From Acquisition to Exit: The MFG Journey with Mike Fritz, Ep #2

Curious about buying, building, or selling a machine shop? In this episode of Buy the Numbers, Investor and CNC Machine Shop Owner Mike Fritz breaks down his strategies for structuring deals, increasing business value, and overcoming the challenges of acquisition.  Mike also drops actionable insights on how to position your company for sale, maximize cash flow, and decouple the business from owner dependency to attract buyers—and increase your multiple. Whether you're considering entering the world of manufacturing or looking to optimize your existing business, this episode offers expert advice on navigating this industry. Tune in to discover practical steps you can take today to grow, sell, or acquire a business.  You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in... [4:11] From real estate to machine shop acquisition  [9:48] Mike's experience building a portfolio of machine shops [11:55] Where do you start? How do you learn more? [13:43] How to position your company to sell  [23:03] Hurdles to consider when buying a shop [29:55] Mike's take on the future of the manufacturing industry [36:09] What should we dig into next? Connect with Mike Fritz Connect on LinkedIn Titanium Capital Investments Connect With Buy the Numbers Follow on LinkedIn Connect with Mike Payne on LinkedIn Subscribe to Buy the Numbers Audio Production and Show Notes by - PODCAST FAST TRACK