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The Beginners Guide to Buying a Business
Honestly… I probably spent way too much time on it 😅 But the goal was simple: Build something I can follow step-by-step, so when I go to buy my next business, I’m not guessing — I’m executing. Think of it like a quick-reference playbook until the entire process is second nature. If you’re trying to get into business acquisitions (especially creative financing), this should help cut the learning curve way down. Would love feedback — seriously. Tear it apart if you need to. I made this to get better… and to help anyone else trying to figure this out alongside me. This poll is to see what you guys want next. I have been working on a few other tools to help us on our journey. Just looking for some input. Thanks friends, have a fantastic day.
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Welcome to the Business Acquisition Club (BAC)
For those who are new here, I want to take a moment to introduce myself and explain what this club is all about. My name is Rueben Johnson, and I’m the founder of BAC. I’ve spent over a decade working in manufacturing and machining, currently serving as a lead machinist at a multi Inc.5000 medical device manufacturing company. Over the years I’ve developed a strong interest in business ownership, acquisitions, and building real-world assets that produce cash flow. Like many people here, I didn’t start with a big fund, investors, or a roadmap. Most of what I’ve learned has come from studying deals, talking to business owners, experimenting with small ventures, and constantly trying to understand how businesses are bought, sold, and operated. I created the Business Acquisition Club for one main reason: To build a place where people who are serious about buying businesses can learn, share ideas, and improve together. There are plenty of places online that talk about entrepreneurship in theory. My goal with BAC is different. I want this to be a community where we focus on the practical side of acquisitions, including: • Identifying strong businesses to buy • Understanding financials and valuations • Learning how deals are structured • Finding opportunities and sourcing deals • Sharing strategies that actually work in the real world The classroom will provide structured lessons so members can build a solid foundation. The community side of BAC is where we discuss deals, ask questions, and help each other get better at the process. This is a club of people learning the craft of business acquisition, and everyone here is at a different stage of the journey. --- Now I’d like to hear from you. If you’re new here, please introduce yourself and share a little about your goals: • Your name • Where you’re located • Your background or industry • What types of businesses interest you • Your long-term goals with acquisitions Looking forward to getting to know everyone and seeing what we can build together.
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📦 Lesson 1 – Buy Box Commitment Thread
Welcome to the most important step in your acquisition journey. Before we evaluate businesses… Before we talk financing… Before we analyze numbers… You must define what you are actually looking for. No shiny objects. No scrolling random listings. No “this looks interesting.” Post your Buy Box below using this format: • Industry: • Revenue Range: • Minimum SDE: • Location: • Will I Relocate? (Yes/No): • Max Employees: • Owner Involvement Preference: • Financing Preference: • Risk Tolerance (Low / Medium / High): "Then finish with this sentence: I commit to analyzing only businesses that fit this Buy Box for the next 30 days." Why this matters? Clarity creates leverage. Undefined buyers chase noise. Defined buyers find deals. I’ll review and give feedback where needed. Lock it in. 👇
Acquisition in Progress
I just went under contract on a 1.6M business with an additional 1.1M in real estate. For the business I'm doing an SBA7a with a 5% seller carry note on full-stand by to help with the 10% liquidity injection. I am doing more conventional financing on the real estate but trying to get it with no money down. Since I negotiated hard on the real estate and not the business, I'm getting the real estate at a really low basis. Based on market rent and a 7% cap rate, it would easily appraise at 1.8M or more. My hope is that will allow me to bring in a capital partner on the real estate who I should be able to refinance out in 12-24 months. This will hopefully allow me to get into this amazing 2.7M acquisition with less than 100K down. What do you guys think? Is this a good structure?
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We're offering 100 % Financing for various needs, including Fix & Flip/Rehab, Buy & Hold Properties e.t.c at 7 % interest rate. Email me at [email protected]
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