Register here for the webinar, The DO's & DON'Ts of the LOI (legal office hours) https://bit.ly/3yCQaOwDespite having no experience in manufacturing, Jens Grudno jumped when he heard about a failing straight-razor business. Topics in Jens’s interview: Buying a bankrupt razor manufacturerEmbracing risk in German business cultureCleaning out and moving a 116-year old businessAnother company poaching their clientsPitfalls to avoid when buying a businessDeveloping a new, innovative productOperating a company six hours from homeComparing start-ups to acquisitionValue of going where there's less competitionThe craft of manufacturingReferences and how to contact Jens: [email protected] OnlineSmithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one: Smithlist - Operate & Lead a BusinessRegister for the Self-Funded Search Conference, September 13th - 15th in Dallas: Self-Funded Search ConferenceLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory: The Acquisition LabGet a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business: Contact [email protected] or visit Aspen HRConnect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter