# Acquiring Isn't Always a One-Way Door

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Podcast: [Acquiring Minds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/acquiring-minds-3909119)
Published: 2026-08-03T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/gabriel-cruz-avila-katy-tile-and-marble
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## Resource

Gabriel Cruz Avila bought a $1.4M remodeling business, weathered a divorce and burnout, then sold it two years later. Register for the webinar: The 3 Paths to Franchising for Acquisition Entrepreneurs - Thu, Aug 6 - https://bit.ly/4pY7VOX Topics in Gabriel’s interview: Lessons learned from his dad’s business Getting bored in the oil and gas industry Joining ETA Circle in Houston Leaning on his warehouse management experience Acquiring a tile and marble company Failing to dig deep into historical revenue Using technology to eliminate 2 admin roles Negative working capital in home remodels Going through a divorce Burnout led to selling the business References and how to contact Gabriel: gabriel.cruz.avila@gmail.com LinkedIn Katy Tile & Marble ETA Circle Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value): Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring Minds The ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business: The Acquisition Lab Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Pioneer Capital Advisory Connect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter Edited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron

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