16 Months to Exit: Cleaning Up in Street Sweeping

Manny Saxena quickly bought 3 street-sweeping businesses to become the largest player in NorCal. A big PE fund noticed. Topics in Manny’s interview:The importance of maintaining a strong pipeline during searchWhy he chose a street-sweeping business during COVIDThe transition into running a blue-collar business and motivating the teamWhy he recommends in-person conversations with sellersAdvice for other immigrants in businessThe importance of attitude and soft skills in hiringManaging long-term contracts in an inflationary environmentThe decision to sell the business to a private equity firmThe pros and cons of having a union presenceHis ongoing roll-up strategy in the solar industryReferences and how to contact Manny:LinkedInHBR Case Study: Swept Up in Uncertainty at PowerSweepingMars Equity PartnersConnect with A-players who can run your business remotely:More Staffing Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund TeamConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter