# Too Good to Be True: Year 1 in a $700k SDE Business

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Podcast: [Acquiring Minds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/acquiring-minds-3909119)
Published: 2026-05-14T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/zack-mutnik-jeff-masters-mutts-electric
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## Resource

Zack Mutnik thought he bought a $1.5m electrical contracting business for 2.3x. The numbers weren't what they seemed. Register for the webinar: Kill It Early: Spot Red Flags Before Spending on Diligence - TODAY!! - https://bit.ly/4eBVO6E Topics in Zack’s interview: Learning leadership in the Navy Managing chaos with ADHD Undisclosed surprises after acquisition Replacing 8/10 employees Heavy emphasis on company culture Deciding to change the business name Training his employees to be independent Growing revenue despite a rocky start Marketing is not a quick fix Finding employees in a rural market References and how to contact Zack: TikTok Facebook LinkedIn Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta . Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR: From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.com Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team 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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