ACQUIRE.

Buy a business or franchise that's already working.

Everything you need — from conviction to close — organized by where you are in the journey. Use this page as your operating system.

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The Journey

Exploration Phase

"Is buying a business actually right for me?"

Most people stall here for months. These resources help you build conviction — or realize a different path fits better — before you spend a dime.

"I didn't want to give corporate America my 40s. I've seen it happen enough times — people give it their 40s, and it doesn't work out the way they want it to."
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C.J. Cash
Owner & CEO, The Plant Peddler
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Learn the Game

OwnerMode Summit sessions and operator playbooks. Real frameworks from people who've acquired — not MBA case studies.
Format: On-demand video library + downloadable playbooks
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Line Up Bank Loan

Understand SBA 7(a) requirements, get pre-qualified, and position yourself as a strong borrower before you start looking at deals.
Includes: Pre-qualification checklist · Lender intros · Package prep
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Invest Alongside Operators

Deploy capital alongside experienced acquirers. Build pattern recognition before buying — or build wealth if you never do.
Format: Syndicate deals · Smaller checks · Real exposure
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Preparation Phase

"I'm committed. How do I find the right deal?"

This is where most people feel alone. You need deal flow, a vetted team, and people going through the same thing. We built all three.

"I've seen thousands of deals. Never a perfect one. You have to peel back the layers — get two or three levels deeper than what's in the SIM. That's where the real picture lives."
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Mario Antwine
Owner & CEO, Pearl Interactive Network
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Find a Deal

Curated acquisition targets screened for cash flow, operator upside, and SBA eligibility.
Updated: Weekly · Filtered by industry, geography & size
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Build Your Team

Vetted QoE, legal, tax, lenders, and post-close operators. Our picks, with our take on each.
Includes: Provider directory · Gravy reviews · Direct intros
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Access Peer Network

Forums, deal rooms, and direct access to members actively sourcing, closing, or operating.
Format: Async forum · Deal rooms · Member directory
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Execution Phase

"I found a deal. How do I not screw this up?"

This is where the stakes are real and the margin for error is small. Diligence, financing, and closing — with expert guidance at every step.

"Be prepared to roll up your sleeves. 75% of my time is administrative stuff that is not fun — but it's the requirement to building a strong foundation."
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Mitch Harris
Owner & CEO, Vertex Communications Group
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Evaluate a Deal

Diligence frameworks, red flag checklists, and valuation models built for SMB acquisitions.
Includes: Due diligence checklist · Valuation calculator · Red flag guide
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Find Investors

Identify and pitch equity partners, structure investor terms, and close your capital stack with confidence.
Includes: Investor pitch templates · Term sheet guides · Capital stack modeling
Find Capital Partners →
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Form Advisory Board

Recruit seasoned operators and domain experts to advise you through the transition and your first year of ownership.
Includes: Board formation framework · Advisor matching · Compensation templates
Build Your Board →

Annual Membership

Ready to go all in?

You're in the right place.

Move together alongside like-minded peers building toward ownership — with the tools, access, and accountability to make it happen.

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