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From Searcher to Sponsor: How to Buy a $22m Business

From Searcher to Sponsor: How to Buy a $22m Business

Acquiring Minds · Will Smith

July 17, 20251h 44m

About this episode

Register for the webinar:Common Legal Diligence Issues (and How to Handle Them) - July 17th - https://bit.ly/4kwHlbwYan Vinarskiy began as a self-funded searcher but shifted his model mid-search when he found a business too big for SBA.Topics in Yan’s interview:Using a buy-side broker to search and closeBeing inspired to take on a large dealTrade-offs of independent sponsor economicsBoard dynamics and governanceBuilding a pitch deckRefining his investor pitchExpanding the business modelManaging 2 separate businessesReferences and how to contact Yan:LinkedInFloorguardCalder CapitalNiklas James on Acquiring Minds: Self-Funded Search vs. Independent SponsorshipMike Okhravi on Acquiring Minds: Doing It His Way: First-Timer Buys 2 at OnceLearn more about Walker Deibel's done-with-you buy-side advisory:The Acquisition LabGet a complimentary IT audit of your target business:Email Nick Akers at [email protected], and tell him you’re a searcherGet a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value):Book a call with Tim or [email protected] and mention Acquiring Minds

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Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedInFollow Will on TwitterEdited by Anton RohozovProduced by Pam Cameron

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