Buying a metal fabricator with $1m in earnings pivoted Paul Callahan into the new entrepreneurial chapter of his career.

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Topics in Paul’s interview:

• M&A, integrations, and private equity experience
• COVID Zoom fatigue sparked career pivot
• Atlanta’s crowded deal market challenges
• Hiring buy-side help while still working
• Pursuing full ownership without outside investors
• Navigating two simultaneous LOIs carefully
• Choosing SBA 504 over 7(a) financing for the real estate
• Acquiring a high capex business
• Replacing Ferrari equipment with Toyota reliability
• Why consultants make strong ETA operators

References and how to contact Paul:

• LinkedIn
• Metro Metal Works

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Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron