Episode
How to Buy a $20m Business as a First-Timer
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- Acquiring Minds
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- Jun 11, 2026
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- 5465
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Summary
When Alan Turkus found a business with a mission, he knew he'd found the right fit for the final chapter of his career. Topics in Alan’s interview: Background in book publishing Post-MBA career in tech Taking a career break to raise his son From co-op cashier to co-CEO Seeking security through business ownership Acquiring a home health and hospice franchise Raising equity from search investors Retaining a little over 50% ownership Structuring with 2 forgivable seller notes The advantage of buying a bigger business References and how to contact Alan: LinkedIn Interim Healthcare of Twin Cities Elliott Edge on Acquiring Minds: 1 Business vs Many: Deciding to Roll Up Grant Hensel of Entrepreneurial Capital Jacob Hall of Kando Capital PROX Capital Group 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