Wait... what? You laid-off 90% of your staff?!? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 92
Wait... what? You laid-off 90% of your staff?!? - Acquisitions Anonymous Episode 92
Bill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) hosts this incredible episode with special guest Peter Erickson (@smbpete). Pete walks us through his incredible journey,...
Let us know if you enjoyed this episodeBill D’Alessandro (@BillDA) hosts this incredible episode with special guest Peter Erickson (@smbpete). Pete walks us through his incredible journey, starting as an apprentice in the physical therapy business, going through his transition into a business owner, leadership challenges, layoffs, getting things thrown at him, overcoming disease to returning to a lost business, buying mistakes & what he’d do differently.This is a packed episode, buckle up...
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