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Practical Acquisition Training

Master the Art of Business Acquisition

8-10 weeks
intermediate Level

About This Course

This intensive masterclass takes you through the complete business acquisition journey. Learn how to identify opportunities, conduct due diligence, structure deals, secure financing, and successfully close acquisitions. Perfect for entrepreneurs, investors, and business professionals looking to grow through acquisition.

What You'll Learn

Identify and evaluate acquisition opportunities systematically

Conduct comprehensive due diligence on target businesses

Value businesses using multiple methodologies

Structure deals that maximize value and minimize risk

Secure financing for acquisitions

Negotiate effectively with sellers

Successfully close and integrate acquisitions

Course Curriculum

Phase 1: Ownership Mindset & Strategy

Understanding why acquisition outperforms startups, defining your personal buy-box, risk tolerance, and ownership goals.

  • Understand the strategic advantages of acquisition over startups
  • Define personal buy-box criteria
  • Assess risk tolerance and ownership goals
Phase 2: Deal Sourcing Systems

Building repeatable on-market and off-market deal flow using brokers, direct outreach, and professional referral networks.

  • Develop repeatable deal sourcing strategies
  • Build relationships with brokers and advisors
  • Create direct outreach systems
Phase 3: Financial Analysis & Valuation

Reading real financials, normalizing EBITDA and SDE, identifying red flags, and valuing businesses conservatively.

  • Master reading and analyzing financial statements
  • Normalize EBITDA and SDE accurately
  • Identify financial red flags
Phase 4: Financing & Capital Structures

SBA loans, seller financing, earn-outs, investor capital, and structuring deals to align incentives and reduce risk.

  • Understand various financing options
  • Structure deals to align incentives
  • Minimize buyer risk through capital structure
Phase 5: Due Diligence & Risk Control

Financial, legal, operational, and people-based diligence to avoid catastrophic mistakes and identify deal-killers early.

  • Conduct comprehensive financial diligence
  • Perform legal and compliance review
  • Assess operational capabilities
Phase 6: Negotiation, LOI & Closing

Structuring letters of intent, negotiating price vs terms, managing attorneys, and closing transactions efficiently.

  • Master negotiation strategies
  • Draft effective LOIs
  • Manage legal and closing processes
Phase 7: First 100 Days as Owner

Executing leadership transition, preserving cash, stabilizing operations, and avoiding common post-close failures.

  • Execute leadership transition smoothly
  • Preserve and manage cash flow
  • Stabilize operations immediately
Phase 8: Scaling & Portfolio Growth

Hiring management, systemizing operations, organic growth, bolt-on acquisitions, and capital allocation.

  • Implement systems for scalability
  • Hire and develop management team
  • Execute organic growth initiatives
Phase 9: Exit, Hold, or Roll Up Strategy

Preparing businesses for sale, understanding buyer types, roll-up economics, and long-term wealth planning.

  • Evaluate exit options (sale, hold, roll-up)
  • Prepare business for sale
  • Understand different buyer types

Prerequisites

Basic business and financial knowledge recommended

$150

One-time payment • Lifetime access

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This course includes:

  • Lifetime access to all materials
  • Interactive learning tools
  • Real-world case studies
  • Downloadable resources
  • Progress tracking