How to Buy a $20m Business as a First-Timer
Podcast: Acquiring MindsPublished On: Thu Jun 11 2026
Description: When Alan Turkus found a business with a mission, he knew he'd found the right fit for the final chapter of his career.Topics in Alan’s interview:Background in book publishingPost-MBA career in techTaking a career break to raise his sonFrom co-op cashier to co-CEOSeeking security through business ownershipAcquiring a home health and hospice franchiseRaising equity from search investorsRetaining a little over 50% ownershipStructuring with 2 forgivable seller notesThe advantage of buying a bigger businessReferences and how to contact Alan:LinkedInInterim Healthcare of Twin CitiesElliott Edge on Acquiring Minds: 1 Business vs Many: Deciding to Roll UpGrant Hensel of Entrepreneurial CapitalJacob Hall of Kando CapitalPROX Capital GroupConnect 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
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