Stage I of the framework

Acquire.Buy the right business at the right price

Public listings often attract multiple competing buyers, inflating price and limiting flexibility. Off-market deals typically allow for direct seller conversations, stronger deal structure, and cleaner closings.

  • Buy Box clarity
  • Off-market sourcing
  • Valuation & underwriting
  • SBA-friendly structuring
  • Negotiation leadership

Choose Your Path

There isn't a 'best' option — only the one that fits how you want to buy.

Path 1 — Exclusive Buyer Engagement

Focus.

For buyers who want priority access and a clearly defined path

Instead of chasing every listing, you align around what you're actually trying to buy — and see the right opportunities first.

What you get

  • First look at off-market businesses before they're shared broadly
  • A clear Buy Box so you're not wasting time on the wrong deals
  • Opportunities surfaced intentionally, not randomly
  • Help making sense of financials and business details as they're presented
  • Perspective on what matters in a deal and what doesn't
  • Support moving an offer forward and keeping the process organized
  • One clear brokerage relationship for deals pursued under this path

Best for

Buyers stepping into ownership for the first time or replacing income who want a focused, structured approach.

Path 1 — Exclusive Representation

Success Fee 10%

  • Highest priority access
  • Full acquisition team behind you
  • Deepest analysis and protection
  • Negotiation and deal structuring leadership
  • Best choice for first-time or SBA buyers

Please note: Standard fees apply to any deal pursued during engagement, whether sourced by the buyer or our team.

Path 2 — Strategic, Non-Exclusive Engagement

Freedom.

For buyers who want flexibility without flying blind

You can look at deals wherever they come from — your own network, other brokers, online listings — and bring us in when you want another set of experienced eyes.

What you get

  • Access to off-market opportunities as they become available
  • A sounding board when you're evaluating a business
  • Help thinking through pricing, terms, and deal structure
  • Support when it's time to put an offer together
  • Help staying organized during diligence and negotiations
  • The ability to work with other brokers or source deals on your own
  • A non-exclusive relationship; some deals may involve seller-paid fees

Best for

Buyers who have looked at deals before and want perspective without giving up control.

Path 2 — Strategic Non-Exclusive Representation

Success Fee 7.5%

  • Second Priority Access
  • Strategic support & deep analysis
  • Flexibility for self-sourced deals
  • Ideal for experienced or analytical buyers
  • Guidance without full exclusivity

Please note: Standard fees apply to any deal pursued during engagement, whether sourced by the buyer or our team.

Path 3 — Deal Introductions

Conversation.

For buyers who just want access

If you already know how you evaluate, negotiate, and execute deals, sometimes all you need is to be connected to the right seller at the right time.

What you get

  • Introductions to off-market sellers open to quiet discussions
  • Access to opportunities that aren't publicly advertised
  • Direct conversations without layers of noise
  • No ongoing involvement unless you request it
  • Fees handled at closing; some may be seller-paid or shared

Best for

Experienced buyers, investors, and groups with their own deal teams.

Option 3 — Deal Introductions Only

Success Fee 5%

  • Third Priority Access
  • Curated on- and off-market deal flow
  • Ideal for experienced buyers (PE, family offices, operators)
  • Requires internal teams for evaluation, negotiation & closing
  • Focuses solely on deal introductions

Some buyers want structure. Some want flexibility. Some want access and nothing else.
The important thing is alignment.

How Off-Market Deals Reach You

You receive opportunities through seven channels.

The most valuable businesses rarely, if ever, surface on public marketplaces. These truly rare gems offer superior value and growth potential.

Serious buyers get access before anyone else even knows the deal exists.

  1. Direct Seller Relationships

    Direct connections with business owners.

  2. FCBB National Network

    Expansive national network provides unmatched deal access. Includes 278+ brokers across 119 national offices.

  3. Private Referrals

    Qualified opportunities from CPAs, attorneys, and lenders.

  4. Pre-Market Deals

    Early access to businesses not yet publicly listed.

