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Michael Girdley (@Girdley), Mills Snell (@thegeneralmills), and Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) talk about a 15-year-old Telecom Tower Business in the southeast side of Dallas. We share our perspectives on this business transaction and determine whether we’d buy this or not. The rise of technology is transforming every aspect of society, and in this episode, we will discuss whether the impending technological changes will be beneficial or harmful. In addition, we will discuss the factors that we believe should be prioritized by a buyer.
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Show Notes:
(00:00) - Introduction
(00:39) - Our sponsor is SMBash
(02:02) - Deal & financials: A 15-year-old Telecom Tower Business
(03:43) - What does this company do?
(08:47) - Mike’s idea on the deal
(11:44) - What do we think of this deal, and why do we hate it?
(13:52) - Is this industry in a bull or a bear market?
(14:59) - Why would you sell a business which is about to close a BIG contract?
(16:23) - Is there an obsolescence risk on the tech side?
(18:58) - What should buyers prioritize?
(20:07) - How are some investments so profitable? What does this mean for VC & PE investing?
(21:06) - What do we think about betting on future tech trends?
(23:20) - Is there a bull case for “soon to be obsolete” businesses?
(29:30) - We’re looking for B2B service businesses. Send ‘em over!
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