Register for the webinars:
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<li>Thu July 11 - <a href="https://bit.ly/4eJqUXB">SBA Lender Roundtable: State of the Market</a> - https://bit.ly/4eJqUXB

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<li>Fri July 12 - <a href="https://bit.ly/3VPQf9p">Due Diligence Office Hours</a> - https://bit.ly/3VPQf9p</li>
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We caution against thinking you can find it: 100% seller financing. But Renan Cortez did — and on a sizable business.
Topics in Renan’s interview:
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<li>His background as an Army medic</li>
<li>Learning about acquisition via Codie Sanchez</li>
<li>Using a virtual assistant to search for a business</li>
<li>Negotiating a 100% seller note</li>
<li>Feeling motivated by philanthropy</li>
<li>Spending too much money too fast after transition</li>
<li>Getting a bridge loan to make payroll</li>
<li>Rebranding the restoration company</li>
<li>Raising capital for growth</li>
<li>His large roll-up vision</li>
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References and how to contact Renan:
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<li><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/renan-a-cortez/">LinkedIn</a></li>
<li><a href="https://x.com/SyndicateVGPR">Twitter</a></li>
<li><a href="https://sbsrestore.com/">Syndicate Building Solutions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://svgpe.com/">Syndicate Venture Group</a></li>
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Get a complementary pre-acquisition HR & PEO review for your target business:
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<li>Contact <a href="mailto:mark@aspenhr.com">mark@aspenhr.com</a> or <a href="https://bit.ly/3TR47Ps">visit Aspen HR</a></li>
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Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program:
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<li><a href="https://bit.ly/3W6QqNx">Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team</a></li>
</ul>
Smithlist is a new job board for leadership roles at small businesses. If you're not ready to buy a business but want to lead one:
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<li><a href="https://bit.ly/4bYeKYD">Smithlist - Operate & Lead a Business</a></li>
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Connect with Acquiring Minds:
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<li>See past + future interviews on the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AcquiringMinds">YouTube channel</a></li>
<li>Connect with host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/willsmithsf/">Will Smith on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li>Follow <a href="https://twitter.com/whentheresawill">Will on Twitter</a></li>
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Will Smith

It Really Happened: 100% Financing for an $8m Business

Register for the webinars: Thu July 11 - SBA Lender Roundtable: State of the Market - https://bit.ly/4eJqUXB Fri July 12 - Due Diligence Office Hours - https://bit.ly/3VPQf9p We caution against thinking you can find it: 100% seller financing. But Renan Cortez did — and on a sizable business. Topics in Renan’s interview: His background as [&hellip;]