Time Sensitive: 4 Off-Market Deals (Auto Repair, Tree Service, Paving, Masonry)

This Week in ETA:

• Searchers: We’re piloting a partnership with Deal Prospectors to share exclusive off-market leads with our subscribers. Each deal will be available to the first five searchers who click through and sign up to meet the seller. If you’re among the five, you’ll receive the seller’s information and Deal Prospectors will make the introduction. From there, it’s on you to evaluate the business and pursue diligence. We ask that you choose one favorite deal to “unlock.” These leads are free to our readers (though subject to a success fee if a deal closes). Beyond these leads, Deal Prospectors also offers tailored off-market searches and a broader deal platform. We’d love your feedback on this pilot!

• Investors: The transition from searcher to owner/operator is a daunting one. We’re committed to being great advisors to the searchers we invest in, and I know from experience just how important it is to establish trust, respect, and good communication with your new team. I liked this “three-pillar trust assessment” from Josh Schultz as a way to check yourself and ensure trust-based leadership.

Featured Off-Market Deals:

Brought to you in partnership with Deal Prospectors

Plus:

• Searching can be a slog. We’re seeing a lot about searcher burnout on socials & in conversations. Don’t compromise & take heart - you’re not alone.

• To complete a business acquisition, you have to successfully manage your deal team. I love these tips from SMB Lawyer Eric Pacifici (and, as an investor, I second the suggestion for frequent communication)!

Question:

Hit reply and tell us - what do you think of our pilot to share off-market deals? What could make it more impactful for you?