We wrapped up another SMBootcamp LIVE in Tampa.
March 11, 2026
by an investor from University of Virginia in Tampa, FL, USA
This cohort (our 19th!) included 34 searchers representing 17 states and Canada. Some attendees even traveled through a Northeast blizzard to make it.
Over the three days, we covered the acquisition process end-to-end and had several members of our deal team share practical perspectives from real transactions:
• Jackie Hirsch (Crowne Atlantic, broker)
• Bruce Marks (First Bank of the Lake, SBA lender)
• Eric Pacifici (SMB Law Group, legal)
• Mike Jerman & Adam Webster (Hollywell Partners, QofE)
We also had alumni CEOs Brian Seeling, Jim Tormey, and Joey Rosati walk through their acquisition journeys and lessons learned as operators.
One of the deals discussed during the program resulted in an LOI being submitted shortly after.
A few pieces of feedback from attendees:
"The books and podcasts pale in comparison to the value of the live three-day Bootcamp."
"Extremely practical and field-tested information for serious acquisition entrepreneurs."
"SMBootcamp is the ultimate reality check."
The next SMBootcamp LIVE will take place May###-###-#### Applications are now open for those interested:
https://rja55xy9n89.typeform.com/to/RMyCgmBN?typeform-source=www.smbootcamp.co

