SBA Deal Structuring to Manage Risk in a Cyclical Industry
05 February 2026

SBA Deal Structuring to Manage Risk in a Cyclical Industry

Acquiring Minds

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Andrew Kurzrok connected with his seller over his manufacturing background, leading to a successful deal and transition.

Topics in Andrew’s interview:

    Background in science and national labsSpending all his time traveling for workWanting to stop traveling when his son was bornStudying management at YaleGaining management experience before searchingMaking a “no” listSuccess with cold calling business ownersPutting down 25% equityRegional moat of sheet metalHis “crawl, walk, run” approach to operations

References and how to contact Andrew:

    LinkedInHopewell Sheet Metal ManufacturingHeather Endresen’s working capital webinar: Working Capital for SMB Acquisitions

Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:

    Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team

Work with an SBA loan team focused exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses:

    Pioneer Capital Advisory

Get a complimentary IT audit of your target business:

    Email Nick Akers at nick@inzotechnologies.com, and tell him you’re a searcher

Connect with Acquiring Minds:

    See past + future interviews on the YouTube channelConnect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on Twitter

Edited by Anton Rohozov
Produced by Pam Cameron