Mason Arnold will discuss his journey of buying and revitalizing distressed companies and brands at our next ETA Circle on Wednesday, November 13. Register: www.ETACircle.com Mason and his team have started and acquired multiple businesses, building a thriving holdco of CPG brands. As a founder entrepreneur, Mason grew and sold several companies, including Veggie Noodle Co, which ranked #3 on the Inc 5,000 list. Come hungry: Food, wine, beer, sodas and snacks provided for free. (Thanks sponsors!) Event location to be emailed. Please contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you do not receive the location.   *** Please no service providers at this event. This event is only for acquisition entrepreneurs. Please register so we can have an accurate food count. Everyone who has not attended before must register in advance (admission will be denied to first-time attendees who did not register.) ***   Agenda: 5:00pm-6:30pm – Networking 6:30pm-7:15pm – Speaker presentation and announcements 7:15pm onwards – Continued networking Special thanks to our event sponsors: Bailey Law Firm PLLC - Jess Bailey - Founded and based in Houston, TX, Bailey Law Firm focuses on acquisition entrepreneurship. With flat fees tailored to each deal, we prioritize pricing transparency, ensuring clarity and predictability in all our services. Our tailored solutions are designed to align seamlessly with the unique goals of each client, recognizing the distinct nature of every M&A endeavor. Backed by a deep understanding of diverse industries and a commitment to staying ahead of legal market trends, Bailey Law offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations that empower informed decision-making. We are committed to maximizing your transactional value, minimizing your risk, and optimizing your deal structure. Bailey Law is your trusted ally in achieving your objectives during your entrepreneurship journey. First Internet Bank’s Small Business Administration team with Jared W Johnson is quite a success story in itself: since 2018, they have grown to rank among the top SBA lenders nationally in both loan volume and amount financed. As a Preferred Lender, they can deliver a faster, more flexible and robust lending experience for their small business clients. About the Founder: Reid Pennebaker is business buyer at Gulf Bright Partners who founded ETA Circle to support the acquisition entrepreneur community.

Join our Oct 22 ETA Circle event. Come hear our speaker discuss buying, scaling and selling his business. Register: www.ETACircle.com Will Wright successfully acquired and later exited Peerless Tents & Events. He navigated a massive warehouse fire, COVID (imagine how that impacted an event rental company!) and being on the verge of bankruptcy. He turned it all around and ended up getting his investors a 5x MOIC (multiple on invested capital) exit in 5 years. Listen to Will Smith interview Will Wright on the Acquiring Minds here: https://lnkd.in/g8Ts6nUR Come hungry: Food, wine, beer, sodas and snacks provided for free. (Thanks sponsors!) Event location to be emailed. Please contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you do not receive the location.   *** Please no service providers at this event. This event is only for acquisition entrepreneurs. Please register so we can have an accurate food count. Everyone who has not attended before must register in advance (admission will be denied to first-time attendees who did not register.) ***   Agenda: 5:00pm-6:30pm – Networking 6:30pm-7:15pm – Speaker presentation and announcements 7:15pm onwards – Continued networking   Special thanks to our event sponsors: Bailey Law Firm PLLC - Founded and based in Houston, TX, Bailey Law Firm focuses on acquisition entrepreneurship. With flat fees tailored to each deal, we prioritize pricing transparency, ensuring clarity and predictability in all our services. Our tailored solutions are designed to align seamlessly with the unique goals of each client, recognizing the distinct nature of every M&A endeavor. Backed by a deep understanding of diverse industries and a commitment to staying ahead of legal market trends, Bailey Law offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations that empower informed decision-making. We are committed to maximizing your transactional value, minimizing your risk, and optimizing your deal structure. Bailey Law is your trusted ally in achieving your objectives during your entrepreneurship journey. First Internet Bank’s Small Business Administration team is quite a success story in itself: since 2018, they have grown to rank among the top SBA lenders nationally in both loan volume and amount financed. As a Preferred Lender, they can deliver a faster, more flexible and robust lending experience for their small business clients. About the Founder: Reid Pennebaker is business buyer at Gulf Bright Partners who founded ETA Circle to support the acquisition entrepreneur community.

