Inspired Or Acquired

Cheryl Ham has built Hypnotic Yarn into a +$1M revenue business with 28% net profit margin and 80% of revenue on a subscription basis. She was an amazing story of trying to 'create a little side hustle' that has become a great business with a great mission to help customers unleash their creativity. We discuss what her business might be worth today and future plans for the company.  Hypnotic Yarn Website: https://hypnoticyarn.com/ Clint Fiore & Bison Business: https://bisonbusiness.com/ Patrick Dichter & Appletree: https://appletreebusiness.com/

Devin Wanzor has bought and sold more than 10 businesses. He joins the podcast to share his journey from being an SBA lender to being part of a sign manufacturing roll up to buying a high end liquor store and recently buying a business close to his passion for flying planes. We also discuss how he's improved profitability as an operator and his unique perspective helping others with financial due diligence. Devin Wanzor on X: https://twitter.com/DevinWanzor Devin Wanzor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devin-wanzor-5459a31/ Clint Fiore & Bison Business: https://bisonbusiness.com/ Patrick Dichter & Appletree: https://appletreebusiness.com/

Chris Edwards recently sold his flooring business in Steamboat, Colorado. He bought the business just 3.5 years prior then quickly grew revenue 50% and grew EBITDA 100%. He's an amazing example of what's possible in acquisition entrepreneurship. Our conversation dives into the hard lessons, growth levers, and his decision to sell.  Chris Edwards on X: https://twitter.com/toph_edwards Chris Edwards on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-edwards-44664052/ Clint Fiore & Bison Business: https://bisonbusiness.com/ Patrick Dichter & Appletree: https://appletreebusiness.com/

'POV Husband' is a genuine, funny follow on TikTok and Instagram. Prior to becoming a content creator he worked in banking and bought a business to escape his 9-5. He ended up buying a fast casual restaurant in 2020. Then they quickly bought a 2nd and 3rd location with real estate. In 2022 they decided to sell 2 of the locations. We discuss how much they made on the sale, why restaurants sell for lower multiples, and what businesses he's debating next.  POV Husband on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pov_husband POV on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pov_husband/?hl=en POV Husband YouTube video on restaurant profitability: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nd4wrWpwHdI&t=28s Clint Fiore, Bison Business: https://bisonbusiness.com/ Patrick Dichter, Appletree: https://appletreebusiness.com/

Matt Cafrelli left a stable career in accounting to dive into the riskier world of acquisition entrepreneurship. He and his partner created a HoldCo to buy some service businesses. Their first acquisition was a window cleaning company in April 2023, followed quickly by a landscaping business in March 2024. We discuss the pros and cons of buying on the small side, future acquisitions, and their long term goals for the holding company. Matt Cafrelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcafrelli/  Clint Fiore and Bison Business: https://bisonbusiness.com/ Patrick Dichter and Appletree: https://appletreebusiness.com/