SMBootcampReviews of smbootcamp.co

Sam and his deal team have created the gold standard playbook for self funded searchers. I am grateful to reap the benefits of all their hard work. The assets, knowledge, and network of this experience has been worth every penny. If you know ETA is the right path for you, I cannot recommend this enough.

The SMBootcamp was a pivotal point in my personal ETA journey. It was not merely a three-days bootcamp packed with learnings and inspirations that equipped us with the necessary mindsets and toolsets to succeed in our searches, it also built a caring and supportive community around those who participated, backed by experienced and authentic practitioners of the trade. The trip was well worth the time and money. The setting was welcoming and comfortable. The workshops were well organized. The deal team presented was top notch and professional. The contents presented were in super high quality even judging using the stringent and critical corporate standards that I developed over the years working at global financial services companies. The value of the education I received in the short three days had laid such a strong foundation that I am confident that success is only a matter of time.

Incredible accelerator for any searcher at any level. We were on the more experienced side of the search (5 months in) and we found tremendous value that really impacted our processes moving forward. We are far better prepared today after going through the bootcamp than we would have been without it. Highly recommend to any searchers.

Sam and the team delivered a tremendous amount of valuable information in 3 short days. A true value add to anyone looking to do a self funded search. Networking aspects of the bootcamp were also fun and entertaining! Very happy I attended this bootcamp as it has properly prepared me for the road ahead.

Great tactical course on how to get started. Great connections.

The program covers every aspect of the acquisition process, from identifying potential targets to closing deals and managing transitions. Participants benefit from hands-on, practical insights rather than purely theoretical knowledge. This approach mirrors renowned startup accelerators' intensive, mentor-driven environment (i.e., Techstars, Y-Combinator, etc.), where entrepreneurs are equipped with the tools and networks they need to succeed quickly. The key benefits of SMBootcamp were the expert guidance and resources from a dedicated deal team, networking, peer support, case studies, and real-world examples. A special asterisk goes to the deal team -- learning firsthand about the quality of earnings, legal, tax, and insurance providers has left us immensely more confident in the closing process.

Sam has put together a great team and created a productive, interactive, and fun program.

I had a tremendous experience at bootcamp and was part of the May 2023 cohort. 5 months after attending, I acquired a business. My experience of the three days was truly immersive and it takes you on a deep dive into finding, financing and ultimately acquiring a small business through ETA. Sam Rosati is a great teacher, very well connected, and a stand up guy. I had a variety of takeaways but here's a few that stood out: - It will help you narrow down what you’re searching for. (Needle/haystacks) - It helps you set ground rules & creates repeatable discipline. (Follow a plan) - Avoids wasting time (chasing deals you’ll never end up closing) - Keeps you grounded. (You’re after one deal hot shot, not the holdco) - Prevent yourself having a whoops moment (and then realizing you’re stuck with the baby till college) But biggest of all, attending Bootcamp saved me precious TIME & increased my ODDS of reaching closing... Finally, I had a blast the people I met, and still in touch with several. Highly recommend it!