  5. Cold Outreach

    Proactive outreach by sourcing team for tailored opportunities.

  6. AI-Powered Scanning

    AI-powered technology identifies emerging opportunities.

  7. Regional Teams

    Specialized sourcing teams in Phoenix and El Paso.

The Problems We Eliminate

Unrepresented buyers run into the same traps.

We built a system to eliminate each of these, one by one.

  • No Off-Market Access

    You miss the best opportunities before they go public.

  • Overpriced Listings

    You pay more than fair market value.

  • Ghosted by Brokers

    You receive no response or follow-up on inquiries.

  • Incomplete Due Diligence

    Misleading financials and critical red flags go unnoticed.

  • Unmet Expectations

    You misunderstand the business's true performance and owner dependencies.

  • Weak LOIs

    Your offers fail to adequately protect your interests.

  • Deals Dying During Diligence

    Deals fall apart after significant time and money investment.

Listing brokers represent the seller, not you.

Listing Broker's Role

  • Maximizes seller's price
  • Protects seller's interest
  • Favors seller-friendly terms
  • Does not advocate for the buyer

Your Acquisition Team's Role

  • Maximizes your value
  • Protects your interest
  • Favors buyer-friendly terms
  • Negotiates fiercely on your behalf

Our Exclusive Advantage

AI & Human Deal Engine

Our proprietary deal sourcing engine combines cutting-edge AI with our vast broker network, delivering unparalleled speed, scale, and confidential access to opportunities.

Result: curated, SBA-viable opportunities, not noise. This powerful combination means you gain confidential access to off-market opportunities and see deals that precisely fit your Buy Box — not random listings.

  • AI-Powered Scanning

    Unlocks high-potential opportunities at unmatched speed and scale.

  • Real-Time Market Data

    Accelerates decision-making with instant listings and critical intelligence.

  • Advanced Risk Modeling

    Delivers precision financial analysis and robust risk assessment.

  • Direct Owner Outreach

    Unlocks confidential off-market deals through proactive engagement.

  • Vast Broker Collaboration

    Accelerates deal flow leveraging our national network's shared expertise.

  • Expert Human Curation

    Delivers optimal deal quality through rigorous, hands-on evaluation.

The 8 Key Drivers We Analyze

The true strength and risk of the business behind the marketing package.

While many analyses focus solely on SDE multiples, we delve deeper to analyze both SDE and EBITDA. This comprehensive approach reveals true earnings and uncovers the 8 key drivers of company value.

These drivers reveal the true strength and risk of the business behind the marketing package. Our rigorous analysis helps prevent post-purchase surprises and protects buyers from overpaying.

  1. 01

    Financial Predictability

    Consistency of revenue streams, minimizing cash flow risk.

  2. 02

    Recurring Revenue

    Proportion of repeating revenue for stable income.

  3. 03

    Growth Potential

    Expansion and scaling opportunities for future profitability.

  4. 04

    Customer Concentration

    Reliance on key customers to prevent revenue vulnerability.

  5. 05

    Owner Dependency

    Business reliance on current owner for smooth transition.

  6. 06

    Market Differentiation

    Competitive advantages to safeguard against market erosion.

  7. 07

    Financial Performance

    Rigorous analysis of earnings quality and health.

  8. 08

    Transferability

    Ease of operations and relationship transfer for continuity.

How the 8 Drivers Protect You

  • Reveal Hidden RisksPrevent costly surprises.
  • Expose Owner DependencyEnsure a smooth transition.
  • Verify Financial AccuracyPrevent overvaluation.
  • Spot SBA Deal-BreakersSecure essential financing.
  • Mitigate Concentration RisksDiversify the revenue base.
  • Confirm Recurring RevenueEnsure predictable income.
  • Ensure Seamless TransferMaintain post-acquisition operations.

