# Kevin Bibelhausen - An Alternative Path to Business Ownership

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Podcast: [5Q's With GentOfTech](https://stenobird.com/podcast/5q-s-with-gentoftech-6964652)
Published: 2024-09-20T20:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://gentof.tech/
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## Resource

In this episode of 5Q's, host Michael Greenberg ( https://x.com/gentoftech ) interviews Kevin Bibelhausen ( https://x.com/bibelhausen ), who shares his insights on entrepreneurship through business acquisition, the import industry, and leveraging existing infrastructure for growth. Kevin is a former technology executive for a large public hospital system, in early 2022 he acquired a textile company, and now focuses on textile sourcing, design, and distribution. [00:00] Introduction and Kevin's background [03:30] How Kevin acquired the business [06:15] Latest learning: Complexities of imports [09:30] Business bet: Leveraging changes in the textile space [12:45] One thing everyone should know: Alternative paths to entrepreneurship [16:00] Gratitude: The importance of a support network [18:30] Current challenge: Updating technology infrastructure [21:00] Discussion on HR outsourcing and PEOs — Connect with Michael Greenberg here; https://x.com/gentoftech https://www.linkedin.com/in/gentoftech/ https://www.3rdbrain.co/ — Connect with Kevin Bibelhausen here; https://x.com/bibelhausen https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibelhausen/

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