This 40-year-old automation integrator in SoCal claims 31% margins. So why does the listing read like they have 3 customers and have never once tried to sell? @girdley calls it a nightmare. @endresenheather is the lone optimist. Listen now ⬇️

If you're looking to buy a business, come out to my free talk tomorrow with @EndresenHeather How to finance your SMB acquisition. Tomorrow, 12 CT / 1 ET luma.com/qmanhint

Girdley's obviously not talking about the podcast here. We've been perfect since day 1.

Thanks Andrew!

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