Life as an Operator: Leaving PE to Buy a $2m Tree Business

Kaustubh Deo reflects on his first year as the owner of a tree business versus his former life in NYC private equity. Topics in Kaustubh’s interview:Buying a tree service businessBuyer’s vs seller’s discretionary earningsReflecting on 13 months as a business ownerPossibility for roll-upsBeing an outsider in the tree industryChange managementHis thoughts on holdcosMeasuring success for his businessLife as a business owner vs. life in private equityHis advice for searchersLinks and how to contact Kaustubh:[email protected] Kaustubh on Think Like an OwnerBlooma Tree ExpertsGet complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter