Learning the Basics

December 03, 2024
by a searcher in Summerville, SC, USA
As I understand it, finding an internship and working for free for some time is a great way to get your foot in the door of the industry.
What are some methods or learning sources you used to help you close your first deal?
from Boston University in Iowa City, IA, USA
If the work has economic value, pay for it/get paid. This is capitalism not charity.
I'd mention many of the same books as ^redacted
1. General background:
Buy Then Build https://www.audible.com/pd/Buy-Then-Build-Audiobook/###-###-#### ?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp
HBR Guide https://www.audible.com/pd/HBR-Guide-to-Buying-a-Small-Business-Audiobook/B0CVNQ7G6R?source_code=ASSGB149080119000H&share_location=pdp 3.
Stanford Primer https://www.gsb.stanford.edu/experience/about/centers-institutes/ces/research/search-funds/primer
Business Criteria
1. Sketch from the above (Deibel is great for that), explore podcasts and take notes:
Acquiring Minds https://acquiringminds.co/webinars
Webinars and Podcasts -- you might also find a thesis on an area you want to find a biz that interests you.
2. redacted@PolskyCenter/playlists (ETA / Search Fund lists are in there)
from Washington and Lee University in New Haven, CT, USA