Every step on the Roadmap links to a real tool, template, or story—no fluff.
Figure out if business ownership fits your skills, risk tolerance, and lifestyle goals.
Define your target industry, size, geography, and cash-flow needs—the filter for every future deal.
Proven emails, DMs, cold call, voicemail, and walk-in intros that open real conversations.
Go beyond marketplaces. Build proprietary deal flow through local networks and direct outreach.
Screen fast for cash flow, owner dependency, concentration, recurring revenue, and red flags.
Win trust with story-first conversations and a respectful continuity message.
Get under contract with flexible terms: price, structure, diligence, exclusivity, and more.
Seller notes, earnouts, rollovers, and travel-fund concepts to bridge valuation gaps.
Share data safely with lenders and advisors during diligence.
Financials, customers, ops, legal/compliance, and transition readiness—no fluff.
LOI → definitive: assets vs. stock, reps & warranties, schedules, and closing conditions.
SBA, seller financing, conventional, and how to layer them to keep cash flow strong.
Documents, deadlines, and communication cadence so nothing slips before wire day.
Stabilize, listen, and earn trust. Weekly scorecards and town hall scripts included.