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Course content
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01 Adam Coffey Scaling Businesses Using MA as a Growth Accelerator Exits Private Equity 202554:54
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02 Allison Maslan Building a Founder Independent Enterprise for Maximum Acquisition Value 202557:32
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03 Ammon Mc Kinlay How To Find Retain Million Dollar Sales Reps 202556:13
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04 Callum Laing How to Raise Capital in 2025 202543:30
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05 Callum Laing QA 202515:29
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06 Carl Allen Being a 9 Figure Dealmaker with MA Creative Financing and Business Roll Ups Plus QA 20251:19:21
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07 Chris Moore Consulting for Equity Post Acquisition Integration Growth 202543:07
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08 Chris Moore QA 202519:54
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09 Jeremy Bellotti How to Navigate the Mental Emotional Roller Coaster of Business Acquisitions without Sabotaging Your Deal53:11
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10 Jeremy Harbour Why Buy Companies Instead of Starting Them How to Identify Target Acquisitions How to Create Wealth Doing Dea41:57
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11 Kane Minkus Maximize Your Exit How AI Can Increase Your Valuation 202553:55
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12 Marisa Murgatroyd How Placing Dopamine Triggers In Key Points of Your Customers Experience Can Massively Increase Referrals54:18
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13 Mike Agugliaro How I started scaled 2 companies in 2 different industries before selling each for 8 figures 202557:27
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14 Nick Bradley Exit For Millions The Private Equity Blueprint For Scaling Selling Your Business For Maximum Value 202552:38
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15 Perry Marshall What is Network Effect for Mere Mortals 202557:33
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16 Roland Frasier Acquiring for Growth Through Bolt on Adjacent Market Acquisitions Creative Financing Consulting For Equity57:25
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17 Ron Diamond What You Need to Know about Family Offices 202540:46
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18 Ross Tomkins Lessons Stories from Personal Acquisition Case Studies 202558:24
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19 Ryan Tansom Independence by Design The Owners Playbook for Time Cash Flow and Wealth 20251:04:37
Requirements
- Interest in business acquisitions, entrepreneurship through acquisition, or investing in existing businesses.
- Basic understanding of business operations and financial statements is helpful but not required.
- Willingness to learn about deal structures, negotiations, and business valuation concepts.
- A computer with internet access to view summit sessions and take notes.
Description
Business Acquisition Virtual Summit 2025 provides a comprehensive learning experience focused on the complete journey of acquiring and growing existing businesses. This educational program brings together expert insights, practical frameworks, and real-world strategies that guide students through every phase of the business acquisition process, from initial opportunity identification to post-acquisition growth and value creation.
The learning journey begins with foundational concepts that help students understand why acquiring existing businesses can be a powerful wealth-building strategy. Students explore the landscape of business acquisition opportunities, learning to identify different types of businesses available for purchase, from small local operations to larger established companies. This early phase covers how to source deals through brokers, direct outreach, and networking, while developing the mindset needed to evaluate opportunities with a critical eye.
As students progress, they dive deep into business valuation methodologies. This section provides practical frameworks for analyzing financial statements, understanding cash flow patterns, and applying valuation multiples appropriate to different industries and business models. Students learn to calculate seller’s discretionary earnings, normalize financial statements, and identify value drivers that impact purchase price. The program emphasizes developing the analytical skills needed to determine what a business is truly worth and what price makes sense for a buyer’s specific situation and goals.
The negotiation phase of the program equips students with tactical approaches to structuring offers and negotiating terms. This includes understanding different deal structures such as asset purchases versus stock purchases, earn-outs, seller financing, and equity rollovers. Students learn how to position offers strategically, handle multiple bidding situations, and work through common negotiation challenges. The focus remains on creating win-win scenarios that protect buyer interests while maintaining positive relationships with sellers.
Due diligence represents a critical phase covered extensively in the program. Students learn systematic approaches to investigating every aspect of a target business, including financial verification, legal compliance review, customer concentration analysis, employee assessment, and operational evaluation. The program provides checklists and frameworks for conducting thorough investigations that uncover potential risks before finalizing transactions. Students understand how to work with advisors such as accountants, attorneys, and industry consultants to validate assumptions and identify deal-breakers.
Financing strategies form another essential component of the learning experience. Students explore various funding options including SBA loans, conventional bank financing, seller financing, investor partnerships, and creative deal structures that minimize upfront capital requirements. The program demystifies the lending process, teaching students how to prepare loan packages, work with lenders, and structure deals that maximize leverage while managing risk appropriately.
Transition planning and integration receive significant attention as students learn strategies for taking over operations smoothly. This includes developing transition timelines, retaining key employees, maintaining customer relationships, and implementing systems that ensure business continuity. Students explore common integration challenges and learn from case studies that demonstrate both successful transitions and cautionary tales.
The program also addresses growth strategies post-acquisition. Students learn frameworks for identifying operational improvements, implementing marketing initiatives, expanding product or service offerings, and building systems that increase business value over time. This phase emphasizes thinking beyond the acquisition itself to long-term value creation and eventual exit strategies.
Throughout the learning experience, students gain exposure to multiple perspectives from experienced acquirers who share lessons learned, mistakes to avoid, and strategies that have worked across different industries and deal sizes. The program balances theoretical frameworks with practical application, ensuring students develop both conceptual understanding and actionable skills they can apply to their own acquisition pursuits.
By completing this educational journey, students develop comprehensive knowledge of the business acquisition process, from deal sourcing through post-acquisition management, positioning themselves to confidently pursue and successfully execute business purchases that align with their financial goals and lifestyle objectives.
Who this course is for:
Business Acquisition Virtual Summit 2025 is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs looking to buy their first business, experienced business owners seeking to expand through acquisitions, investors interested in purchasing cash-flowing companies, professionals considering entrepreneurship through acquisition as a career path, and anyone wanting to learn proven strategies from successful acquirers and industry experts.Instructor
Ross Tomkins
About Me
I have dedicated my career to helping entrepreneurs discover the power of business acquisitions as a path to wealth creation and lifestyle freedom. My journey into the world of buying and growing businesses began when I realized that acquiring existing cash-flowing companies offered distinct advantages over starting from scratch, combining immediate revenue generation with proven business models and established customer bases.
Throughout my professional experience, I have immersed myself in the business acquisition ecosystem, learning from successful acquirers, deal advisors, and industry experts who have completed transactions across various sectors and deal sizes. I have studied the patterns that separate successful acquisitions from failed ones, understanding that proper evaluation, strategic negotiation, and thoughtful integration make all the difference in long-term outcomes.
My approach to business acquisitions emphasizes thorough preparation and systematic processes. I believe that successful buyers combine analytical rigor with interpersonal skills, balancing financial analysis with relationship building. I focus on teaching practical frameworks that can be applied regardless of industry or deal size, from small local businesses to larger established companies.
Over the years, I have built a community of like-minded entrepreneurs and investors who share a passion for entrepreneurship through acquisition. I have organized events and created platforms where buyers can learn from each other’s experiences, access expert insights, and build networks that support their acquisition journeys. My work centers on demystifying the acquisition process and making it accessible to aspiring buyers who might otherwise feel intimidated by the complexity.
I am passionate about the transformative potential of business ownership and believe that acquiring existing businesses represents one of the most underutilized wealth-building strategies available today. My mission revolves around providing education, resources, and community support that empower entrepreneurs to confidently pursue and successfully execute business acquisitions aligned with their goals and values.
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