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Become an Entrepreneur Through Acquisition and Reclaim Ownership of your Time, Secure Your Financial Future, and Achieve True Freedom

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WHO IS tHe business buying ACCELERATOR FOR?

Corporate Executives Wanting to Break-FREE and Become Business Owners & CEOs

Existing Business Owners Looking for New Ways to Scale and Expand to Become Leaders in their Industry

Real Estate Investors Searching For New, High Return, Low Equity Investments

Independent Contractors Tired of Being a Solopreneur and Wanting to Lead a Team

all the tools YOU need to

become a business BUYER/owner

MBA-LEVEL
TRAINING

Skip the Theory and Learn the Real-World Tactical Skills You Actually Need to Acquire a Business

1-ON-1 LIVE COACHING

Direct access to Taylor for weekly calls built around YOUR deal, YOUR goals, and YOUR success

DONE-FOR-YOU DEAL RESOURCES

No guesswork. Get proven templates, calculators, and checklists used by pros to structure and close deals

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Stuck on a deal? Need clarity on a resource? Jump in, ask your questions, and get real-time answers.

PRIVATE SUPPORT COMMUNITY

Access to private accountability community of other business buyers

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REVIEW

Present your deal and get invaluable feedback on your transaction before you make your buy decision

Meet your coacH

IAMANOWNER FOUNDER

Taylor Ethans

Taylor is an experienced Entrepreneur and Business Buyer with over 15 years of direct experience and dozens of successful transactions spanning across his time investment banking, private equity investing, small business buying, and start-up career. Taylor is the CEO and Founder of IAMANOWNER: Business Buying Accelerator, where he coaches clients the skills to become their own dealmakers and entrepreneurs through acquisition. In addition, Taylor is the Founder of Matlock Capital, where he acquires and manages his own portfolio of businesses, as well as providing owners acquisition and exit advice.

Previously, Taylor served as Vice President at TriWest Capital Partners, a Canadian private equity firm with ~$1.4 billion AUM, executing several acquisitions and divestitures in predominantly manufacturing, transportation, distribution, services and retail focused businesses, totaling over $1 billion in Enterprise Value.

Taylor also Co-Founded and was CFO of Decibel Cannabis Company, successfully raising over $100 million and leading the Company's public listing on the TSX Venture Exchange.

Previously he worked as an investment banker at Canada's largest bank, RBC Capital Markets, advising on dozens of M&A transactions and public equity & debt financings.

Over 20 Companies Acquired/Sold

More than $1 Billion in Transaction Value

15+ Years of Business Buying Experience

WHAT is On the inside?

Course Outline

Module 1: Dealmaker’s Mindset

Develop the dealmaker’s mindset and foundational knowledge you need to confidently navigate the journey of buying a business. Learn how to understand the full deal lifecycle, evaluate opportunities, and prepare for the challenges and rewards of running a successful company.

Module 2: Your Buy Box

Develop clarity on your unique business buying criteria with the Buy Box Framework. This proven approach helps you align your personal goals & skills, identify your industries of interest, and match your cash flow goals.

Module 3: Deal Sourcing

Learn how to source on-market and off-market deals that fit your buy box while tracking and managing your time efficiently.

Module 4: Seller Outreach

Develop the skills to present yourself as a credible and capable buyer, effectively approach sellers, and cultivate meaningful connections with business owners and brokers to unlock valuable opportunities.

Module 5: Company Evaluation

Learn what company information requests are needed to evaluate potential acquisitions, the tools to determine valuation, and whether or not to make an offer.

Module 6: Making the Offer

Understand the key components of a Letters of Intent (LOI) and how to leverage terms vs. price, master structuring techniques that create win-win offers, and how to stick handle the counter-offer and become a master negotiator.

Module 7: Due Diligence

Learn what due diligence questions to ask, use the checklist, assess critical information, and uncover potential red flags.

Module 8: Financing Strategies

Explore different financing options including Seller Financing, SBA/Bank Debt, and other creative strategies.

Module 9: Legal & Closing

How to move from LOI to binding Purchase Agreement, complete other legal documentation such as non-competes and non-solicitation, finalize loan documentation and ancillary documentation.

Module 10: Set for Success

Congratulations! Set yourself up for success by completing vital tasks before day 1 and start planning using the 13-week cash flow tracker

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Disclaimer: We are not financial advisors, investment brokers, or legal professionals. Our coaching program is designed to provide education, strategy, and mentorship in business acquisition, but it is not a substitute for professional financial, legal, or investment advice. If you require those services, please consult a qualified expert.

Additionally, please understand that our results are not typical, and we are not guaranteeing that you will achieve the same success. Acquiring and growing a business requires effort, commitment, and the ability to navigate challenges. Every client we coach faces unique obstacles, and your results will depend on multiple factors, including but not limited to your background, experience, financial situation, and work ethic. If you’re not willing to take full responsibility for your success and put in the necessary work, this program may not be the right fit for you.