Custom Acquisition Coaching - Buying a Business Q&A
Sometimes you don't need a full coaching program. You just need an experienced sounding board. Whether you're trying to decide if business acquisition is right for you, evaluating a specific opportunity, navigating a financing question, preparing for a broker call, or simply looking for an objective second opinion, this one-on-one strategy session is designed around your priorities. There is no predetermined agenda. You set the topics, and we'll spend our time working through the questions that matter most to you. Drawing on experience evaluating thousands of opportunities and participating in more than 40 successful business acquisitions, we'll help you think through challenges, identify blind spots, and leave with practical next steps. Common topics include: - Evaluating a specific business you're considering buying - Determining whether a deal is worth pursuing - Financing options, SBA loans, seller financing, and investors - Valuation, pricing, and offer strategy - Reviewing CIMs and identifying red flags - Preparing for broker or seller conversations - Industry selection and refining your acquisition criteria - Due diligence planning and deal structure - Assessing buyer fit and acquisition readiness - General Q&A on any aspect of buying a business If you're looking for personalized guidance without committing to a longer coaching program, this session is the fastest way to get experienced input tailored to your situation.
What's included
I'll move at your preferred pace, diving deeper into areas where you have more questions and moving more swiftly through topics you are familiar with. This isn't a canned course with pre-scripted content. It will be structured and tailored to what you know, what you need to learn, and where you are in your search.
- Business acquisition troubleshooting
- Enhanced clarity on next steps
Meet your expert
Mark F.
100+ Deals In: Navigating Seller Fraud, Buried Cash, & Real Successes
Hi, I'm Mark. I'm a business owner, investor, and acquisition entrepreneur who has participated in more than 40 successful small business acquisitions across a wide range of industries. Since acquiring my first business a decade ago (a residential cleaning company, which I have since exited), I have co-acquired and evaluated thousands of opportunities, navigating everything from seller fraud and hidden liabilities to complex deal structures and successful post-acquisition growth. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in finance and investing, I specialize in business valuation, deal structuring, SBA financing, due diligence, and acquisition strategy. My coaching combines the analytical rigor that comes with being a chartered financial analyst (CFA) and financial risk manager (FRM) with practical, real-world lessons from transactions that have ranged from exceptional to extremely challenging. Whether you're refining your buy box, evaluating your first acquisition, or working through a live deal, my goal is to help you think like an experienced buyer and make better decisions with greater confidence.
