FIRST STEPS IN GETTING STARTED AS SELF FUNDED SEARCHER?
Aside from sourcing... what is critical to do right out of the gate? is it setting up a LLC? Creating a website? Or anything else I'm missing.
Aside from sourcing... what is critical to do right out of the gate? is it setting up a LLC? Creating a website? Or anything else I'm missing.
1) Read all of the intro docs (HBR how to buy a business, stanford/harvard docs)
2) Create a website
3) Decide on whether or not you need a CRM - lots of posts out there on the kinds and pros/cons
4) Start aggregating lists of brokers
5) Sign up for aggregator platforms (Axial, interexo, buybizsell,etc.)
6) Start talking to searchers, bankers, investors
7) Get reps in reviewing businesses
8) Create some theses around businesses & research businesses in the space
If you have questions - feel free to reach out.