Join our Sept 24 ETA Circle event. Come hear our speakers discuss buying an out-of-state manufacturing business and running it remotely. Register: www.ETACircle.com Jeremy Banner and Seth Randall partnered together to acquire a 50-year-old consumer product manufacturing business in the billiards industry in 2022 after a 14-month self-funded search. Come hungry: Food, wine, beer, sodas and snacks provided for free. (Thanks sponsors!) Event location to be emailed. Please contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you do not receive the location.   *** Please no service providers at this event. This event is only for acquisition entrepreneurs. Please register so we can have an accurate food count. Everyone who has not attended before must register in advance (admission will be denied to first-time attendees who did not register.) ***   Agenda: 5:00pm-6:30pm – Networking 6:30pm-7:15pm – Speaker presentation and announcements 7:15pm onwards – Continued networking   Special thanks to our September 2024 event sponsors: Bailey Law Firm PLLC - Founded and based in Houston, TX, Bailey Law Firm focuses on acquisition entrepreneurship. With flat fees tailored to each deal, we prioritize pricing transparency, ensuring clarity and predictability in all our services. Our tailored solutions are designed to align seamlessly with the unique goals of each client, recognizing the distinct nature of every M&A endeavor. Backed by a deep understanding of diverse industries and a commitment to staying ahead of legal market trends, Bailey Law offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations that empower informed decision-making. We are committed to maximizing your transactional value, minimizing your risk, and optimizing your deal structure. Bailey Law is your trusted ally in achieving your objectives during your entrepreneurship journey. First Internet Bank’s Small Business Administration team is quite a success story in itself: since 2018, they have grown to rank among the top SBA lenders nationally in both loan volume and amount financed. As a Preferred Lender, they can deliver a faster, more flexible and robust lending experience for their small business clients. About the Founder: Reid Pennebaker is business buyer at Gulf Bright Partners who founded ETA Circle to support the acquisition entrepreneur community. 

Excited to announce First Internet Bank as an annual sponsor of ETA Circle's monthly Houston events. We are happy to have Jared W Johnson (who has also acquired 2 companies) of their SBA group as a valuable resource. He has closed over $750MM in SBA lending during his 18+ year career. He is also an investor and hosts an industry podcast. The First Internet Bank's SBA team is quite a success story in itself: since 2018, they have grown to rank among the top SBA lenders nationally in both loan volume and amount financed. As a Preferred Lender, they can deliver a faster, more flexible and robust lending experience for their small business clients.

Announcing July 10 ETA Circle event. Come hear a candid and brutally honest discussion on business acquisition and ownership. Register: www.ETACircle.com Come listen to our speaker Dan Verboski talk about the real-world challenges you will face as a business owner. Also, listen to his interview by Will Smith from Acquiring Minds from June 27. A must-listen to interview for anyone considering buying a company. Come hungry: Food, wine, beer, sodas and snacks provided for free. (Thanks sponsors!) Event location to be emailed. Please contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you do not receive the location. *** Please no service providers at this event. This event is only for acquisition entrepreneurs. Please register so we can have an accurate food count. Everyone who has not attended before must register in advance (admission will be denied to first-time attendees who did not register.) *** Agenda: 5:00pm-6:30pm – Networking 6:30pm-7:15pm – Speaker presentation and announcements 7:15pm onwards – Continued networking About the Founder: Reid Pennebaker is full-time searching to acquire a business at Gulf Bright Partners. Reid created ETA Circle for acquisition entrepreneurs to meet other business buyers and share advice and experiences. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the event! Contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you have any questions! Special thanks to our July 2024 event sponsor: Bailey Law Firm PLLC - Founded and based in Houston, TX, Bailey Law Firm focuses on acquisition entrepreneurship. With flat fees tailored to each deal, we prioritize pricing transparency, ensuring clarity and predictability in all our services. Our tailored solutions are designed to align seamlessly with the unique goals of each client, recognizing the distinct nature of every M&A endeavor. Backed by a deep understanding of diverse industries and a commitment to staying ahead of legal market trends, Bailey Law offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations that empower informed decision-making. We are committed to maximizing your transactional value, minimizing your risk, and optimizing your deal structure. Bailey Law is your trusted ally in achieving your objectives during your entrepreneurship journey.

