Marcus didn't just dive in. He followed advice from mentors and professional guides like the HBR Guide to Buying a Small Business . He:
One evening, Marcus stumbled upon a concept that changed everything: instead of starting from scratch. He realized he didn't need to be an inventor; he could be a "successor." buy my own business
He hired a forensic accountant to ensure the profits were real and not just "personal ATM" withdrawals by the owner. Marcus didn't just dive in
He spent two weeks in the passenger seat of Mr. Miller’s truck, meeting long-time customers by name. meeting long-time customers by name.