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May 26
1h 27m

Quitting Consulting to Buy a $1m SDE Age...

Will Smith
About this episode

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When Julia Hensel decided to pursue entrepreneurship, husband Grant helped her find a remote business with a great team.

Topics in Grant & Julia’s interview:

  • Julia’s background at BCG
  • Grant’s many zero-to-one businesses
  • Key lessons learned from failed LOIs 
  • Why they avoided SBA loans
  • The acquisition of Lexigate and what made it the right fit
  • Standing out in a competitive process
  • Is AI destroying SEO?
  • Meeting clients and employees before purchase
  • Transitioning from BCG to business ownership
  • Leading a mostly Romanian team

References and how to contact Grant & Julia:

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Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron

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