Any tips on Proprietary Deal Flow from CPAs, Attorneys, etc.

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by a searcher from University of Dayton
in Boca Raton, FL, USA

6mos ago

Any tips on Proprietary Deal Flow from CPAs, Attorneys, etc.

Has anyone sourced any deals through CPAs, attorneys, wealth managers, or other M&A professionals? If so, how did you go about doing that? Was it a long-term relationship or a simple outreach asking if they knew anyone looking to sell? I'm trying to up my game here. Anything helps! Thanks in advance, Searchfunder family!

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reply by a searcher 6mos ago
from Northwestern University in Chicago, IL, USA

In my search I had some luck with connections of mine giving me intros to bankers and other intermediaries. I had almost no luck when trying cold outreach to intermediaries. Warm intros made a big difference.

reply by a searcher 6mos ago
from Emory University in Atlanta, GA, USA

I sourced a deal through a wealth management professional that I've been working with for years. I've asked her to keep me in the loop when she hears of retirements or other exit drivers. Simple ask for those that you work with or close through connections.