The ETA SMB Course to attend Excellent framework of content provided by arguably some of the best in the ETA (self-funded searcher) world. I have paid for and been through a couple of “mastermind” courses but this is the one-stop shop for one who seriously aspires to acquire and operate a legacy business.

The network you gain is worth the cost many times over First, I'll say that the network you gain is worth the cost of the bootcamp many times over. Aside from this and learning all the fundamentals (including access to valuable templates that will save you time and energy), SMBootcamp prepares you for real life self-funded search scenarios. You learn from those who have operated in this ecosystem for decades. They have dozens, if not hundreds of reps in evaluating, negotiating, and structuring acquisitions. I felt like I was spinning wheels until I attended the bootcamp.

For once, useful content and network There are so many courses out there for entrepreneurs looking to buy their first business. 99% of it is useless fluff. Sam's bootcamp is 100% granular, practical advice that will materially help you get from thinking about searching to executing your first deal. Combine that with a deal team that is first class and a cohort of great participants and you have a few days of excellent investment in your journey to business owner. Highly recommended.

Awesome experience in Tampa Awesome experience in Tampa! I had done a lot of research and wasn't sure how much more I would learn... then I probably doubled my knowledge base in 3 days! The cohort style is awesome and I'm in close touch with several of my friends from camp regularly, and also run important issues by the group any time I'm uncertain with something. The deal team connections are huge and have added confidence for me that I can succeed on this path. It was great to learn both how to raise capital, but also that I can be an investor in other searchers deals too. Can't say enough good things and while there are certainly other hucksters online selling questionable courses - this one is definitely NOT that, and is completely worth the $$.

Worth every penny Sam's bootcamp is a mini MBA course into acquiring businesses at 1/50th of the price of an MBA. As someone without a finance/MBA background, it was everything I needed to know about buying a business and worth every dollar.