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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 1H 3M

This CPA made all the MAJOR mistakes so you don't have to | Rushi Amin

from The SMB Deal Hunter Podcast · host Helen Guo

You'd think a CPA with six years at a Big Four firm and four years in investment banking would catch every red flag in a small business acquisition, right? Wrong. Rushi missed three big ones on his first deal. He overpaid on the franchise.He didn’t realize 25% of the franchise’s global locations were packed into his backyard. And the business had to close for four months a year, which sounds great until your GM quits because they can’t afford to go all winter without a paycheck.That was just deal #1. He was crazy enough to go back for round 2…Here's what makes this episode worth watching...🔥 How his second deal ended up being a one-man business with 90% margins (and how he grew it 20% in the first year)🔥 How he brought his first acquisition to break even (after a disastrous start)🔥 Why he’s going all in on business acquisition (and his third acquisition target)_______________________________👉 Sign Up For Free to the SMB Deal Hunter Newsletter: https://join.smbdealhunter.xyz🤝 Work With Me to Help You Buy a Business: https://pro.smbdealhunter.xyz

You'd think a CPA with six years at a Big Four firm and four years in investment banking would catch every red flag in a small business acquisition, right? Wrong. Rushi missed three big ones on his first deal. He overpaid on the franchise.He didn’t realize 25% of the franchise’s global locations were packed into his backyard. And the business had to close for four months a year, which sounds great until your GM quits because they can’t afford to go all winter without a paycheck.That was just deal #1. He was crazy enough to go back for round 2…Here's what makes this episode worth watching...🔥 How his second deal ended up being a one-man business with 90% margins (and how he grew it 20% in the first year)🔥 How he brought his first acquisition to break even (after a disastrous start)🔥 Why he’s going all in on business acquisition (and his third acquisition target)_______________________________👉 Sign Up For Free to the SMB Deal Hunter Newsletter: https://join.smbdealhunter.xyz🤝 Work With Me to Help You Buy a Business: https://pro.smbdealhunter.xyz

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