Best proprietary channels / methods to source deals?

by a searcher from University of Massachusetts at Amherst

Feb 15,2023

Hi folks,
My business partner and I are looking for a business in the Boston area btwn $3-$8M in rev, minimum $500K SDE.  What have you all found are the best, most efficient ways to source deals?  Beyond working through brokers (buy or sell side).  thanks in advance!

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searcher from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

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03/15/2023 | like reply | 0 likes

intermediary from Northeastern University

I have owned 3 businesses and have been sell-side M&A for a while. There are plusses and minuses to both direct and networking with intermediaries. It is not an either/or situation. DM me Gavin, if you'd like to chat about my experience as a buyer and seller. I am in Boston

03/03/2023 | like reply | 0 likes

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