About this episode
Michael Arrieta's holdco has made 3 acquisitions since 2020. Sales & culture, not tech, have proven to be the key levers. Topics in Michael’s interview: How he built the holding company Garden CityWhy he is drawn to service businessesHis experience with fast-growth startups in Silicon ValleyHow he almost doubled EBITDA in less than a yearThe mistakes he made with his first acquisitionThe 3 ways he finds companies to buyHow he improves workplace culture in the service industryHow Garden City adds value to their companiesHow to carefully add new technology after acquisitionWhy he is recruiting searchers to run businessesReferences and how to contact Michael:Michael Arrieta's TwitterMichael Arrieta's LinkedInExcellence Wins by Horst SchulzeBrent Beshore's TwitterGarden City
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