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Recent Guest Exits for 8 Figures

February 23, 2023
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oday's interview is with Jason Andrews, whom you'll remember from his first appearance on Acquiring Minds in June.

Jason maxed out the SBA loan and scraped together every last dollar to buy a business whose enterprise value was in the high 7 figures.

So, as a lone acquisition entrepreneur, this was a very big bite.

Well today we conclude Jason's story. Shortly after that June interview, Jason exited his business, selling it to a strategic acquirer for a life-changing sum.

What a fantastic outcome.

Here is the final chapter to Jason Andrews' acquisition of GroupSource:

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February 23, 2023

Recent Guest Exits for 8 Figures

Shortly after his first interview in June, Jason Andrews sold his business to a strategic buyer for a life-changing sum.

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oday's interview is with Jason Andrews, whom you'll remember from his first appearance on Acquiring Minds in June.

Jason maxed out the SBA loan and scraped together every last dollar to buy a business whose enterprise value was in the high 7 figures.

So, as a lone acquisition entrepreneur, this was a very big bite.

Well today we conclude Jason's story. Shortly after that June interview, Jason exited his business, selling it to a strategic acquirer for a life-changing sum.

What a fantastic outcome.

Here is the final chapter to Jason Andrews' acquisition of GroupSource:

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