Honeymoon, Darkness, then Light

After a rollercoaster year in his appliance repair business, John Schooler returns with scars, wisdom, and optimism. Topics in John’s interview:John bought an appliance repair business 14 months agoHow he runs a repair business without having repair skillsThe disaster that took away 20% of revenue overnightWhy running a business is harder than a marathonThe pros and cons of working with home warranty companiesWhat he would do differently from day oneWhat he learned about retaining employeesHis role in day-to-day operationsHis system for training techniciansJohn's original appearance on Acquiring Minds:Buying a Business & Having a BlastLinks and how to contact John:TwitterLinkedInAppliance ProfessionalTwitter thread mentionedReg ZellerOverhaul your website with ongoing support & unlimited edits, all for a flat monthly fee:EversiteGet 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 channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter