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We will review applications and invite qualified applicants to participate in a strategy call to explore whether you’ll be a good match for Acquisition Lab membership.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out with questions, concerns, or comments.

Our goal is to ensure that we have a thoroughly vetted group of high quality members who have the drive and the means to buy a business. 

We specialize in supporting acquisition entrepreneurs who:

  1. Are interested in buying a business in the next 12 months (focused on US or Canadian market – international markets are considered on a case-by-case basis)
  2. Are a US-citizen or green card holder (unless buying with all-cash)
  3. Have access to the financial resources to close on a business (minimum of $100,000)  

Please click here to schedule a call with Chelsea Wood, Chief of Staff & Managing Director of the Lab, to discuss your application further and learn more about the program & possible next steps. 

Book a call with Chelsea

We screen for the following three things in order to offer an invitation to join the Lab during every applicant strategy call:

  1. The applicant will find value in everything that we’re offering and be actively engaged within the program to ensure that the experience of the cohort is strong;
  2. The applicant will add value to the community discussions based on their experience and expertise; and
  3. The applicant will be a fit for the culture of the Lab.

Thank you again for the opportunity to support your acquisition journey!

Here's what others are saying...

Within 4 months, I purchased an online business and found out exactly what I wanted in business.”

– Ryan Condie
Let’s Buy a Business Podcast

You have really given us the tools and have simplified it which is huge!”

– Mark Plunkett

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

– Dan Peskorse

This is simple, smart, elegant, and brillant”

– John Pollock 

Business Acquisition feels more doable and less scary. The system that Walker teaches allows me to understand what needs to be done.

—  Kojo Boahene

Frequently Asked Questions

  • 4 Week Intensive with proprietary content that cannot be found elsewhere preparing you for a successful search including:
    • 2 Buyer Preparation Lectures from Walker Deibel, Author of Buy Then Build
    • 2 Live Workshops with Professional Advisors to Build Your Brand as a Sophisticated Investor
    • One-on-One with Advisor to Develop Value Proposition Buyer Profile
    • Live Q&A with Lending Partner
    • One-on-One with Lending Partner for Pre-Approval Letter
    • Live Ask-Me-Anything with Walker
    • Deal Evaluation Workbook (Cash Flow Calculator, 7 Elements, Business Mapping, etc.)
    • Financial Analysis Tool (3 Year Forecast, Break-Even Analysis, Scenario Planning)
    • Real Life Case Study to Gain Hands On Experience Evaluating Deals 
    • Self-Evaluation Workbooks
  • Outreach Tools (Scripts, technology, etc.)
  • Legal Templates (LOI, APA, SPA, Due Diligence Checklist, etc.)
  • Almost Daily Q&A calls with Experienced Advisors (over 100 hours a year)
  • Deep Dives into Member Deals with Walker (over 50 hours a year)
  • Weekly Guest Speakers/Interviews 
  • Access to Speaker/Interview Archive (currently over 100 speakers) 
  • Vetted Network of Service Providers (lawyers, accountants, lenders, etc.)
  • 1 Year Subscription to IBISWorld Premium to support business plan development ($4,000 value)
  • 25% Discount on PeerComps
  • Private Slack Group & Highly Vetted Community
  • Access to the Buy Then Build Masterclass 

The initial intensive requires between 3 and 5 hours of your time per week. The live workshops are weekly on Wednesdays from 4 to 6 Central. Then there is a pre-recorded course, The 3 Forces of Search, that drops on Thursday mornings. Between the live workshops, 3 forces modules, and the outside work – it takes 3 to 5 hours per week; however, only 2 hours live on a call. 

The first week of the intensive does also have the 2 hour kick-off call and a 90 minute to 2 hour target statement refinement session that is optional so the first week requires a bit more of your time live.

Because we spend a lot of time vetting new members, we really focus on not rushing the decision making process, and have only had a single refund after starting our intensive.

We don’t want this to change so we encourage you to really think through your capacity, your commitment, and your timeline for execution before joining the Lab.

If someone truly feels like they’re not a fit for the Lab shortly after starting the Intensive, we would provide a refund because that’s the right thing to do.

However, we would hope that refunds continue to be a thing that doesn’t happen at the Lab.

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