Phase 01: Prepare

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Curated reading lists, recommended books, podcasts, conferences, and communities for ETA professionals.

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Top Search Fund Podcasts to Listen To

The best ETA and search fund podcasts - Think Like an Owner, Acquiring Minds, How2Exit, and more - with episode recommendations and a learning routine.

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The Best Books on Buying a Business

The essential reading list for aspiring acquirers - foundational books, search fund guides, valuation manuals, negotiation classics, and operations leadership.

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Search Fund Communities & Networks: Where to Connect

Where to find and connect with other search fund entrepreneurs - online communities, MBA clubs, regional groups, investor networks, and European/Latin American ETA communities.

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Top MBA Programs for Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition

The best MBA programs for ETA - Stanford, HBS, Booth, Wharton, INSEAD, IESE, and more - with ETA club details, courses, alumni networks, and investor connections.

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Search Fund Case Studies: Lessons from Real Deals

Anonymized case studies from real search fund acquisitions - a traditional search, a self-funded SBA deal, an international acquisition, a failed search, and a buy-and-build strategy.

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Search Fund Newsletters, Blogs & Media to Follow

The best ETA newsletters, blogs, Twitter/X accounts, LinkedIn influencers, and YouTube channels for staying informed about search funds and small business acquisitions.

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Essential ETA Reading List

The must-read books, studies, and resources every aspiring search fund entrepreneur should know.

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European Business Brokers & M&A Advisors Directory

A thorough directory of business brokers and M&A advisors across Europe - UK, France, DACH, Iberia, Benelux, and Nordics.

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