August Felker did a search fund, then later a self-funded search so he could own & build his business for years to come.Topics in August’s interview: Buying a business without an MBA How cold calling led to his first deal Buying an “elevator asset business” Early lessons in leadership What he loved about traditional search The resiliency of the insurance industry The normalcy of 3-year earnouts Self-funding his second deal His vision for building a brand The niche of working with searchers References and how to contact August: LinkedIn Twitter Oberle Risk Strategies

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