Houston ETA Meetup: ETA Circle (Acquiring Minds Interview Guest)

Free ETA Houston meetup (searcher-only). Mon Oct 20. Register at www.ETACircle.com Hear ^redacted‌'s journey from his first acquisition to selling, buying it back, and growing a $25 million holding company utilizing a shared services model. Eric will share how he transitioned from operator to long-term builder, focusing on strategic acquisitions within a single niche. He also explains how aligning culture, capital, and integration created sustainable growth across his portfolio. Topics include: • His roadmap for building and structuring a holding company • Acquiring, selling and buying back the same company later • New approach to raising tailored capital for each deal • Balancing identity: operator vs investor Listen to Eric’s Acquiring Minds interview with ^redacted‌ here: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/eric-calderon-txe-partners 5pm start. Monday October 20, 2025. 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 lead's 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.