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(replay)Art of the Roll-Up: 40 Businesses in 4 Years

(replay)Art of the Roll-Up: 40 Businesses in 4 Years

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Jeff Homer bought a small local music school as a fun side hustle. It turned out to be the opportunity of a lifetime.

Topics in Jeff interview:

  • Switching from high finance to music schools
  • Buying his first music school as a side project
  • Raising growth equity after first 2 acquisitions
  • Acquiring a music school every month
  • Artists’ negative predisposition toward selling
  • Comparing profitability of music vs. dance
  • Importance of general managers in scaling
  • Implementing apps to streamline operations
  • Other industries with roll-up potential
  • Rolling up 60+ music/dance schools nationwide

References and how to contact Jeff:

  • LinkedIn
  • Ensemble Performing Arts

Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:

  • From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.com

Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

  • Pioneer Capital Advisory

The ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:

  • The Acquisition Lab

Connect with Acquiring Minds:

  • See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel
  • Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn
  • Follow Will on Twitter

Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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