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How to Buy a $2.1m Business Without the SBA

Sep 28, 2026 · 1h 28m

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Jack Rauch left politics for a niche Florida business no bank would finance. He's doubled revenue twice since. Register for the webinar: Sizing an SBA Loan to the Cash Flow - TOMORROW!! - https://bit.ly/4hrFwge Topics in Jack’s interview: From the White House to entrepreneurship Discovering an overlooked private provider niche Customers helped save the business How private inspections accelerate construction projects Expanding beyond the seller's tiny territory Navigating licensing requirements without industry experience Financing the deal without SBA backing Raising prices and finding unexpected growth Doubling revenue during each ownership year Joining industry leadership to reduce…