This Wednesday, June 12 is our next ETA Circle happy hour. We're honored to have Jeff Homer talk about his journey acquiring 65 companies in 5.5 years. From $500k revenue to $65m in revenue, it's a fascinating story! Register at www.ETACircle.com/events Check out Jeff’s Acquiring Minds podcast with Will Smith from May 20, 2024. Come with questions! Come hungry: Food, wine, beer, sodas and snacks provided for free. (Thank you to our sponsors!) Event location to be emailed. Please contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you do not receive the location. *** Please no service providers at this event. This event is only for non-service provider acquisition entrepreneurs and our sponsors.*** Agenda: 5:00pm-6:30pm – Dinner & networking 6:30pm-7:15pm – Speaker presentation and announcements 7:15pm onwards – Continued networking Thank you to our sponsors: Bailey Law Firm PLLC - Founded and based in Houston, TX, Bailey Law Firm focuses on acquisition entrepreneurship. With flat fees tailored to each deal, we prioritize pricing transparency, ensuring clarity and predictability in all our services. Our tailored solutions are designed to align seamlessly with the unique goals of each client, recognizing the distinct nature of every M&A endeavor. Backed by a deep understanding of diverse industries and a commitment to staying ahead of legal market trends, Bailey Law offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations that empower informed decision-making. We are committed to maximizing your transactional value, minimizing your risk, and optimizing your deal structure. Bailey Law is your trusted ally in achieving your objectives during your entrepreneurship journey. Symphony Risk Solutions - Symphony Search is a full suite insurance and employee benefits broker focused on the risk and human capital needs of search fund investors, entrepreneurial acquirers, and growth-oriented SMB’s. We provide pre-close insurance due diligence, transaction support through closing, and ongoing brokerage service to our clients across the United States. LCS Forensic Accounting & Advisory - LCS is a certified public accounting firm specializing in quality of earnings assessments and tax diligence with a specific focus on sustainability, working capital needs, and Adjusted EBITDA. We bring financial peace of mind to searchers, independent sponsors, and traditional private equity groups. In addition to our QoE services, we provide accounting services, fractional CFO services and tax preparation. 

Event announcement: Wed June 12 at 5pm. Our speaker will be Jeff Homer who acquired 40 companies in 48 months doing a self-funded search in the music school industry. At that point, Jeff sold a majority stake of his company to private equity but stayed on as CEO. Ensemble has acquired over 65 companies with a run-rate of 2 acquisitions per month. Register at www.ETACircle.com/events Check out Jeff’s Acquiring Minds podcast with Will Smith from May 20, 2024. Come hungry: Food, wine, beer, sodas and snacks provided for free. (Thank you to our sponsors!) Event location to be emailed. Please contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you do not receive the location. *** Please no service providers at this event. Walk-ups will not be admitted. This event is only for non-service provider acquisition entrepreneurs and our sponsors.*** Agenda: 5:00pm-6:30pm – Dinner & networking 6:30pm-7:15pm – Speaker presentation and announcements 7:15pm onwards – Continued networking Thank you to our sponsors: Bailey Law Firm PLLC - Founded and based in Houston, TX, Bailey Law Firm focuses on acquisition entrepreneurship. With flat fees tailored to each deal, we prioritize pricing transparency, ensuring clarity and predictability in all our services. Our tailored solutions are designed to align seamlessly with the unique goals of each client, recognizing the distinct nature of every M&A endeavor. Backed by a deep understanding of diverse industries and a commitment to staying ahead of legal market trends, Bailey Law offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations that empower informed decision-making. We are committed to maximizing your transactional value, minimizing your risk, and optimizing your deal structure. Bailey Law is your trusted ally in achieving your objectives during your entrepreneurship journey. Symphony Risk Solutions - Symphony Search is a full suite insurance and employee benefits broker focused on the risk and human capital needs of search fund investors, entrepreneurial acquirers, and growth-oriented SMB’s. We provide pre-close insurance due diligence, transaction support through closing, and ongoing brokerage service to our clients across the United States.

