Podcast:Acquiring Minds Published On: Thu Jun 05 2025 Description: Register for the webinar:How to Outsource Your Search: Understanding Buy-Side Advisory - Jun 5th - https://bit.ly/43PpR4RChristine Traylor is bringing entrepreneurial ambition to a business often dismissed as a side gig for retireesTopics in Christine’s interview:Pivoting from international development to business ownerAcquiring a historic B&B in Dupont Circle A seller who refused to negotiate on priceLiving on site with her family at the B&BCalculating the value of the real estateRaising 2 small children in their businessLong, frustrating buying processCombining SBA, conventional loan and seller noteDifficulty in hiring an innkeeperStanding out amongst the hospitality competitionReferences and how to contact Christine:LinkedInchristine@swannhouse.comSwann HouseInstagramWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you’re a searcherGet 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 MindsConnect 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