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Everything You Need to Know Before Your Call

Watch the videos below so you show up prepared, confident, and ready to make a decision — not still wondering how this works.

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0:00 — I'll Help You Do Your Homework 0:45 — Google 'Acquisition Ace' Together 1:50 — How SBA Loans Actually Work 2:45 — What Happens After You Buy 3:40 — The Real Risk & What We Can't Promise 4:30 — How to Use This Page Before Your Call

Common Questions From People Just Like You

These are the exact questions prospects ask on every single call — answered before you even get on the phone.

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How SBA 7(a) Loans Work for Business Buyers

Credit scores, down payments, collateral myths, and what the AA concierge actually does for you.

Asked on 75.6% of calls
5:47

What Happens After You Buy a Business?

Your first 90 days as an owner — employees, operations, day-to-day, and how coaching supports you post-close.

Asked on 67.9% of calls
4:33

What If It Doesn't Work Out?

Success rates, what 'risk' actually looks like in an SBA deal, and how AA protects your downside.

Asked on 54.4% of calls
3:58

How Fast Can I Close on a Business?

Realistic timelines from enrollment to keys-in-hand. What most students experience at 4, 6, and 10 months.

Asked on 49.6% of calls
5:21

What Kind of Business Should I Buy?

Industries, buy boxes, deal sizes, and how your coach helps you pick the right target.

Asked on 44.1% of calls
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What Does the Coaching Actually Look Like?

1-on-1 calls, group coaching, the SBA concierge, deal reviews, and how you're never left figuring it out alone.

Asked on 34.1% of calls

97 Reviews on Trustpilot

4.5 out of 5 stars — 87% five-star ratings. Don't take my word for it.

Read All 97 Reviews on Trustpilot

Real Reviews From Real Students

Pulled directly from Trustpilot — these are people who were exactly where you are right now.

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Zach Lichstein
Trustpilot — Mar 13, 2026
"From W-2 to Business Owner in 9 Months."

Nine months ago I was sitting in a cubicle wondering if there was more to life than climbing someone else's ladder. Acquisition Ace gave me a clear system, a coach who actually cared, and a community that made me feel like I wasn't crazy for wanting to buy a business. I closed on my deal last month. I'm not saying it was easy — but I'm saying the support made the difference. If you're serious, this is the real deal.

W2 to Owner — 9 months
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Andrew Schwartz
Trustpilot — Feb 16, 2026
"Very effective curriculum."

The curriculum is structured in a way that takes you from knowing absolutely nothing about buying a business to feeling confident enough to submit LOIs and negotiate with brokers. My coach broke things down step by step and I never felt lost. Found our deal in under six months — which honestly surprised even me.

Found their deal in under 6 months
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Alex
Trustpilot — Dec 1, 2025
"From Beginners to Closing in 9 months."

My wife and I had zero experience in business acquisitions. We didn't know what an LOI was, what SBA loans actually looked like, or how to evaluate a deal. Acquisition Ace walked us through every single step. We closed nine months after joining. It still doesn't feel real. If you're a beginner, this is where you start.

Complete beginners — closed in 9 months
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Mark Evangelisto
Trustpilot — Jan 31, 2026
"Indispensable resource for acquisition."

If you're serious about acquiring a business, Acquisition Ace is an indispensable resource. The coaching calls alone are worth the investment — real-time deal reviews, direct feedback on LOIs, and a team that genuinely wants to see you succeed. I've learned more in a few months here than I did in a year of YouTube research.

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Abigail Owen-Pontez
Trustpilot — Feb 6, 2026
"Acquisition Ace is a perfect platform."

From the moment I joined, I felt supported. The platform is clean, the content is actionable, and the coaching is next-level. I've been in masterminds before that charged more and delivered less. This one is different because the coaches actually do what they teach — they've bought businesses themselves.

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Brian Barnhart
Trustpilot — Feb 18, 2026
"Great Program for Serious Individuals."

