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07/10/2025

How to Spot Red Flags Early in a Seller Call For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

07/07/2025

The Myth of the Perfect Deal (And What to Look for Instead) For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

When I first started exploring ETA, I had a very specific picture in my head of what “the right deal” would look like. It would be clean, growing,

07/03/2025

How ETA Match is Helping Buyers Get Found (Quietly) For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

When I started searching, I felt like I was shouting into a void. I was sending emails. I was following up. I was trying to craft the perfect message. And

06/30/2025

Tired of chasing listings and getting ignored?
I was too.
That’s why I built ETA Match—to flip the script. Instead of blasting brokers with cold emails, buyers create a profile that lets them get found by the right people.
This isn’t louder. It’s smarter.
Here’s how we’re quietly changing how buyers show up—and why it’s working:
🔗 https://etamatch.com/how-eta-match-is-helping-buyers-get-found-quietly/

06/26/2025

Still waiting for the perfect deal?
You're not alone—but you might be waiting forever.
Every real deal comes with quirks, risks, or a few question marks. The key isn’t finding perfection—it’s knowing what kind of imperfect you’re ready to work with.
In this post, I share what I’ve learned about letting go of the fantasy deal, and how to spot the ones that are actually worth chasing.
🔗 Read it here: https://etamatch.com/the-myth-of-the-perfect-deal-and-what-to-look-for-instead/

When I first started exploring ETA, I had a very specific picture in my head of what “the right deal” would look like. It would be clean, growing,

06/23/2025

I grew up surrounded by parents, uncles, aunts and grandparents who all owned their own business. I helped many of them directly, whether as a laborer, accountant, or strategic guide years later. Every owner is different, but at the main street level one thing has always been the same to me - they care about what they do, and they aren't just selling to any joker off the street - even if they do have the money. www.etamatch.com

When I first entered the ETA space, I assumed that sellers were purely driven by numbers. Offer them the highest price and the cleanest terms, and they'd pick

06/19/2025

I used to think a short, friendly email was enough to get a broker’s attention.
Spoiler: it’s not.
It wasn’t until a broker told me, “You sound like every other tire kicker,” that I realized I needed to level up my approach.
This post shares exactly what changed—and how I started getting responses. If you’re early in your ETA journey, this is the kind of thing I wish someone had told me.

When I started reaching out to brokers, I thought a short, friendly email would do the trick. Something like: “Hi, I’m looking to buy a business and saw your

06/16/2025

What to Do When You Get Ghosted By a Broker For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

Here's another thought from the world of ETA. Aa moment most buyers won’t admit, but nearly all experience:

06/12/2025

The Best Buyers I’ve Met All Have This One Trait For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

Over time, I’ve seen all kinds of buyers show up in ETA. Some with investor decks and polished credentials. Others with very little experience but a deep

06/09/2025

Why ETA Appeals to More Than Just MBAs For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

For a long time, ETA felt like a niche within a niche—mostly MBA grads from top programs, often with banking or PE experience. And to be fair, that group

06/05/2025

How to Spot Fit (or Friction) in Seller Conversations For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

One of the hardest things to assess early on is fit. The financials might check out. The business might fall right in your target industry. But if you don’t

06/02/2025

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Seller Call For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

There’s a moment in ETA that doesn’t get talked about much, but it’s one of the most nerve-wracking: the first real call with a seller.