💼 Buying a business? Make sure you’re not just buying another job. The Uniserve owner ran it while working full-time. That meant systems were in place, so stepping in didn’t mean taking service calls from day one. Would you buy a business that runs without you? 👇

🔑 How to Keep a Key Employee After Buying a Business One Uniserve tech had been there 25 years. Losing him? Not an option. Solution: $25K at 6 months + $25K at 1 year. A simple way to ensure stability after an acquisition. Would you offer a retention bonus? 👇

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Rushing to close a deal? Read the fine print. I've seen buyers sign agreements without realizing last-minute changes were made. By the time they caught it? Too late. Take an extra week or two. A bad deal will cost you more than a delay ever will. #RealEstate #DueDiligence

Even my kids know that 3x0 is still 0! Remember that math when you’re picking your SBA lender... Ever dealt with a lender like this? Comment with “3️⃣” if you’ve been there. 😅

🔍 Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Business – The SMBash Searcher Track! 🔍 Buying a business is no small task—but at SMBash 2025, we’re giving you the playbook to find, fund, and close the right deal. Whether you're new to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition or deep

Pumped for this month's Search Fund Coalition panel featuring the brain trust behind our SearcherBoost Deal Review team. Come join us for a glimpse of what we do every week! lu.ma/sfcdeals425 Adam Markley Jared W. Johnson Lisa Forrest Sarah Andrews @ Joe doesn't X

Did you miss us? We’re back—starting the season strong with Mark Fleming! We have a real conversation about the gap between what success looks like… and what it really takes to build something meaningful. New episode drops tomorrow morning. Share it with someone who’s

“You should probably just go pencils down and move on.” In this episode, we get into the red flags that kill deals—and how to know when it’s time to walk away. Catch the full episode for the entire breakdown, link in the comments. #SBALending #BuyASmallBusiness

How long will this take??? Most delays aren’t random—they’re just bad prep. In this clip from the Texas Business Broker Podcast with Joshua Carnes we break down what can be done early to keep deals moving and avoid delays. Listen to the full episode and be ready to win.

It’s not just about capital—it’s about connection. In this episode with Michael Seitz, we break down what really makes a franchisee stand out—and why passion and community matter more than you think. Full episode’s up now. Don’t miss it. #BeforeYouBuyOrSell #FranchiseLife

One good question can save you years heading in the wrong direction. In this clip, we talk about why learning to ask why early on is one of the most underrated skills in business—and life. What was your favorite part of the latest episode? #BeforeYouBuyOrSell

Still stuck chasing that $1M EBITDA dream? This clip breaks down why thinking smaller—at least at first—might actually get you further, faster. Less competition. More upside. Fewer bidding wars. Listen to the latest full episode with Nadav Ben-Chanochand rethink your search

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