About this episode
Chad Hildebrant knew the best deals have hair on them. The trick is finding the right hair, turning red flags green. Topics in Chad’s interview:Buying a business that was not financeableGetting a 60% seller noteReconstructing 3 years of financial recordsDeal fatigue during negotiationsBurning himself out in the first quarter post-transition3 explanations for chaos in a businessComparing management to parentingThe 3 types of candle makersHow he generates new salesThe importance of having friends who are operatorsReferences and how to contact Chad:LinkedInTwitterA candle co.Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition Lab Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team
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