Just Announced: SMBootcamp LIVE 2024 Dates

November 27, 2023
by a professional in Tampa, FL, USA
The premier in-person self-funded search accelerator is back in 2024 and better than ever.
Due to popular demand, we're adding an additional two bootcamp dates in 2024!
Apply For 2024 Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqEl8f51Tb4svNc6VVC3ZQOxk5L7kjEP03c5XRdASafDgKRA/viewform
2024 Dates:
Feb. 7 - Feb. 9, 2024 (Tampa, FL)
Mar###-###-#### Mar. 15, 2024 (Tampa, FL)
May###-###-#### May.17, 2024 (Tampa, FL)
Sep###-###-#### Sep. 13, 2024 (Tampa, FL)
Dec. 4 - Dec. 6, 2024 (Tampa, FL)
A quick recap of the bootcamp:
Day 1) How to Search & Make an Offer
Section 1: Welcome, Introductions, + Overview
· Attendee Introductions · Bootcamp Overview · Overview of ETA · Traditional vs. Self-Funded Search · Self-Funded Search: The Bright Future of ETA
Section 2: Deal Screening
· Search Criteria: Big 3, Second 2 · Nailing Your Elevator Pitch · Initial Diligence 101 · Don't Spend Time on Deals That'll Never Close · How To Successfully Work With Biz Brokers
Section 3: How to Search & Build a Pipeline
· Why Time is Everything in Self-Funded Searching · Learning What Deal is "Good Enough" For You · Setting Up Your Search: Blocking + Tackling · Why A Strong Pipeline Is Key · Direct vs. Intermediary Approach · Importance of Intermediary Approach in Self-Funded Searching · Outreach Strategies + Tactics · Searching CRM 101
Section 4: Valuation
· Multiples 101 · EBITDA vs. SDE + Which To Use? · Earnings "Bridge" · Add-Backs 101 · Importance of DSCR · Financial Modeling 101 · Tricks From The Front Lines
Section 5: Offer Letters
· LOIs 101 · Where are LOIs in the M&A Process? · Real LOI Review Case Studies · Structuring LOIs That Work For SBA · Should You Submit Multiple LOIs at once?
Section 6: Bank Loans (SBA)
· Presented by First Bank of The Lake
Night 1) Group Dinner #1
Day 2) Due Diligence & Capital Raise
Section 1: How To "Quarterback" Your Deal
· Hire Great "Position Players"
Section 2: M&A Tax
· Presented by Builders CPA
Section 3: Accounting & QoE
· Presented by Hollywell Partners
Section 4: Legal Diligence & Documentation
· Presented by SMB Law Group
Section 5: Insurance Diligence
· Presented by Symphony Risk
Section 6: HR & Employee Benefits Diligence
· Presented by Living HR
Section 7: Business Broker
· Presented by Crowne Atlantic Business Brokers
Night 2) Group Dinner #2 With Deal Team
Day 3) Live Case Studies + Q&A
· 5 Case Study + Q&A Sessions with successful self-funded searcher turned CEOs
Post-Bootcamp) Cohort Calls + Slack Community
Cohort Calls (1/Month For 3 Months)
• Big 3/Second 2, Search Tactics • Financial Modeling Deep Dive • Equity Raise Process
Slack Community (Lifetime Access)
• Join 100+ Alumni (Current Searchers + Searcher CEOs) in our tight-knit community to ask questions,networkk, and grow on your SMB journey.
Next Steps:
If you're a current or future self-funded searcher looking to accelerate your journey to Owner CEO... SMBootcamp Live is your answer.
Apply For 2024 Here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfqEl8f51Tb4svNc6VVC3ZQOxk5L7kjEP03c5XRdASafDgKRA/viewform