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The Search Fund Coaching package is designed for entrepreneurs who are ready to pursue the ETA path and take ownership of a business. This package offers comprehensive guidance to help you confidently move through every stage of the journey, from shaping your strategy to stepping into the CEO role post-acquisition. Key components of this package can include, but aren't limited to: • Clarify your goals, strengths, and areas for development to ensure you’re prepared for the ETA process. • Compare self-funded, traditional, and incubated approaches to determine the structure that best fits your vision. • Build a differentiated investment thesis and map industries that align with your skills and investor appetite. • Develop polished materials, refine your narrative, and learn effective tactics for securing investor commitments. • Establish a repeatable sourcing engine, including outreach strategies, broker relationships, and deal tracking systems. • Use structured criteria to screen targets quickly and dig deeper into the most promising opportunities. • Learn strategies for structuring offers and managing seller dynamics to reach favorable terms. • Apply a disciplined process to uncover risks across financial, legal, and operational dimensions. • Prepare for the first 100 days post-close, focusing on culture-building, strategy execution, and team management. • Access ongoing mentorship to adjust your strategy, solve challenges, and maximize value creation as an operator. By the end of this package, you’ll walk away with a comprehensive ETA playbook, a refined strategy tailored to your profile, and the confidence to lead a successful acquisition and transition into the CEO seat.
Customized ETA Roadmap – Tailored plan based on your goals, readiness, and fit across ETA models
Investor & Fundraising Playbook – Guidance on crafting your pitch, building relationships, and raising capital
Evaluation & Diligence Frameworks – Tools to analyze targets, run valuations, and conduct disciplined due diligence
Acquisition & Negotiation Support – Strategies for structuring offers, managing terms, and closing deals
CEO Transition Plan – Practical guidance for stepping into leadership and creating value post-close
Coaching delivered via live sessions and .
Services included:
Deal Sourcing
Due Diligence
Investment Analysis
Industry & Company Targeting
Thesis Development
Process Roadmap
Operational Strategy & Support
Board & Investor Management
Funding Strategy
Investor Selection
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Joined September 2025
CEO of CRU | 15+ Years in Franchising | Search Fund Expert
Welcome to my profile! With over two decades of experience in the restaurant and franchise industry, I bring a wealth of knowledge to aspiring search fund entrepreneurs. As the CEO of CRU, one of the largest franchised nightlife chain in the US, and former President of Sunrise Restaurants (a division of WKS Restaurant Group), I have honed my skills in operational excellence and financial performance across multi-unit businesses. My background as a Vice President at GE Capital, where I originated loans for 30 different franchised restaurant brands, equips me with a unique perspective on financing and scaling businesses. Having coached 18 individuals, I am passionate about helping you navigate the complexities of search funds and achieve your entrepreneurial goals. Let's connect and strategize your path to success!
30h of coaching