Transition from Searcher to Operator - sharing experiences and resources

by a searcher from University of Delaware

4 years ago

Hi searchers - I am weeks away from signing the Asset Purchase Agreement for my first deal. As I begin my preparations to operate this business and I am curious to learn from this community's experiences. (Sorry if this has been discussed in the past).

Any resources to share? (###-###-#### day plan templates? Day 1 checklist?)
Any good articles or books?
What have you learned the hard way that worked / didn't work?

Thanks!

Ross

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investor from University of Wollongong

^Searchfunder member‌ Congrats, excellent stuff, would you be open to a chat, I'd love to hear your story and how you got your first deal.

4 years ago | like reply | 0 likes

investor from East Carolina University - College of Business

The First 90 Days by Michael Watkins. https://www.amazon.com/First-90-Days-Strategies-Expanded/dp/###-###-#### /ref=nodl_

4 years ago | like reply | 1 like

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