02 Mar Acquiring Minds: Second Time’s the Charm as Owner of a $4M Business
Joe Springsteen’s first shot at ownership was brutal. He bought a biohazard cleanup business, spent three grueling years handling crime scenes and infestations himself, then shut it down. Still, his drive to own something endured. After hearing Sam Rosati on the Acquiring Minds podcast, Joe joined Sam’s bootcamp, where he met broker Jackie Hirsch. She helped him acquire Mallard Systems, a $3 million commercial outdoor cleaning company that fit his background in property management. The result: a far smoother chapter. By the end of 2025, revenue had grown to $4 million, up 25% from 2023.
