From $1m to $25m in 6 Years
From $1m to $25m in 6 Years  
Podcast: Acquiring Minds
Published On: Mon Apr 27 2026
Description: Jeff Flannery is a great example of how franchising complements ETA, having rolled up 17 units since starting in 2019.Register for the webinars: Advanced Deal Mechanics: NWC, Net Debt & Purchase Price Adjustments - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4u9KyD6Add-Ons and Carve-Outs: How to Get Banks on Board - Thu, Apr 30 - https://bit.ly/3OpzRgxTopics in Jeff’s interview:Difference between a practice and a business18 years of running a procurement recruiting firmAcquiring a failing Hand and Stone locationImproving the franchisee playbookAsk franchisees for the actual profit marginsMastering the business from the bottom upWorking 100-hour weeks for yearsImplementing enrollment feesRunning spas in California through CovidBuilding an inbound and outbound offshore call centerReferences and how to contact Jeff:LinkedInjflannery@purpleeaglespas.comHand & StoneDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition.Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.Connect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron