# Good Bones: Saving a $3m Business in Decline

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Podcast: [Acquiring Minds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/acquiring-minds-3909119)
Published: 2026-06-15T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/himmat-singh-epi-colorspace
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## Resource

Despite his love of operations, Himmat Singh intended to own his acquisition passively. Then the lead sales guy quit. Register for the webinar: Understanding a Quality of Earnings Analysis: What's Included and Why - Thu, Jun 18 - https://bit.ly/4vhhY3t Topics in Himmat’s interview: Operating a business for a billionaire in India Ran traditional search, closed zero acquisitions Targeted recession-proof home care opportunities Became CEO of elder care company he couldn’t acquire Grew EBITDA 4x through operational cleanup and systems Sold company to private equity, remaining CEO Life-changing exit from elder care company Landed printing acquisition through relationships Prefers operating to financial modeling Structuring a screaming deal on a printing business References and how to contact Himmat: LinkedIn EPI-Colorspace Circle of Life Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses: Pioneer Capital Advisory Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team 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 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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