“If the only thing in your life is your business, there's a tendency to want to work on it all the time which is not necessarily the most healthy thing in the world.” -Kevin McArdle

 

In this episode, Jay connects with Kevin McArdle, founder of SureSwift Capital.  

Kevin's company buys bootstrapped, successful SaaS businesses and then manages them as a holding company.  They usually buy companies from software developers that are working on their business as a side hustle. Some interview topics include: stripping down your business model to core functions, ignoring the haters, high-stakes entrepreneurial leaps, aligning with one's niche, don't overcomplicate your business, navigating culture change, managing a remote work force, and so much more.

 

 

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Episode Highlights:

02:08 How SureSwift Capital Move

11:35 Why People Sell Their Biz

17:11 Taking The Leap 

23:24 Niche Down and Never Declare Victory

28:32 How Couples Can Become a Good Team

31:58 What’s Important When Nobody Cares

38:40 The Distinguishing Factor of a Holding Company 

42:50 Navigating Culture Change

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