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How 1 SBA Loan Brought Down 2 Businesses
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- Acquiring Minds
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- Jul 30, 2026
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- 5677
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Summary
Edgar Galindo and his partner bought 2 businesses with SBA loans. Now he's facing the consequences of shuttering both. Topics in Edgar’s interview: Construction background in his family business “Google-funded search” Wanted flexibility to start a family Austin-only geographic search Found partner through Searchfunder First deal: Austin landscaping company Buying a second business within 6 months Making quick changes to the business Undisclosed liabilities and customer-stealing employees Closing both businesses and facing bankruptcy References and how to contact Edgar: LinkedIn 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 Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR: From this page or contact [email protected] 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