1st Glass Door Installed. Here’s What Happened.

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1st Glass Doors Installed. Here’s What Happened.

This week has been a whirlwind as we’re closing in on finalizing the business purchase. I thought I’d share a few of the more interesting (and kind of cool) lessons from the week.

1. Setting Up the Right Legal Structure
We officially formed an LLC and elected S-Corp status, which is a little technical but basically means we get some nice tax flexibility. One fun takeaway: by using a HELOC on our primary residence, we basically made it off-limits as collateral for the SBA loan. It’s like a neat little chess move to keep our home safe.

2. Navigating the SBA Loan Process
We’re working closely with our banker, and one quirky hurdle is the government shutdown. Apparently, the SBA can’t generate a certain ID number until the government’s back open for business, so that might delay us a bit. But hey, it’s all part of the adventure.

3. A Hands-On Sneak Peek into the Business
One of the coolest parts of the week was actually rolling up my sleeves and helping install some glass doors alongside the current team. They don’t know I’m going to be the new owner yet, so it was a great way to see the business from the inside, get to know the crew, and start learning the ropes before day one.

4. Preparing for a Smooth Handoff
We’re mapping out the customer journey now—how leads come in, what questions we ask, and how we qualify them. Even though I’m not officially at the helm yet, it feels great to get a head start.

Keep building!