This is not for tire kickers. If you're serious about buying a business and you want a structured system with people who've actually done it, Acquisition Ace is worth every penny. The group coaching, the deal reviews, the SBA concierge — it all works together. I've recommended it to two friends already.

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Tim Spackman
Trustpilot — Feb 17, 2026
"Great experience."

I joined with a lot of skepticism. I'd been burned by online programs before. But AA delivered. The coaching was personal, the community was active, and the content was practical. I'm still in the process of closing my first deal, but I feel more prepared than I ever expected to.

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Brenner Reed
Trustpilot — Feb 25, 2026
"Ben is trustworthy."

I was hesitant at first — the social media presence made me wonder if it was all marketing. But after joining, I realized Ben actually knows his stuff. He's transparent about what works and what doesn't, and the team around him is solid. You can tell they care about outcomes, not just enrollments.

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Dennis Karnaukh
Trustpilot — Jan 22, 2026
"Do your research before buying."

I'll be honest — I had a mixed experience. The content is solid and the coaching calls are helpful, but I felt like some of the marketing overpromised on timelines. It's not as fast or easy as some videos make it seem. That said, the information is legitimate and I did learn a lot. Just go in with realistic expectations.

Honest 3-star review — I include all perspectives
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Dylan Cobb
Trustpilot — Feb 3, 2026
"Great Community."

The community aspect is what surprised me the most. I expected a course — I got a network. There are people in this group closing real deals every week, sharing templates, celebrating wins, and helping each other through tough negotiations. That alone made it worth joining.

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Adam Vobora
Trustpilot — Feb 16, 2026
"Huge help to get going."

I spent months spinning my wheels trying to figure out how to buy a business on my own. Podcasts, YouTube, Reddit — you name it. AA gave me a clear path forward and a coach to keep me accountable. Within weeks I was submitting LOIs and having real conversations with brokers.

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Scott Toledo
Trustpilot — Feb 12, 2026
"Acquisition Ace gave me the knowledge, structure, and confidence I needed."

I came in unsure if I had what it took to buy a business. The coaching calls, the modules, and the community completely changed my perspective. I went from 'maybe someday' to actively working deals within my first month. The structure they provide is what makes the difference between dreaming and doing.

Hear It Directly From Students

Real interviews with real students breaking down exactly how they found, negotiated, and closed their deals.

Zach Jensen interview

Zach Jensen

Accounting Firm, Manassas VA

Bought a 6,000-client accounting firm for $2.1M. Raised prices 25% (still below market). Runs it remotely from California.

$1.27M/yr total comp Solo Acquisition
Troy & Jess interview

Troy & Jess

Doggy Daycare, Washington

Married couple. Less than $30K down. Zero SBA — 75% seller note. $200K/year cash flow on a tiny investment.

8X ROI Couple <$30K Down
Alex & Dana interview

Alex & Dana

Physical Therapy Practice, USA

Married couple. Negotiated $400K off the listing price + $100K forgivable seller note. ~$270K/year combined income.

$400K in savings Couple Healthcare
Evan interview

Evan

Commercial Janitorial, Northwest Ohio

Only 5% down ($80K). 2-year full standby seller note. All recurring revenue. Two more deals already in pipeline.

$200-300K/yr cash flow 5% Down Portfolio Builder
Melissa interview

Melissa

Commercial Pool Service, Myrtle Beach SC

Bought at 57% of bank-appraised value — $755K in savings. 53 companies on the waiting list. Zero marketing needed.

~$300K/yr after debt Solo $755K Savings
Brian interview

Brian

Trailer Manufacturing, Edmonton AB Canada

First Canadian deal in AA. Bought for $125K (listed at $420K — 70% discount). 2 patents pending. RCMP contract in pipeline.

70% Off List Price Canadian First AA Canadian Deal
Jessica & Chad interview

Jessica & Chad

Home Healthcare Agency, Central Ohio

$2.4M acquisition. 3-year standby seller note. $400-500K SDE after debt service.

~200% ROI Couple Healthcare
Mario interview

Mario

Party Supply Store, Dallas-Fort Worth TX

$1.8M deal with only $25K out of pocket. 3-year full standby on $675K seller note. $310-360K/year income.

