# Growing Profits 30% in the First 1.5 Years

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Podcast: [Acquiring Minds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/acquiring-minds-3909119)
Published: 2026-03-05T08:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/jonathan-taylor-aek-technology
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/90ecc8b3/2d3685bf.mp3
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## Resource

Jonathan Taylor has quickly grown revenue 40% at his acquisition through digitization, process improvement, and sales. Topics in Jonathan’s interview: Searching while working full-time His “now or never” moment approaching 40 Restricting his search to Los Angeles Over-equitizing the deal Structuring a forgivable seller note Accepting 60% ownership Finding long-term hold investors Buying from a non-retiring seller Christian stewardship principles Growing revenue 40% References and how to contact Jonathan: LinkedIn AEK Technology Phil Koller on Acquiring Minds: Comfortable Concentration for a $800k SDE Business Shaun Stimpson on Acquiring Minds: Started Mid-Career, Grew to $38m in 3 Years Learn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition Lab 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 Produced by Pam Cameron

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