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Elevating knowledge of the Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA) strategy for value creation. Hosted by David Snow. Full episodes on YouTube.

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Check out this clip from Search Party Episode β€˜From Google to Search Fund Success in the SaaS Vertical’

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12.08.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A founder-led small business with no CFO spells opportunity

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06.08.2025 15:23 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Good board members should be 'horizan-scale' and be 'nimble'

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05.08.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ex- Google ETA searcher shares pro tip for deal sourcing: Focus on why you’re different

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31.07.2025 17:51 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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What factors slow down the debt underwriting process in lower middle market ?

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30.07.2025 16:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Without reliable data, a newly acquired business cannot establish a first-rate finance function, particularly in the lower-middle-market where use of data is suboptimal to non-existant.

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29.07.2025 19:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
New CEOs of ETA-backed companies should consider outsourced finance talent
YouTube video by Search Party New CEOs of ETA-backed companies should consider outsourced finance talent

New CEOs of ETA-backed companies should consider outsourced finance talent, say lower-middle-market operations experts at Boulay.

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#search #acquisition #privatequity #ETA #CFO #newbusiness #financefunction
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24.07.2025 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The AI sales bot that needed ethics coaching
YouTube video by Search Party The AI sales bot that needed ethics coaching

Like sentient humans, AI employees sometimes need corrective feedback to comply with ethical standards, the co-CEO of a lower-middle-market business discovered.

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23.07.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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First-time CEOs, there is no 'supermarket of board members', says Max Artz of Peterson Partners.

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22.07.2025 16:51 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How do net working capital targets prevent business sellers from 'playing games?'
YouTube video by Search Party How do net working capital targets prevent business sellers from 'playing games?'

How do net working capital targets prevent business sellers from 'playing games?'

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18.07.2025 16:44 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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It is a mistake when 'type-A' CEOs bury their boards in a blizzard of company details, says Max Artz.

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#M&A #search #privateequity #eta #searchfund #insurance

17.07.2025 16:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What forms of insurance are essential for lower middle market businesses?
YouTube video by Search Party What forms of insurance are essential for lower middle market businesses?

What forms of insurance are essential for lower middle market businesses?

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16.07.2025 16:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
How an AI agent used text messages to reactivate old leads at a lower-mid-market business
YouTube video by Search Party How an AI agent used text messages to reactivate old leads at a lower-mid-market business

How an AI agent used text messages to reactivate old leads at a lower-mid-market business:

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15.07.2025 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What issues would prevent a lender from supporting a tuck-in acquisition?
YouTube video by Search Party What issues would prevent a lender from supporting a tuck-in acquisition?

Your lender will only support a tuck-in acquisition if the existing business looks healthy, says Avidbank's Conor Tidgwell.

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#search #eta #privateequity #middlemarket #tuckin #lender

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10.07.2025 16:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Sellers of SaaS businesses are not all ready to retire
YouTube video by Search Party Sellers of SaaS businesses are not all ready to retire

Sellers of SaaS businesses are not all ready to retire, says ETA searcher-turned-CEO Curt Black.

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#eta #search #acquisition #privateequity #middlemarketbusiness #smallbusiness

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09.07.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What should an ETA searcher tell employees to expect after a change of control transaction?
YouTube video by Search Party What should an ETA searcher tell employees to expect after a change of control transaction?

What should an ETA searcher tell employees to expect after a change of control transaction?

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#eta #acquisition #newCEO #busness #privateequity #search #mergersandacquisition #changeofcontrol

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08.07.2025 21:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What should ETA searchers understand about the rigors of sourcing a transaction?
YouTube video by Search Party What should ETA searchers understand about the rigors of sourcing a transaction?

What should ETA searchers understand about the rigors of sourcing a transaction?

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#eta #search #acquisition #businessacquisition #middlemarket #CEO #ETA #privateequity

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27.06.2025 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What happens if key documents are missing in due diligence?
YouTube video by Search Party What happens if key documents are missing in due diligence?

