About this episode
Don't have the 10-20% cash to buy a business with SBA? Search investor Steve Ressler explains how to attract investors & structure the deal.
Themes from Steve's interview:
- The 4 flavors of search
- Choosing the right investors
- SBA loan math
- Raising the 10%
- Buying a business in an industry you don't know
- Setting investor expectations
- Common mistakes to avoid
Reach Steve at:
- sressler @ gmail
- @steveressler
- His newsletter, ETA Musings
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