Free ETA Circle Houston meetup (business buyer-only). Mon Oct 26. Register at redacted Jerod bought his company for $1.7M and sold for $80M+ in under 5 years by growing revenue from $3.5M to $35M. From his childhood in foster care to Harvard Business School to acquiring, growing and selling an HVAC business, Jerod Pierce’s journey is an inspiring story of resilience and determination. Come hear how he did it and what he learned along the way, including how marketing, sales, acquisitions and hands-on leadership contributed to that growth. He’ll also share lessons from a more challenging subsequent acquisition, including the importance of understanding the seller’s role and staying involved in daily operations. Try to listen to his Acquiring Minds here: Key Topics: • Finding businesses through local relationships • Driving growth through marketing and sales • Building trust with employees • Evaluating exit offers beyond price • Learning from setbacks and remote ownership Definitely listen to his interview with ^redacted‌ on Acquiring Minds here: redacted 5pm start. Monday October 26, 2026 Register: redacted. Event location to be emailed. Please contact redacted if you do not receive the location. *** Please no service providers at this event. This event is only for business buyers. Please register so we can have an accurate food count. Everyone who has not attended before must register in advance. Walk-ups not allowed. *** Special thanks to our event sponsor: ^redacted‌ leads First Internet Bank’s Small Business Administration team. They have quite a success story in itself: since 2018, they have grown to rank among the top SBA lenders nationally in both loan volume and amount financed. As a Preferred Lender, they can deliver a faster, more flexible and robust lending experience for their small business clients. About the Founder: ^redacted‌ is business buyer at Gulf Bright Partners who acquired a company in 2024 which he continues to operate. He founded ETA Circle (redacted in 2023 to support the acquisition entrepreneur community.