America Quote by David Steward
“I knew a gentleman who was 65 who had a consulting firm outside of Kansas City, Mo. I convinced him to sell me the business, which did auditing and reviewing of freight bill charges, for nothing down. It was a step out of working in this bureaucratic setting of corporate America and going out on my own in 1984.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Business acquisition story, 1984, personal memoir
A seasoned consultant sold his firm for no upfront payment, enabling the narrator to leave corporate bureaucracy and start an independent venture in the mid‑1980s.
In simple terms: Leaving a corporate job to start a business with no money down.
Key Takeaway
Take calculated risks to gain independence.
Themes
entrepreneurship
risk
independence
career change
financial strategy
Mood
determined
optimistic
reflective
Type
advice
personal narrative
When to use this quote
- starting a business
- selling a company
- leaving corporate job
- building a client base
Key Concepts
leveraging experience
trust
negotiation
bootstrapping
Questions to Reflect On
- What resources will you need to sustain a new venture?
- How will you manage cash flow without initial capital?
A Different Perspective
Success depends on post‑sale integration and market demand.
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