What happens if key documents are missing in due diligence?

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#eta #search #middlemarket #duedilligence #mergersandacquisitions #PrivateEquity

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26.06.2025 15:47 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What should a lower-middle-market CEO look for in a lending partner?
YouTube video by Search Party What should a lower-middle-market CEO look for in a lending partner?

What should a lower-middle-market CEO look for in a lending partner?

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#search #lender #ETA #privateequity #middlemarket #CEO #acquisition

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25.06.2025 15:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
When building a board, consider 'gray haired' independent directors
YouTube video by Search Party When building a board, consider 'gray haired' independent directors

When building a board, consider 'gray haired' independent directors, says Mayer Brown Partner Megan Webster.

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#acquisition #search #privateequity #eta #searchfund #insurance

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24.06.2025 15:42 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
No MBA required to acquire a promising SaaS business
YouTube video by Search Party No MBA required to acquire a promising SaaS business

No MBA is required to acquire a promising SaaS business, Curt Black tells Search Party.

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23.06.2025 15:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Don't 'fluff up' performance outlook for your lender.

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#lenders #ETA #privateequity #middlemarket #business #acquisition #seller

20.06.2025 15:57 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A 'strategic CFO' adds value well beyond 'just the numbers'
YouTube video by Search Party A 'strategic CFO' adds value well beyond 'just the numbers'

A 'strategic CFO' adds value well beyond 'just the numbers'

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#eta #search #privateequity #middlemarket #saas #CFO
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19.06.2025 20:25 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Your biggest investor shouldn't necessarily serve on the board
YouTube video by Search Party Your biggest investor shouldn't necessarily serve on the board

Your biggest investor shouldn't necessarily serve on the board, says Anthony Walker, a Managing Partner at Next Coast Legacy.

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#board #investors #eta #privateequity #search #middlemarket #CEO

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18.06.2025 15:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Why an ex-Google exec bought a SaaS business from a 'technically oriented' founder
YouTube video by Search Party Why an ex-Google exec bought a SaaS business from a 'technically oriented' founder

Why an ex-Google exec bought a SaaS business from a 'technically oriented' founder.

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#eta #search #middlemarket #CEO #saas #acquisition

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17.06.2025 22:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Should an ETA searcher identify a sub-sector to target before the two year search begins?

It is almost a "prerequisite", says Anthony Walker.

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#eta #privateequity #search #college #postgrad #jobprep #middlemarket #business

16.06.2025 15:41 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Why is proof-of-cash a must-have in lower-middle-market due diligence?
YouTube video by Search Party Why is proof-of-cash a must-have in lower-middle-market due diligence?

Why is proof-of-cash a must-have in lower-middle-market due diligence?

Avoiding fraud is the main reason, says Ryan Turbes of Boulay.

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13.06.2025 17:48 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
What characteristics should a lower-middle-market business have to support a dividend recap?
YouTube video by Search Party What characteristics should a lower-middle-market business have to support a dividend recap?

What characteristics should a lower-middle-market business have to support a dividend recap?

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#eta #search #privateequity #acquisition #debt

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12.06.2025 16:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Why is the first year after acquisition the hardest phase for a new lower-middle-market CEO? A first-time CEO of a business should initially "sit on your hands", says Anthony Walker.

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#newCEO #acquisition #search #ETA #privateequity #firsttimeCEO

11.06.2025 15:27 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Search Party Video-Podcast | LinkedIn Search Party Video-Podcast | 189 followers on LinkedIn. Elevating knowledge of the Entrepreneurship-Through-Acquisition (ETA) model for value creation. Hosted by David Snow. | Search Party is a video-...

Board-member scarcity plagues lower-middle-market M&A, market veterans tell Search Party.

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#eta #search #privateequity #acquisition #CEO #board #boardmembers #middlemarket

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