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How to Spot Red Flags Early in a Seller Call For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

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The Myth of the Perfect Deal (And What to Look for Instead) For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

The Myth of the Perfect Deal (And What to Look for Instead) - ETA Match When I first started exploring ETA, I had a very specific picture in my head of what “the right deal” would look like. It would be clean, growing,

How ETA Match is Helping Buyers Get Found (Quietly) For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

How ETA Match is Helping Buyers Get Found (Quietly) - ETA Match When I started searching, I felt like I was shouting into a void. I was sending emails. I was following up. I was trying to craft the perfect message. And

Tired of chasing listings and getting ignored?
I was too.
That’s why I built ETA Match—to flip the script. Instead of blasting brokers with cold emails, buyers create a profile that lets them get found by the right people.
This isn’t louder. It’s smarter.
Here’s how we’re quietly changing how buyers show up—and why it’s working:
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Still waiting for the perfect deal?
You're not alone—but you might be waiting forever.
Every real deal comes with quirks, risks, or a few question marks. The key isn’t finding perfection—it’s knowing what kind of imperfect you’re ready to work with.
In this post, I share what I’ve learned about letting go of the fantasy deal, and how to spot the ones that are actually worth chasing.
🔗 Read it here: https://etamatch.com/the-myth-of-the-perfect-deal-and-what-to-look-for-instead/

The Myth of the Perfect Deal (And What to Look for Instead) - ETA Match When I first started exploring ETA, I had a very specific picture in my head of what “the right deal” would look like. It would be clean, growing,

I grew up surrounded by parents, uncles, aunts and grandparents who all owned their own business. I helped many of them directly, whether as a laborer, accountant, or strategic guide years later. Every owner is different, but at the main street level one thing has always been the same to me - they care about what they do, and they aren't just selling to any joker off the street - even if they do have the money. www.etamatch.com

Why Sellers Are Looking for More Than Just the Highest Offer - ETA Match When I first entered the ETA space, I assumed that sellers were purely driven by numbers. Offer them the highest price and the cleanest terms, and they'd pick

I used to think a short, friendly email was enough to get a broker’s attention.
Spoiler: it’s not.
It wasn’t until a broker told me, “You sound like every other tire kicker,” that I realized I needed to level up my approach.
This post shares exactly what changed—and how I started getting responses. If you’re early in your ETA journey, this is the kind of thing I wish someone had told me.

How to Talk to Brokers Without Sounding Like a Rookie - ETA Match When I started reaching out to brokers, I thought a short, friendly email would do the trick. Something like: “Hi, I’m looking to buy a business and saw your

What to Do When You Get Ghosted By a Broker For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

What to Do When You Get Ghosted By a Broker - ETA Match Here's another thought from the world of ETA. Aa moment most buyers won’t admit, but nearly all experience:

The Best Buyers I’ve Met All Have This One Trait For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

The Best Buyers I’ve Met All Have This One Trait - ETA Match Over time, I’ve seen all kinds of buyers show up in ETA. Some with investor decks and polished credentials. Others with very little experience but a deep

Why ETA Appeals to More Than Just MBAs For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

Why ETA Appeals to More Than Just MBAs - ETA Match For a long time, ETA felt like a niche within a niche—mostly MBA grads from top programs, often with banking or PE experience. And to be fair, that group

How to Spot Fit (or Friction) in Seller Conversations For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

How to Spot Fit (or Friction) in Seller Conversations - ETA Match One of the hardest things to assess early on is fit. The financials might check out. The business might fall right in your target industry. But if you don’t

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Seller Call For more information - check us out at www.etamatch.com

What I Wish I Knew Before My First Seller Call - ETA Match There’s a moment in ETA that doesn’t get talked about much, but it’s one of the most nerve-wracking: the first real call with a seller.