Experience with Ben Kelly's Acquisition Ace? Other acquisition accelerators?

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January 08, 2026

by a searcher from Indiana University at Bloomington in Glencoe, IL, USA

Self-funded searcher here in Chicago, been searching on my own for 9 months while working full time and supporting family. Does anyone have any experience, positive or negative, with Ben Kelly's Acquisition Ace? There are so many acquisition accelerators out there, has anyone found one that has truly been a game-changer for them? Thanks all!
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from The University of Michigan in Downingtown, PA, USA
Do not pay Ben Kelly for his AI garbage. He is a major LinkedIn grifter. His content is not real authentic or plausible. I wouldn't recommend a single course that is sold on LinkedIn (I assume that is where you are seeing his content). As others stated, there are trusted accelerators out there, but the best way is to connect with other searchers and network with advisors, brokers, mentors. My mentor provides me with so much information and is able to really guide me through the process. I highly recommend anyone searching finding that mentor/investor that has walked the talk. Even better if you can find one that bought small, operated, and exited big.
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from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, USA
I've always gotten more from my time networking with other entrepreneurs than paying money for courses. IMO, there's a lot of snake oil in entrepreneurship when all the info you need is free online. Now, if the accelerator gives you the guts to actually pull the trigger on an acquisition, maybe it's worth it? But honestly, a business coach, mentor, or even peer accountability group would be just as good for that.
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