# From $700k Purgatory to $3m: A Mosquito Joe Update

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Podcast: [Acquiring Minds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/acquiring-minds-3909119)
Published: 2026-08-20T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/neil-finneran-mosquito-joe-2
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/fb7e6c04/f4491e74.mp3
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## Resource

Neil Finneran returns 3 years after buying a business so small it barely paid him a salary — now on pace for $800k. Register for the webinars: Learn to Avoid the #1 Reason Acquisitions Fail - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4qg4P9k Licenses & Regulatory Issues When Buying a Business - Tue, Aug 25 - https://bit.ly/4wTADDf Topics in Neil’s interview: Neil’s previous appearance on Acquiring Minds His background in hedge funds Pain of buying small Managing labor and no-shows Implementing a hybrid-pay model for techs The acquisition that tripled his revenue Christmas lights services in the off season Rising customer acquisition costs Barriers to entry in pest control Why his outcome diverged from Jesse Sunquist’s References and how to contact Neil: LinkedIn Mosquito Joe of Andover-Peabody Neil’s first appearance on Acquiring Minds: How to Survive Going from Hedge Funds to SMB Owner Jesse’s most recent appearance on Acquiring Minds: 3 Years, $80k In: An Honest Update Jesse’s first appearance on Acquiring Minds: How to Widen Your Search to Buy a Business Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Pioneer Capital Advisory Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta . Contact Jenny to learn how Engage can run people operations in your acquisition: Jenny Thear: jthear@engagepeo.com 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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