How The Original Self-Funded Searcher Got Started

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What is Searchfunder.com?

Searchfunder.com is an online community of searchers, investors, lenders, brokers and other professionals. Over 80% of those involved in searchfunds maintain a Searchfunder account to help them network, hire, and mentor others.

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In addition to accessing the most active online network of business buyers, Searchfunder licenses research that is simply not cost effective for individuals. Access over 15,000 industry reports and 50,000 transaction financials. You also get monthly credits for contact information for your company sourcing campaign with the option to purchase more at drastically discounted rates. Searchfunder has pre-purchased access from these data providers in order to empower individual buyers and to help searchers level the playing field versus private equity.

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While we are primarily a buy-side network, we do have hundreds of brokers that regularly post deals to the community.

Can I find an internship on Searchfunder?

Absolutely! We have the industry's largest intern job board. If you are considering a search, the first step is to help another business buyer so you can hit the ground running.

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Jobs are always free to browse. We're not in the business of charging students looking for internship opportunities.

Those who maintain an account with us for over 4 continuous years are permanently added to the community without the need for a membership.

Do I need an MBA to join?

While a large number of our members come from dedicated programs at Harvard Business School, Stanford GSB, Chicago Booth, and other top programs, searching is no longer reserved for the elite. With the current abundance of dry powder in private equity, and an increasing number of business owners reaching retirement age, good deals rarely go unfunded.

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by a professional from Harvard University - Harvard Business School
in Atlanta, GA, USA

11mos ago

How The Original Self-Funded Searcher Got Started

►EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1) PART-TIME SEARCH IS HARD: Spent 3 years lying to Boss, delivering work late, my mind 90% on deals and 10% on my day job. 2) BEING THE OG MEANS I CAN ADVISE YOU BETTER: The reason my 16 years in the deal business matters to you is that when I advise you in my QoE business or Mastermind -- you're getting the very best advice and not some slop from fake gurus 3) SEARCH HELPS EVERYONE - NOT JUST THE RICH & FANCY: My caterer client went from $50K/year to $1M SDE buying an auto shop - that's why I have such a passion for this business. ► CHAPTERS 00:00 Why I got into Search so early & how 03:03 Why I know Search better than everyone else 05:25 Deal fails. I'm driving for Uber 8 years after Harvard 05:54 Fake Gurus & Lies motivated me to help 06:53 The BIG JUMP into business ownership 07:29 Class b/c 90% of Searchers never get LOI signed 08:26 75% of my Clients close deals & here is why (vs. 90% of DIY-ers never close) 09:34 Full history of Self-Funded Searchredactedto Present) 11:26 Fake Gurus take-off in 2015 14:27 What makes me passionate about QoE & Class? 15:16 Finally! A game everyone can win! (Self-Funded Search)

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