Member Stories

Real Operators.
Real Acquisitions.
Real Results.

Every number tells a story. Behind every acquisition in the Lab is a member who chose their hard, did the work, and closed the deal. These are their outcomes.

01
Annual Summit
300+ Operators
Under One Roof
02
Meetups
15+ Cities
Nationwide
03
Community
Peer-Driven
Accountability
By the Numbers

The Track Record
Speaks for Itself

Acquisition Lab members don't just learn about buying businesses — they close. Here's the proof behind the ecosystem that has produced over a billion dollars in completed transactions.

1,200+
Members
400+
Deals Closed
$1B+
Enterprise Value
40%+
Acquisition Rate
Hear It From Them

Watch Members Tell
Their Story

No scripts. No actors. Real acquisition entrepreneurs sharing what the Lab meant to their journey.

Garden Works USAMember Success Story
RecoraMember Success Story
Newark AutoMember Success Story

“The Lab cost 1% of my MBA program, and I actually felt MORE prepared afterward. My goal was to find more tax-efficient income, and I was able to achieve that.”

Stewart NixonRestaurant Owner

“I’ve not only met my financial goals in the first 5 months, but my business is growing almost too fast for me to keep up!”

Paul GoldenPool Maintenance & Repair Services

“Feedback from advisors & other lab members helped me overcome challenges and address questions specific to my buyer journey.”

Shane EhrsamNorth Texas Trailers

“Ultimately, Buy Then Build and what Walker teaches lead to me buying my first business in under 4 months.”

Dan PeskorseLab Member
Walker Deibel — Author, Buy Then Build
Walker DeibelBoard Member & Venture Partner
Walker DeibelBoard Member & Venture Partner
Member Reviews

What the Community
Is Saying

Member Reviews

What the Community
Is Saying

Straight from the operators who searched, closed, and now run the businesses they bought through the Lab.

★★★★★
The Lab gave me the framework, the deal flow access, and the advisory support I needed to close on a $2.5M services business within eight months of joining. I couldn't have done it alone.
Acquired a Services Company
★★★★★
What sets this ecosystem apart is the community. I had three other members review my LOI before I submitted it. That peer accountability made all the difference on my first acquisition.
First-Time Acquirer
★★★★★
I joined the Lab after reading Buy Then Build. Two years later, I've closed two acquisitions and built a portfolio generating seven figures in annual revenue. The advisors were instrumental.
Portfolio Operator
★★★★★
The capital resources and the direct access to experienced advisors accelerated my search by months. I went from cold outreach to signed APA in under six months.
Acquired a Manufacturing Firm
★★★★★
This isn't a course — it's a launchpad. The quarterly meetups alone were worth the membership. I met my business partner at the Austin event and we closed together six months later.
Co-Acquirer, SaaS Business
★★★★★
Being part of the Lab community changed how I approach business ownership. The frameworks, the accountability, and the network — it's the real deal. No fluff, just substance.
Current Member & Searcher
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