Cole spent over a decade overseas in the military and as a contractor, where he learned a lot of leadership and management skills.
These skills, along with the desire to do something that he loved, led Cole down the road of purchasing a business. After doing a lot of due diligence, Cole found a business he liked and immediately started making changes.
"Going ugly early" was Cole's motto when he first got started, as he spent a lot of money early investing in his people and his equipment. Although this was a risk upfront, it has paid off and continues to pay itself off because of the improvements made possible by the upgrades.
Tune in as Cole shares more tips and advice about what to do if you're interested in buying a business, as well as some other changes Cole has made to improve the business!
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