Operators recount acquisition due-diligence mistakes (non-compete gaps, inflated customer lists)

Co-hosts share business mistakes, several around acquisitions: skimping on due diligence/lawyers leading to missing non-compete and non-solicitation clauses, and overpaying for a customer list inflated by duplicate CRM entries. Operator commentary on home-services M&A pitfalls, no specific companies or PE sponsors named.

“first big mistake was in acquisitions it was improper due diligence as a cost savings feature”

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