Houston Meetup for ETA Circle

Free ETA meetup in Houston (searcher-only) Monday April 21. Register at www.ETACircle.com Our presenters: ^redactedand ^redacted‌ are nearly lifelong friends and have had a winding journey in the acquisition entrepreneurship space. Hear their story as they transitioned from traditional post-MBA searchers, to self-funded searchers, to ultimately something between self-funded searchers and independent sponsors. Asad and Jaison currently have two portfolio companies: one is a franchised barbershop and the other, a healthcare compliance business. Jaison and Asad will speak on: - Partnered vs. solo search dynamics - Traditional search vs. self-funded search, including investor dynamics - When to shut down a search - Capitalization considerations - Franchise businesses - Lessons learned on the journey 5pm start. Monday April 21, 2025. Register: www.ETACircle.com. Event location to be emailed. Please contact redacted if you do not receive the location. *** Please no service providers at this event. This event is only for acquisition entrepreneurs. Please register so we can have an accurate food count. Everyone who has not attended before must register in advance (admission will be denied to first-time attendees who did not register.) *** Special thanks to our event sponsors: Bailey Law Firm PLLC - Founded and based in Houston, TX, Bailey Law Firm focuses on acquisition entrepreneurship. With flat fees tailored to each deal, we prioritize pricing transparency, ensuring clarity and predictability in all our services. Our tailored solutions are designed to align seamlessly with the unique goals of each client, recognizing the distinct nature of every M&A endeavor. Backed by a deep understanding of diverse industries and a commitment to staying ahead of legal market trends, Bailey Law offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations that empower informed decision-making. We are committed to maximizing your transactional value, minimizing your risk, and optimizing your deal structure. Bailey Law is your trusted ally in achieving your objectives during your entrepreneurship journey. ^redacted‌ from First Internet Bank’s Small Business Administration team is quite a success story in itself: since 2018, they have grown to rank among the top SBA lenders nationally in both loan volume and amount financed. As a Preferred Lender, they can deliver a faster, more flexible and robust lending experience for their small business clients. About the Founder: ^redacted‌ is business buyer at Gulf Bright Partners who acquired a company in 2024 which he continues to operate. He founded ETA Circle in 2023 to support the acquisition entrepreneur community.