The Roll-Up with No Investors & No Clock

Tyler Hoffman has bought 4 telecom companies with no outside equity, and works 15 hours a week to get to $50m.Topics in Tyler’s interview:Lessons from being fired repeatedlyFinding and acquiring Metro WirelessFilling experience gaps with charismaFinancing the $4.5 million acquisitionNavigating a difficult ownership transitionDiscovering hidden operational problems post-close Losing half of earnings — and survivingRebuilding Metro Wireless through operational improvements3 tuck-in acquisitionsBalancing business growth with personal autonomyReferences and how to contact Tyler:LinkedInHoffman CapitalMetro WirelessJeff Homer’s webinar: Architecture of an Entrepreneurial Roll-UpGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring MindsThe ecosystem for serious acquisition entrepreneurs—education, capital, community, and post-close support to buy and grow a business:The Acquisition LabWork with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:Pioneer Capital AdvisoryConnect with Acquiring Minds:See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton Rohozov and produced by Pam Cameron