Advice/tips For A Self-Funded, Geographically Focused Search In Michigan?

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searcher The University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

ADVICE/TIPS FOR A SELF-FUNDED, GEOGRAPHICALLY FOCUSED SEARCH IN MICHIGAN?

I'm in the early stages of exploring a geographically-focused (state of Michigan) self-funded search. I have a handful of questions around getting started and the mechanics of this kind of self-funded search. I would greatly appreciate input for anyone who has experience with these constraints. If possible I'd like to connect directly via email/phone call. Thanks in advance for any input!

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searcher Harvard University - Harvard Business School - 11/30/2020

DM me

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searcher Rice University - Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business - 11/30/2020

Peter, give me a shout, happy to share my experience

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admin Massachusetts Institute of Technology - MIT Sloan School of Management Taylor University Stanford University - Graduate School of Business - 12/02/2020

^[redacted]‌ - tagging a few self-funded searchers and related deal professionals in Michigan that can share their insights with you as you get started. [To my commenters, THANK YOU in advance for making Searchfunder a helpful community.]

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Although they are not active on Searchfunder, you could try reaching out to ^[redacted]‌ & ^[redacted]‌ on LinkedIN.

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searcher The University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - 12/02/2020

Thanks, Luke! And thanks to everyone for the vast amount of help and support already.

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searcher The University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business - 12/02/2020

Happy to chat...just send me a message and we can set something up.

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searcher Florida International University - 12/02/2020

Sure, I’d be glad to have a chat and Andre how I can help in your quest. Message me and we’ll set something up. .

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searcher Wayne State University Central Michigan University - 12/02/2020

Peter, I would be happy to discuss how I may be able to help you. In addition to being a business broker here in Michigan, I am also a self funded searcher that found and will be closing on a carve out from a public company in early January 2021 with an investor group. I have also done smaller acquisitions ($2-$4 million range) from private owners using personal capital and SBA loans in the past that I have successfully exited.

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professional Harding University - 12/02/2020

Peter, I'd love to show you how Cyndx can help you target opportunities in Michigan.
https://www.searchfunder.com/post/has-anyone-used-cyndx-for-sourcing-experiences.

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searcher Western Michigan University Michigan State University - 12/02/2020

Peter, I would be happy to chat if you would like to connect. There already appears to be plenty of volunteers but I am always up for talking about deals.

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searcher Northern Michigan University Central Michigan University - 12/03/2020

Hey, I’m sounds very similar to my status if you’d like to chat

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searcher The University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business - 12/03/2020

Hey Peter - feel free to DM me. Asking the same questions

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searcher Florida International University - 12/04/2020

Hey, Andrew, I once worked at DTE Energy way back! What type of search are you interested in? DM me if you'd like to discuss.

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searcher The University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business University of Michigan - Ann Arbor - 12/04/2020

I wanted to thank everyone for such a generous response and the insightful discussions. I can't tell you how helpful it's been for getting things started. Thank you!

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