27 Apr Acquiring Minds: How to Buy a Carve-Out Business | Caroline Chapdelaine Interview
Caroline Chapdelaine bought a defense contracting business in October of last year. The business was a carve-out, that is, a larger business selling off one of its business units. We talk about the world of defense contracting, an enormous industry but one you don’t hear much about in our world of buying businesses. We also talk about the benefits of buying an asset-heavy business versus the asset-light businesses that searchers typically prefer. Caroline suffered a scary cash crunch during her transition, so be sure to listen for how she navigated her way through it, both emotionally and practically.
