"Life is Just Brighter" in a $1.2m Distribution Business

Episode notes

Joseph Cruz left a lucrative job in finance to pursue business ownership. Year 1 has gone well (despite losing his GM). Register for the webinars: What Type of Franchise Is Right for You? - TOMORROW!! - The Operator’s Perspective: Running a Business for an Owner - Thu, Apr 9 - Topics in Joseph’s interview: Growing up in a Filipino immigrant family Why aging infrastructure creates long-term opportunity The laundromat that started it all Running an “oh sh*t” business Construction seasonality in Chicago Last-minute GM retirement before closing Running the business while still working his W-2 job The scramble to digitize knowledge stuck in employees’ heads Building systems, vendor lists, and shared documentation Setting the company’s “emotional temperature” as the owner References and how to contact Joseph: LinkedIn A&A LinkedIn A&A Equipment and Supply Co.

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