Growing Profits 30% in the First 1.5 Years
05 March 2026

Growing Profits 30% in the First 1.5 Years

Acquiring Minds

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Jonathan Taylor has quickly grown revenue 40% at his acquisition through digitization, process improvement, and sales.

Topics in Jonathan’s interview:

    Searching while working full-timeHis “now or never” moment approaching 40Restricting his search to Los AngelesOver-equitizing the dealStructuring a forgivable seller noteAccepting 60% ownershipFinding long-term hold investorsBuying from a non-retiring sellerChristian stewardship principlesGrowing revenue 40%

References and how to contact Jonathan:

    LinkedInAEK TechnologyPhil Koller on Acquiring Minds: Comfortable Concentration for a $800k SDE BusinessShaun Stimpson on Acquiring Minds: Started Mid-Career, Grew to $38m in 3 Years

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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron