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by a searcher from Melbourne Business School
in Detroit, MI, USA

2h ago

You're buying a business. But how well do you understand the people responsible for its success?

Two Weeks ago I made a post titled Buying the Business Is Only Half the Battle: Are You Prepared for the People Challenges? Well little did I know that my inbox would be on FIRE! about the topic. As a 20-year founder and operator now expanding into Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), I know firsthand that acquiring a profitable business is only the beginning. The real challenge is protecting and growing that value after the founder exits. The last two weeks I have facilitated an HR Acquisition Strategy session with a group of ETA searchers. The discussion surfaced important questions about human capital due diligence, key employee dependencies, retention, compensation, and the realities of transitioning from corporate leadership into small-business ownership. After receiving additional interest from fellow acquisition entrepreneurs in this community, I decided to make the session available to this broader ETA community. I'm hosting a FREE masterclass: THE PEOPLE BEHIND THE PROFIT HR Acquisition Strategy for ETA Searchers & Business Acquirers ? Tuesday, December 8, 2026 🕦 11:30 AM ET 💻 Virtual | Free Registration Register FREE here: redacted What will you take away? ? Human Capital Due Diligence: Understand the HR risks, key-person dependencies, and employment considerations that deserve attention before closing. ? Recruiting & Retention: Explore strategies for attracting and retaining mission-critical talent, including compensation and generational workforce considerations. ? Culture & Leadership: Learn how founder-led cultures differ from corporate environments and what to consider before making changes under new ownership. ? First 100 Days: Identify practical priorities for building employee trust, retaining key talent, and establishing a strong foundation for future performance. We'll also explore acquisition scenarios and introduce practical resources from the 3C Human Capital Acquisition Playbook. Whether you're actively searching, evaluating a target, or preparing for your first year of ownership, this session is designed to help you approach the people side of your acquisition with greater clarity and confidence. The financials tell you what the business has produced. The people and culture help determine whether it can continue producing those results. Register FREE here: redacted I look forward to connecting with fellow searchers and sharing insights that can help us become more informed buyers and stronger business owners.

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