One of the biggest mindset shifts I’ve had recently is realizing you don’t always need to start a business from scratch, you can buy one. I used to think acquisition was only for huge corporations, but after diving into SBA financing and creative deals, it feels so much more possible. I recently ran numbers on a local business I thought was “out of reach,” and with SBA leverage, it suddenly looked doable. It got me thinking, sometimes the biggest barrier isn’t money, it’s just knowing the options exist. Has anyone here gone through an SBA-backed acquisition or franchise investment? What was the biggest “aha” moment for you in the process?

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Hello everyone! I'm excited to join the Business Ownership Academy and be part of a community that’s all about smart growth, ownership, and long-term wealth. I’m Charlotte, currently exploring opportunities in buying businesses. My goal is to leverage creative strategies to either acquire or scale businesses and build true ownership. Looking forward to learning from the expert insights here, connecting with like-minded individuals, and taking massive action. Grateful to be in the right room! Let’s build something big together

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