Follow Along My Journey to Buy a Business

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April 17, 2025

by a searcher from Lafayette College in New Jersey, USA

A lot of people are drawn to the idea of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA), but most don’t fully understand what the process actually entails (the risks, sacrifices, daily/weekly grind) or even where to start... After leaving a 10-year investment banking role, I launched a self-funded search to acquire and personally operate a small business. I recently posted on here a process update titled "6-Month Self-Funded Search Update - Statistics & Lessons Learned". From further conversations, I've noticed many people are curious about what this path really looks like, so I've started documenting my journey in real-time on TikTok (I just downloaded the app). Importantly, I'm not a guru or influencer... Just someone who took the leap and thought others could benefit from following along in real time. So I'm sharing: Weekly recaps and lessons from my process How I'm structuring my days and organizing my time and resources Honest insights from calls, analysis and deal reviews (NDA compliant, of course) Personal thoughts on mindset, structure, and the rollercoaster in between If you’re curious about ETA, actively searching, or just thinking about this path, I think you could find it helpful. Follow along: @elbertstreeteta on TikTok Website: www.elbertstreetcapital.com Email: redacted Happy to connect with anyone else on the same road or curious about it!
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in New Jersey, USA
I agree with Luke, you should also post here or on substack for those of us who would like to learn and support you on your journey but don't need the additional distractions of Tik Tok.
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from University of Wales in Atlanta, GA, USA
This sounds great! Thanks for being a helping hand in making this process easier for people who have a desire but don't know how to go about it.
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