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Paul Quirk acquired a $800k EBITDA window & door business in the UK, continuing to live with his family in Switzerland. Topics in Paul's interview:Paul’s experience with JP Morgan in Geneva3 biggest differences between acquisition in the UK vs the USThe variety of ways Paul reached out to businesses during searchHis decision to start the Buy and Build podcastHow he decided to buy a window/door installation businessThe changes he made to the company’s processesWhy he redesigned the company’s finance teamPros and cons of a “first day speech”His weekly commute between Geneva and Norwich, UKThe future of his own podcastReferences and how to reach Paul:Paul Quirk's LinkedInAmber Home ImprovementsBuy and Build podcast - Brad Nathan episode - Gerald Ratner episode - Simon Webster episodeOwned and Operated podcastThink Like an Owner podcastThe SMB OPS Show podcastRegister for a live gathering of SMB, Micro-PE, and ETA owners, operators and investors:SMBashLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter