Our flagship in-person 3-day Bootcamp for acquirers who want expert guidance and hands-on training to accelerate their search and confidently acquire a small business. LIVE is hosted in Tampa, Florida and cities throughout the United States. LIVE is an in-person, cohort-based education program designed for serious acquisition entrepreneurs who are ready to commit to buying a small business.
LIVE was developed for serious acquisition entrepreneurs who are committed to finding and acquiring a small business. Once you fill out the application, the SMBootcamp team will review the application for fit in the cohort that works for your schedule. Once reviewed, the SMBootcamp team will reach out to schedule a call for further information on your background, ETA goals, and fit in the cohort.
SMBootcamp LIVE runs Wednesday through Friday, approximately 9am to 6pm local time. Plan to arrive the evening before the first session. Once you are accepted, we will send your cohort's venue address, nearby hotel recommendations, and the full three-day schedule.
Day 1 covers deal sourcing, screening, and crafting thoughtful offers. You'll dive into real deals through live case studies, engaging directly with our SBA lender and business broker to learn SBA financing and positioning with sellers.
Day 2 focuses on financial analysis and due diligence. Using our ongoing case study approach, you'll practice valuation, financial modeling, and explore critical third-party diligence topics including tax, insurance, and quality of earnings with our Deal Team experts.
Day 3 wraps up with best practices for equity capital raising and a preview into post-acquisition life with our Alumni CEOs. You'll learn how to structure the equity raise and gain real-world insights from Alumni who've successfully completed their own acquisitions.
