# How 1 SBA Loan Brought Down 2 Businesses

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Podcast: [Acquiring Minds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/acquiring-minds-3909119)
Published: 2026-07-30T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/edgar-galindo-structure-landscapes
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/26e1aa37/14bccd3a.mp3
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## Resource

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 jenny@aspenhr.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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