Typical Savings Through Analysis

$100K–$400K

Through negotiation, corrected pricing, and avoiding bad deals


When a "Perfect Deal" Isn't

A buyer fell in love with a business showing $320K Seller's Discretionary Earnings, long-time employees, a "hands-off" owner, and loyal customers. The reality, revealed by analysis:

  • 58% revenue from one client: Massive concentration risk
  • No documented processes: Everything in owner's head
  • Recurring revenue overstated: Most was one-time projects
  • Owner working 50+ hours: Not "hands-off" at all

Result: We renegotiated a $220,000 price reduction — and the seller still accepted. That's the power of real analysis.

Smart Deal Structuring for Buyers

The gurus teach the concepts. We negotiate, document, and execute them inside your deals.

While acquisition gurus like Carl Allen, Codie Sanchez, and Walker Deibel teach frameworks for successful deals, we take it a step further. We implement similar risk-aware, cash-flow-driven structures directly within your actual transactions, ensuring practical application.

  • Lower Cash at ClosingReducing your upfront capital requirements.
  • Reduced Downside RiskProtecting you against unforeseen issues and liabilities.
  • Aligned IncentivesCreating win-win scenarios for both buyer and seller.
  • Post-Close RunwayEnsuring adequate working capital and operational stability after acquisition.

You're not just getting education. You're getting real deal structuring done for you.

Tools We Use to Structure Deals

We combine multiple tools to create safer, smarter acquisitions.

SBA Structuring

  • 10% Down StrategiesMinimizes initial cash investment by leveraging financing options.
  • Seller Standby NotesReduces immediate cash outlay by deferring payments to the seller.
  • Working Capital InclusionSecures funds for post-acquisition operations directly within the financing structure.
  • DSCR ModelingEnsures the deal meets bankability criteria for easier loan approval.

Seller Financing

  • Seller Carry (10-30%)Allows the seller to finance a portion of the purchase price, reducing buyer's upfront capital.
  • Performance-Based EarnoutsLinks future payments to the business's success, aligning incentives and reducing initial risk.
  • Balloon StructuresProvides a payment schedule with a larger final installment at a set time, offering flexibility in initial payments.

Risk Mitigation

  • Contingencies & TimelinesEstablishes conditions and schedules to protect the buyer from unforeseen issues.
  • Holdbacks & ClawbacksWithholds or recovers funds based on specific post-acquisition events, reducing buyer risk.
  • Seller Phase-Out PeriodsEnsures a gradual reduction of the seller's involvement, providing a smoother transition.
  • Transition SupportGuarantees access to staff and operational guidance during the handover period.

Creative Layering

  • Step-Up PaymentsStructures payments to increase over time, easing initial financial burden on the buyer.
  • Stability PaymentsImplements mechanisms to ensure consistent cash flow and financial predictability.
  • Hybrid EarnoutsUtilizes flexible earnout models that combine various triggers and metrics for tailored deals.

This is acquisition entrepreneurship done intelligently, not emotionally.

Case study

Structuring That Saved $116K

A buyer wanted a service business with heavy seasonality, no documented processes, and one key employee. Instead of paying full cash at closing, we structured:

  • 25% Seller FinancingReduced immediate cash requirement
  • Performance EarnoutTied to actual business results
  • Employee Retention HoldbackProtected against key person loss
  • Working Capital IncludedEnsured operational runway
  • Transition SupportSeller commitment baked into deal

$116K

Less Cash Needed at closing

Much Lower

Risk Level

Case study

Structure That Beat a Higher Offer

Two buyers competed for the same business.

Buyer A (unrepresented)

  • Higher price
  • All cash
  • Zero protections

Buyer B (our client)

  • Lower price
  • Seller financing
  • Transition support
  • Holdback tied to accuracy
  • SBA-ready file

Despite the lower price, the seller chose our client's offer. The robust structure provided superior safety, professionalism, and ensured a higher probability of closing.

Structure beats price.

  • Fortifies financial securityMitigates personal financial risk.
  • Attracts premier lendersAccelerates financing approval.
  • Cultivates seller confidenceBuilds trust and provides clarity.
  • Dominates competitive bidsSecures deals against rivals.
  • Controls inherent risksMinimizes unforeseen liabilities.
  • Ensures seamless transitionGuarantees operational stability.

