Bricklayer to Blue-Collar Empire
Podcast: Acquiring MindsPublished On: Thu Mar 12 2026
Description: After building a masonry business over 5+ years, Justin Escajeda bought his first company in 2018 and never looked back.Register for the webinars: From Owner to Owner: Business Transition Lessons - TODAY - https://bit.ly/46K82p5Topics in Justin’s interview:His early career as a stone masonGrowing his side jobs into a companyLiquidating his real estate investmentsFocusing on masonry nichesAcquiring his first business for a 1.3 multipleRecruiting managers based on work ethicHis flat compensation and guaranteed bonus structureHow he prevents fraud and mismanagementKeeping company names the same after buyingThe personal cost of overseeing 11 companiesReferences and how to contact Justin:LinkedInEscajeda HoldingsGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you’re a searcherLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect 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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