Acquire: 3-Day Business Acquisition Bootcamp
What is Acquire? Acquire is The Exit School's live, 3-day bootcamp on how to buy a small business. Attendees learn the full acquisition process and leave with a complete library of tools, including a deal evaluator, a buyer-protecting LOI template, a due diligence document request list and a 90-day transition checklist.
Who it's for
- DIY buyers who want to run their own acquisition with a proven process and professional tools
- Future coaching clients who want to get to know The Exit School and our team before deciding if we're the right fit
- Professionals and first-time buyers exploring entrepreneurship through acquisition
What's included
- Three days of live training, attended in real time
- Deal evaluator tool to screen and compare businesses
- Exit planning calculator to measure the upside of a business
- Seller outreach templates for contacting owners
- CEO interview guide with what to say to industry CEOs
- Buyer-protecting LOI template
- Due diligence document request list
- Green flags and red flags list for evaluating deals
- 90-day transition checklist for your first three months as owner
What you'll learn
- How to define the business you want to buy.
- How to find deals, especially off-market ones.
- How to evaluate a business and spot red flags.
- How to write an LOI that protects you as the buyer.
- How to run due diligence and finance the deal.
- How to transition into ownership.
Frequently asked questions
What is a business acquisition bootcamp?
A short, intensive live training that teaches the steps of buying a business and gives you the tools to do it.
Can I buy a business on my own after Acquire?
Yes. Acquire is built for DIY buyers. If you want ongoing guidance later, you can move into Acquisition Coaching.
How is Acquire different from coaching?
Acquire is a 3-day bootcamp with tools for doing it yourself. Coaching is ongoing support until you buy your business.
How much money do I need to buy a business?
With an SBA 7(a) loan, buyers must put in at least 10% of total project costs. Acquire shows you how to estimate your full cash needs.