Leaving Wall Street to Buy a $1m Manufacturing Business
Podcast: Acquiring MindsPublished On: Thu Mar 19 2026
Description: After 25 years on The Street, Brian Anderson discovered passion in buying small businesses — despite brutal challenges.Register for the webinar:How to Handle Common Employee Issues When Buying a Business - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4sa946lTopics in Brian’s interview:Career in investment banking/hedge fundsClosure of his firmPursuing small business as an asset classLow multiples are fairly valuedAcquiring in manufacturingLearning every operational function himselfAcquiring with no debtBeing away from his family M-FHis big mistake during CovidSelling to his COOReferences and how to contact Brian:LinkedInHis essay on the experience: Deco Manufacturing Summary and LessonsDownload the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR:From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.comGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron
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