ETA Circle is excited to announce Bailey Law Firm PLLC as an annual event sponsor! We are honored to have Jess Bailey and her team make a long-term commitment to helping support the entrepreneurship through acquisition ecosystem! Say hello to Jess at the ETA Circle happy hour events! Register at www.ETACircle.com to attend our in-person events. About Bailey Law Firm PLLC: Founded and based in Houston, TX, Bailey Law Firm focuses on acquisition entrepreneurship. With flat fees tailored to each deal, we prioritize pricing transparency, ensuring clarity and predictability in all our services. Our tailored solutions are designed to align seamlessly with the unique goals of each client, recognizing the distinct nature of every M&A endeavor. Backed by a deep understanding of diverse industries and a commitment to staying ahead of legal market trends, Bailey Law offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations that empower informed decision-making. We are committed to maximizing your transactional value, minimizing your risk, and optimizing your deal structure. Bailey Law is your trusted ally in achieving your objectives during your entrepreneurship journey.

Announcement: Tue May 14 Houston Happy Hour: The seller's perspective. In addition to currently selling his $750k EBITDA business, the speaker has 20+ prior acquisitions. Hear his advice on how best to approach an off-market seller, red flags to avoid and the things to do to immediately gain the seller's confidence. Register at www.ETACircle.com/events Thanks to the 58 attendees last month! With over 60 RSVPs so far for next week’s event, it will also be a good one! Speaker profile: He is a retiring business owner in his late 60’s currently selling his 20+ year old $5.9m revenue and $750k EBITDA business. Come hungry: Food, wine, beer, sodas and snacks provided for free. (Thank you sponsors!) Event location to be emailed. Please contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you do not receive the location. *** Please no service providers at this event. Walk-ups will not be admitted. This event is only for non-service provider acquisition entrepreneurs and our sponsors.*** Agenda: 5:30pm-6:30pm – Networking 6:30pm-7:15pm – Speaker presentation and announcements 7:15pm onwards – Continued networking About the Founder: Reid Pennebaker is full-time searching to acquire a business at Gulf Bright Partners with his business partner Stephen Klein. He created ETA Circle for acquisition entrepreneurs to meet other business buyers and share advice, experiences and deals that don't fit their focus industry or deal size. Looking forward to seeing everyone at the event! Contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you have any questions! Photo is from April 2024's event.

ETA Circle is happy to announce Rapp & Krock, PC and Sunbelt Texas Business Sales & Business Brokers as our April 9th event sponsors. Both are very supportive of the ETA (Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition) community and we couldn’t be happier about their involvement! Rapp & Krock, PC is a business law firm in Houston, TX that serves individuals and small to mid-sized businesses and startups, providing transactional and litigation services to clients in a wide range of industries. Sunbelt Texas Business Sales & Business Brokers is the world’s largest business broker and Sunbelt Texas Business Broker has sold over 600 businesses in the local Houston area alone, creating numerous jobs, helping business owners successfully retire, and giving new buyers the opportunity to achieve their entrepreneurial dreams. Thank you, Dan Altom and Drew Smith, for your support and sponsorship! Register at www.ETACircle.com. The event is for anyone currently searching to acquire a company. With over 70 RSVPs so far and Danny Fields of Holland Supply Company as our speaker, this will certainly be another great event!