Houston ETA Meetup: Adam Markley at ETA Circle

Free ETA Houston meetup (searcher-only). Mon Feb 23. Register at www.ETACircle.com Hear ^redacted‌ will share hard-earned lessons from building and operating a multi-company holding group by pairing acquisitions with the right operators. Drawing from successes and failures across industries, he will break down what actually works when stepping out of day-to-day operations without losing control or performance. This talk is a practical, no-theory look at how to hire, structure, and support operators so companies scale instead of stall. Key Topics • When to hire an operator vs. run the business yourself • What to look for in operators who can truly own outcomes, not just manage tasks • How to structure incentives, equity, and accountability to align long-term performance • Common operator hiring mistakes and how to avoid expensive misfires 5pm start. Monday February 23, 2026. Register: www.ETACircle.com. 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 acquisition entrepreneurs. Please register so we can have an accurate food count. Everyone who has not attended before must register in advance (admission will be denied to first-time attendees who did not register.) *** Special thanks to our event sponsors: Bailey Law Firm PLLC - Founded and based in Houston, TX, Bailey Law Firm focuses on acquisition entrepreneurship. With flat fees tailored to each deal, we prioritize pricing transparency, ensuring clarity and predictability in all our services. Our tailored solutions are designed to align seamlessly with the unique goals of each client, recognizing the distinct nature of every M&A endeavor. Backed by a deep understanding of diverse industries and a commitment to staying ahead of legal market trends, Bailey Law offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations that empower informed decision-making. We are committed to maximizing your transactional value, minimizing your risk, and optimizing your deal structure. Bailey Law is your trusted ally in achieving your objectives during your entrepreneurship journey. ^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 (www.ETACircle.com) in 2023 to support the acquisition entrepreneur community.