laundry business, channeling his conviction at big decision points along the way.

Topics in Matt’s interview:

• Doing a narrow geographic search
• Pros and cons of door-to-door proprietary outreach to sellers
• Importance of having his wife on board
• Getting emotionally invested in deals
• His values-based reason for acquiring a business
• The business sustaining fire damage before purchase
• Buying a commercial laundry business
• Niches within the laundry industry
• Realities of being an owner-operator
• How hard work builds character

References and how to contact Matt:

• LinkedIn
• Professional Touch Laundry Service
• Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
• How to Shorten Your Search to Buy a Business | Sam Rosati Interview

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