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What I Hear When I Ask Searchers How the Search Is Going
Notes from a founder's weekly conversations with searchers: shared listings dressed up as deal flow, tool stacks that eat the calendar, and the owner who is not ready yet.
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The Deal Team: Why Solo Buyers Lose at the Deal Stage
Deals are lost on credibility, not price. Why the lender, QoE provider, and M&A attorney belong on your team before the LOI, and what waiting costs a buyer.
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The Succession Wave Is Coming for California's Small Businesses
Millions of boomer-owned businesses are nearing an exit, and most end in closure, not a sale. How California owners handle succession without ever listing.
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Search Is a Sales Motion. The ETA Ecosystem Hasn't Treated It Like One.
Most searches stall on deal flow, not analysis. How to run a business search like a sales pipeline: ICP, target universe, owner outreach, and conversion metrics.
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How to Learn to Buy a Business: The Programs and Resources Worth Knowing
A practical guide to the best programs, courses, books, and communities for learning how to buy a business, and how to choose the right one for you.
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How to Buy a Business in Austin, Texas: A Buyer's Guide
A practical guide to buying a business in Austin, from the local market and financing to finding deals and the help you need to close with confidence.
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