Jun 9, 2026
Paul Lajoie started as a CPA, spent years in corporate finance,
then left the W-2 world after buying his first flooring business
with his brother. That first acquisition replaced both his and his
wife’s income, but he learned hard lessons around working capital,
cash flow timing, and not overanalyzing every deal.
Across 15 acquisitions, his biggest lessons were to remove emotion
and ego, avoid buying what you don’t fully understand, live
frugally to fund the next deal, and seek help from people who have
done it before.
Podcast Nuggies:
* Bought first business with $45K down
* Working capital nearly crushed them
* Don’t buy based on HOPE
* Buy existing before starting from scratch
* Cast a wide acquisition net - WHY?
Inzo Technologies: Get a complimentary IT audit for acquisition diligence or post-close transition. Visit inzotechnologies.com/eta.
Free Audio Book - The Exit Plan - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zYgD_1pks_8
BizBuyPro Website :BizBuyPro.com
LInkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-lajoie-51513711/