The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra Full episode details here: https://youtu.be/u30TU9Jhffc Get ready for Episode 427 with Kevin Bibelhausen, President of Heritage Fabrics! Kevin shares expert tips on buying and managing businesses, emphasizing the importance of leveraging skills and staying industry-agnostic.  From leveraging skills to navigating challenges in the fashion industry, he's got you covered. Discover his financing secrets and get ready to conquer entrepreneurial networks.  Learn Kevin's financing strategy involving SBA loans and equity raising, and gain valuable advice on navigating entrepreneurial networks. Don't miss out on this jam-packed episode! Tune in now for "Unveiling Business Success: Mastering Textile Acquisitions with Kevin Bibelhausen. Unlock the Secrets of Your Revenue Orbit: Launch Your Business to New Heights! Download our FREE Understanding Your Orbit Guide here: https://captainscouncil.com/understand_your_orbit    Ways to connect with Kevin Bibelhausen: Email: info@heritagefabrics.com Website: https://bibelhausen.com/ Personal Twitter: https://twitter.com/bibelhausen Personal LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bibelhausen/ Company Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/heritagefabricsllc/ Company Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HeritageFabricsLLC Company LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/heritagefabrics/ What’s in this podcast episode? 00:35 Who is our guest for today, and what are his roles in business 01:28 How did he transition from healthcare technology to the textile industry 03:10 Why is having a decade of reviewed financials attractive to potential buyers 04:38 How did he approach buying a business in an industry he was not familiar with 06:26 What were the key factors that attracted him to the textile business he bought 10:56 How did his desire for a career change lead him to acquire a business 10:57 captainscouncil.com 13:17 Why are more business owners considering selling their businesses 14:55 What unexpected blessings did he discover after acquiring the textile business 18:12 What were some of the unexpected challenges he faced after acquiring the business 21:43 How did he finance the acquisition of the business 25:40 How does his fund, Fruition Capital, help entrepreneurs acquire businesses 27:28 Who has been a key mentor for him in his journey of acquiring businesses I highly suggest you watch this entire exchange between Kevin Bibelhausen and ⭐️Todd Westra If you're looking for tips and strategies to grow and scale your business, this episode is for you! 1. Subscribe and Listen to ⁠The Growth and Scaling Podcast with Todd Westra ⁠ 2. Supercharge your growth and tap into the wisdom of others. Schedule a pre-podcast call today. https://content.toddwestra.com/ 3. Join our CEO peer advisory board and be part of a supportive community of like-minded leaders. ⁠https://captainscouncil.com/home⁠ 4. Maximize LinkedIn outreach. Join our webinar for solutions to time constraints in connecting and engaging with desired prospects.   ⁠https://www.linqed.ai/⁠