Looking to buy a business in UT/CO/WY/etc.

Know your quick books.
Read all three financial statements monthly.

Make and follow a marketing plan. Revise based on results.
One quick thought is finders fee for plumbers. They might get the first call, and can’t solve it.
Another great source is property management and large apartments.

Good luck.
It ain’t sexy, but it pays the bills.
And if you have a good team, you can play hooky.

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Originally Posted by snowaddict91

Well, you can't in Utah, and its probably a dying business in Colorado with groceries stores carrying full strength now.

They do drink a lot in Wyoming though, so I hear.

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liquor stores still seem to be thriving in Colorado. Guess old habits die hard.

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Originally Posted by Dshack89

Oops I totally forgot about this thread. Just to provide an update, yesterday I closed on a drain cleaning and inspection business located just north of SLC (Drain Tech). It's pretty much exactly the sort of business I set out to find...a blue collar essential business with good margins that was well run by an honest seller. Nothing sexy, but a very solid business with great prospects.

It's been a wild ride the last few months and I'll have to write up some more thoughts when I've caught up on sleep.

But if anyone is in need of drain cleaning / jetting / camera'ing in the Wasatch Front, give us a shot. Unlike some of the national brands, we have fair and transparent flat rate pricing and take care of the problem the first time.

And also, if you are local and are interested in a career, shoot me a message. With some hard work, you can make a really good living in this industry.

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How has business been?

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Originally Posted by French Pizza

liquor stores still seem to be thriving in Colorado. Guess old habits die hard.

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Heck yes they are thriving.

Markets in these parts only stock the Coors Bud Miller type 'full strength.' No real selection, no wine or liquor. I'm sure I've grabbed a KoolAid for the ride from market, but it doesn't look to be my destination for booze buying anytime soon.

Maybe things are different in the city.

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Just to provide an update, yesterday I closed on a drain cleaning and inspection business located just north of SLC (Drain Tech). .

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whats the bro rate on a scope to the city sewer line for ogden (weber county)? :)

I kid, congrats

I must’ve missed this. As someone with an old house with mature trees I’ve used a couple of different companies for drain cleaning. A plumber friend recommended Drain Tech to me the last time and they were fast, honest and fair. Definitely didn’t have the slimy upgrade push of the other companies. Good job Dshack.


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good to know!

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good to know!

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Good to know you're still hanging round this ole watering hole. And you haven't changed your avatar!!

Is a cold six pack still the social lubricant of choice here on TGR or have we swung back towards hookers and blow these days.