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15 contributions to Acquisition Operator Network
You’re Closer Than You Think… But Still Not In the Deal
Most people will never buy a business. Not because they can’t… But because they stay stuck at the same point forever: Watching. Researching. Waiting for “the right deal.” Meanwhile, a small group quietly moves past them. They’re not smarter. They don’t have perfect timing. They just have something different: A system. Inside this community, you’re already seeing how operators actually think. How deals are broken down. How risk is framed. How opportunities are spotted before they look obvious. But here’s the truth most people won’t say out loud: You can’t win this game casually. If you stay on the surface level, you’ll always feel like you’re “close”… but never actually in the deal. The members who are closing the gap are the ones who went deeper: They committed to learning the frameworks. They studied real deal breakdowns. They started thinking like operators instead of observers. That’s the difference between: “I want to buy a business someday” and “I’m actively preparing to close one.” If you’re still in the free tier, ask yourself honestly: Are you just consuming… Or are you actually preparing to execute? Because everything changes when you step into the deeper layers: – Full deal review systems – Real-world acquisition frameworks – Direct feedback on your thinking – A room full of people actually doing the work That’s where momentum starts. --- For those already inside the paid tiers… Drop a comment below and share: What has actually changed for you since joining? Has your confidence shifted? Are you seeing deals differently? Have you taken action you wouldn’t have taken before? Your experience matters more than anything I can say here. --- For everyone else… If you’re serious about becoming an operator, not just someone who talks about it… You already know your next move. Let’s build.
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I joined thinking I needed more information. What I actually needed was structure and accountability. The mid level course gave me both. Seeing how others are evaluating deals, asking better questions, and sharing real situations pushed me to step up. I’ve already had conversations with brokers I wouldn’t have even reached out to before joining. This isn’t just content, it changes how you operate
It's the Deals You Walk Away from That Matter
A few years ago, I looked at a deal that checked every box. Strong revenue.Clean financials.“Easy” operations. On paper, it was exactly what everyone says you should buy. But something felt off. The owner couldn’t quite explain why margins were holding.The staff seemed… too dependent on him. And the numbers, while solid, didn’t tell the whole story. I passed. Six months later, I heard the buyer who took it on was bleeding cash, turnover spiked, customers started slipping, and what looked like a clean acquisition turned into a full-time rescue mission. That’s when it really clicked for me: Deals don’t fail on paper.They fail in the details you didn’t know to look for. That experience, and a lot of others like it, is exactly why I built the Dealmaker’s Blueprint Series. It’s not about hype. It's s not about “financial freedom.” It’s about what actually happens when you: Step into someone else’s business. Take on real riskAnd try to turn that into something scalable The series breaks down: How to see what others miss before you buy. How to structure deals so you don’t get trapped. What really happens after closing. And how operators think differently than investors. If you’re in this group, you’re probably already ahead of most. But this will sharpen how you evaluate, structure, and operate deals. Here’s the full 4-book series:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F2F41Z64?binding=kindle_edition&ref=dbs_dp_rwt_sb_pc_tkin
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Good way to look at deals. It's intelligent to not get too caught up on one deal, but look at it strategically.
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This one really drills down. Due diligence is a must when looking at these types of businesses. Who would have thought?
Let’s Analyze This Listing
Here’s a hypothetical example. Price: $1.1M Revenue: $1.3M SDE: $420K Questions experienced buyers might ask: • Are revenues stable year to year? • How dependent is the business on the owner? • Are add-backs reasonable? What additional information would you want before pursuing this deal?
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Is there a way to take a business that is dependent on the owner, to independent? How much time and resources would it take to accomplish that?
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@Isabella Garcia agreed 100%!
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Kevin McGee
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Looking to escape the corporate world and set my own future. Acquiring businesses truly resonates with me.

Active 4d ago
Joined Mar 9, 2026