About this episode
Shawn Allard didn't want a food business, but an ice cream shop with good margins & a local following changed his mind. Topics in Shawn’s interview:Realizing he’s not a zero-to-one guyMore reps = more rewardGetting brokers to take him seriously at age 26Why he was comfortable “buying small”Buying a local ice cream businessHorror stories of food and beverageKeeping his W-2 after buying the businessHis vision to open more locationsThe value of brand and reputationLearning the business before making changesReferences and how to contact Shawn:[email protected] Ice CreamBuy a Franchise Portfolio: How to Choose the BrandLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition Lab
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