Acquisition Lab vs. Acquira's Accelerator+ Program???
December 31, 2023
by a searcher from Florida International University - College of Business in Tampa, FL, USA
Hi everyone,
I'm currently exploring opportunities in business acquisition and came across two interesting programs: Acquisition Lab and Acquira's Accelerator+ Program. Both seem promising, and both are on my radar, but I'm keen on understanding their distinct features and weighing their pros and cons. I’d like to understand the differences between them, as well as their unique advantages and disadvantages.
Has anyone here participated in either of these programs? If anyone here has been a part of these programs, your input would be invaluable. I would love to hear about your experiences, specifically:
Program Structure: How are the programs structured? Is one more intensive or hands-on than the other? What are the core elements of each program? How do their approaches differ in terms of practical learning and theoretical knowledge?
Learning Outcomes: What kind of knowledge or skills did you gain from the program? Were there any specific areas where one program excelled over the other?
Community and Networking: Were there significant opportunities for collaboration with other acquisition entrepreneurs? Were there opportunities to connect with other like-minded acquisition entrepreneurs who would be able to serve as mentor(s)?
Support Post-Program: Did either program offer continued support or resources after completion?
Overall Satisfaction: How satisfied were you with the program you participated in? How would you rate your overall experience? Are there any specific aspects of the program that stood out? Would you recommend one program over the other?
Return on Investment: Considering the cost of the program, did you feel you received good value for the investment?
Any insights, comparisons, or personal experiences with either Acquisition Lab or Acquira's Accelerator+ Program would be greatly appreciated. Your feedback will help me (and perhaps others) make a more informed decision about which program might be the best fit.
Thank you in advance for your time and help!
from Augustana College in Madison, WI, USA
"Just finding this thread and so proud of the praise. Thanks team! I built the Lab to be the elite provider for acquisition accelerators--even though we were also the first. I felt others would come. I know the founders of Acquira personally and I'll throw in that this is what makes the Acquisition Lab different: It was critical to me that when we built the Lab, I wasn't personally benefiting from our members. I do not invest in the deals that go through the Lab because that to me would mean the business model would be to generate deal flow to me, with built-in operators who also have PG's on the SBA loan. We also take no referral fees, no sponsorships, no equity in your deal, no success fees, nothing. Instead, I wanted to build the single best education, coaching, and resources with a vetted community. I wanted to forever keep the all-in price below 2-months of buyside advisor fees (typically only 0.85% of your acquisition price at a maximum), and I wanted to build a program that generated actual results. This assured me that all incentives are aligned. We also have lots of members that aren't looking for money. Lot's of exited entrepreneurs or wealthy in some other way. This has also built a stronger community overall. If you apply, there's actually a 70-75% chance you're not invited to enroll (probably not nearly that on Searchfunder). Lot's of people say they vet, but we actualy do. It's critical to the success of the program. xo, Walker"
from University of Pennsylvania in Portland, OR, USA
In the 2+ years that I've owned my business I've returned to Acquisition Lab content or watched newly created recordings a few times for continuing education. The lifetime membership is nice for that, though my educational needs as a business owner are much different than they were as a searcher and I've turned more to sector experts and peer groups to fill that need.
You've likely searched for this topic in old threads. If not, dig deeper. Walker answered a similar question two months ago with compelling points about his program.