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Acquiring Minds

Acquiring Minds

The $150k Hiding in the Business He Bought

Oct 1, 2026 · 1h 30m

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Patrick Dunphy acquired a low-seven-figure interpreter agency, then halved its collection times in year one. Topics in Patrick’s interview: From Army aviation to business ownership Why Patrick chose ownership over corporate success Three years searching while working full-time Turning red flags into acquisition opportunities Why intrinsic value matters beyond financial returns Building a scalable, contractor-driven service business Structuring an SBA acquisition without seller financing Cutting payment times in half through better invoicing Preserving trust through a quiet ownership transition Growing through new markets and government contracts References and how to contact Patrick:…