How the Engagement Works

Clear. Fair. Performance-aligned.

Your engagement is simple and aligned with your success.

90-Day Deal Guarantee

If we do not deliver a qualified deal that fits your Buy Box within 90 days, you receive a full refund of your initial retainer. We stand behind our commitment to your success.

  • You receive a full $5,000 refund of your retainer.
  • We continue sourcing for you, free of charge.
  • We ensure timely communication and no buyer ghosting.

Your Risk

Near zero

Your Upside

Significant

  1. Initial Retainer

    $5,000 Today activates your buyer program and get priority access to deals that align with you. Fully refundable if we don't bring you a deal that matches your criteria.

  2. Offer Acceptance

    $5,000 due upon first offer acceptance by the seller.

  3. Deal Closing

    The remaining success fee is due at deal closing. For well qualified buyers, the SBA may finance this with the acquisition loan.

  4. Service Guarantee

    We commit to qualified deal introductions within 30-90 days. You receive a full retainer refund if no qualified deal is presented within 90 days. We also offer a "no ghosting guarantee" – we own your success!

How Our Fee Pays for Itself

Through deep analysis and negotiation, we routinely secure:

5–20%

Price reductions

$30K–$250K

Addback corrections

$20K–$150K

Working capital adjustments

  • Longer Seller FinancingBetter terms and extended payment periods
  • Lower Cash at ClosingReduced upfront capital requirements
  • Stronger Transition TermsBetter training and support agreements

Our fee is consistently outweighed by the significant savings and enhanced protections we achieve, ensuring a strong return on your investment.

Common Questions Buyers Ask

Answers to the most common questions our buyers ask.

Is the $5,000 refundable?

Yes — if we don't deliver a qualified deal in 90 days, your retainer is refunded.

How quickly will I receive qualified deal introductions?

Expect qualified introductions within 30-42 days after Buy Box confirmation. If no qualified deal is delivered in 90 days, your $5,000 retainer is fully refunded.

Do I pay a fee if I find my own deal?

Yes, for Options 1 and 2, fees apply to any deal you pursue during the engagement, even if found independently.

What if I find a deal outside your network?

For Options 1 & 2, representation fees apply if you pursue a deal during engagement. We still provide full support in valuation, negotiation, and closing.

Can I upgrade options later?

Absolutely. You can move into a higher level of support at any time.

Do you work nationwide?

Yes. While our offices are in Phoenix and El Paso, our network and sourcing are national.

Why does exclusivity matter?

Exclusivity ensures sourcing priority and dedicated team attention. Without it, you risk missing deals to better-positioned buyers.

What if I'm brand new to buying a business?

Option 1 was designed exactly for you.

What is the difference between SDE and EBITDA and why do you analyze both?

SDE shows an owner's take-home profit, while EBITDA reflects overall operating profit. We analyze both to provide a clear picture of profitability, avoid hidden costs, and ensure smooth financing.

How does your large nationwide broker network benefit me?

Our 278+ brokers provide unmatched access to confidential, off-market deals and real-time intelligence. This ensures you see the best deals first and gain local market expertise.

What ongoing support can I expect throughout the acquisition process?

Our team guides you at every step, from Buy Box clarity and financial validation to negotiation, closing, and post-close transition. This minimizes risk and maximizes value.

How do you handle fast-moving deals and multiple deals at once?

Our team and AI systems enable rapid vetting and response to new opportunities. We prioritize deals based on your Buy Box and availability, ensuring you never miss critical windows to act.

Is there help drafting offers?

Yes — We prepare the Offers using attorney written templates, saving you thousands in legal fees and speeding closing. We always recommend having your attorney review.

What guarantees do you provide on timing and retainer refunds?

If you don't receive a qualified deal matching your Buy Box within 90 days, we refund your $5,000 retainer. We also commit to timely communication and no buyer ghosting.