Episode
How He Went From $0 to $1B/yr in ONLY 5 Years
- Podcast
- The SMB Deal Hunter Podcast
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- May 15, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 3836
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Summary
Want help buying a business? https://smbdealhunter.link/pro-yt In this episode, Steven Carroll breaks down how he turned his first HVAC acquisition into a $1B+ business in 5 years, the partnership model behind 32 more deals, and the $10 billion target he's chasing now. ◼️ Why three general managers in a row walked away from his very first attempt to buy a business ◼️ The $1.5 million hole on a $2 million profit business that nearly broke him in year one ◼️ The one seller who said yes after a year of pitches, and the model that unlocked 32 more deals ◼️ How he closes 8 to 10 acquisitions a year while processing 350 to 400 deals through his team Subscribe to the SMB Deal Hunter newsletter (200,000+ subscribers): https://join.smbdealhunter.xyz/ Follow Helen: Twitter: https://x.com/HelenGuo_ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/helen-guo-06674523/