Acquiring Minds Buying a Platform with an SBA Loan
Jan 22, 2026
Jacob VosWinkel, owner of Floors Galore, shares his transition from finance to acquisition entrepreneurship, detailing his successful purchase of a flooring business in Jacksonville. He discusses searching for opportunities in smaller markets, the importance of a diversified revenue mix, and his innovative approach to raising $1 million quickly from investors. Jacob highlights the growth strategies he's implemented, achieving a 50% growth rate in just two years, and reflects on the benefits and challenges of scaling in the flooring industry.
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Automate Listing Alerts With A Scraper
- Automate deal alerts beyond marketplace filters by hiring a low-cost scraper to catch listings same day.
- Spend a few hundred dollars to gain a consistent competitive edge over passive alerts.
Bought A Builder-Heavy Flooring Store
- The acquired flooring store was ~85% new-construction with some retail and a 30% customer concentration.
- Jacob saw opportunity to diversify customers and expand geographically after purchase.
Fragmented Market Enables Aggregation
- Flooring is fragmented with ~11,000 independent retailers, creating aggregator opportunity and lower multiples.
- The industry has lower capex and fewer insurance issues than roofing, making it attractive for roll-ups.
