In this episode, Alvin Pyke shares the story of how he raised 25 million dollars to buy a screw piling business because he had a vision about how to grow the company from 10 to 50 million dollars in revenue.

He also shares his early experiences with business, the transition from engineering to entrepreneurship, and the perseverance he demonstrated to get this acquisition done.

Throughout you’ll hear about Alvin’s emphasis on being patient, getting the right advice and how to be innovative when nobody believes you can.

Key Takeaways

• Alvin's passion for building things started at a young age when he set up a fruit stand so he could buy his first motorcycle
• Alvin had a vision that he did not waiver from as he moved forward to get the financing he needed to acquire Peaceland Piling
• Raising capital required strategic planning and persistence
• Surrounding oneself with the right people is crucial for success
• Operational challenges included navigating complex share structure
• The acquisition transformed Peaceland Piling into a leading EPCM
• Achieving $50 million in revenue was a significant milestone within 3 years
• Alvin's journey exemplifies the power of dreaming big and the entrepreneurial spirit

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