~10X ROI Couple $25K Down
Michael interview

Michael

Podiatry Medical Billing, USA

$2.6M acquisition. Tiered seller note — worst case saves $780K. First month: $35-40K profit.

150%+ ROI Solo Healthcare Services
Christie interview

Christie

Drop-In Daycare (2 Locations), USA

$485K purchase with only $35K cash. No SBA fees — used HELOC. $225K SDE pays back the HELOC from cash flow.

~300% ROI Solo $35K Cash
Sean & David interview

Sean & David

Landscape Installation, Fort Collins CO

$2.4M deal. Bank valued the business at $2.6M — $100K discount. $325-350K each after split.

Partnership (Friends) Landscaping
Whitney interview

Whitney & Husband

Commercial Cleaning, Las Vegas NV

$500K price reduction. 1-year full standby on $400K seller note. ~$200K/year to Whitney and husband.

~2.2X ROI Couple Cleaning Services
Alex interview

Alex

Last Mile Delivery Platform, West Palm Beach FL

$6M acquisition ($1M off list). $1.2M seller note suspended. Potential $900K-$1M note forgiveness.

167%+ ROI Solo Tech/Logistics
Britney interview

Britney

Medical Weight Loss Clinic, California

$850K (listed at $999K). 100% seller financed at 8% — below SBA rates. 90-day payment delay. Projecting 7-figure SDE.

$200-250K/yr initially Solo 100% Seller Finance
Darwin interview

Darwin

SaaS Co-Working Software, USA

$1.3M off-market deal. $0 of his own money — 100% investor funded. Seller retained 7.5% equity rollover.

$0 Out of Pocket SaaS Investor-Backed
Chase & Brother interview

Chase & Brother

Steel Fabrication + Real Estate, USA

$1.85M (listed at $2.75M — $900K discount). Only 5% down. 2-year standby seller note. ~$400K SDE.

4X+ ROI Brothers Manufacturing
Leanne & Family interview

Leanne & Family

Sign Company, Denver CO

$1.3M purchase. $100K discount. 3-year full standby on seller note. Family partnership acquisition.

Family Partnership Manufacturing
Avi, Jay & Patty interview

Avi, Jay & Patty

STR Cleaning Company, Myrtle Beach SC

~$500K deal. 3-way partnership. 3 more deals in pipeline ($3.5M combined). Building an empire.

3-Way Partnership Portfolio Builder
Tagert interview

Tagert

Porsche Racing Suspension, Salt Lake City UT

$850K. 2-year full standby seller note. 30-year business with patents. Passion-aligned acquisition.

100%+ ROI Solo Manufacturing
Garrett interview

Garrett

CPA/Accounting Firm, Asheville NC

$1.7M. Seller stays on as GM for $300K (vs $400K+ as owner) — truly passive. $364K/year total comp.

~180% ROI Solo Semi-Passive
Josh Wilson interview

Josh Wilson

Marketing Agency, Minneapolis MN

$2.75M (listed at $3.8M — $1.05M discount). 18% minority stake = no personal guarantee. $5M SBA capacity preserved.

100-200% ROI Minority Stake No PG
Chris interview

Chris

AC Pumping/Oil Field Repair, California

$2.6M. Only 5% down + 5% seller note (2-year standby). Both sellers staying 10+ years. 2nd deal LOI already signed.

166% ROI Solo Portfolio Builder
Avi interview

Avi

Bible E-commerce/SaaS, New York City

$310K (market value $600-700K — $105K discount). 100% friends/family debt — gave up zero equity.

~100% ROI Solo E-commerce/SaaS
Zach Patterson interview

Zach Patterson

Occupational Medicine Clinic, USA

$4.5M deal with only $120K cash (2.7% down). 100% private financing at 6.4% — below SBA rates. Year 1 interest only.

~200% ROI Partnership $4.5M Deal
Jason & Charlie interview

Jason & Charlie

Skydiving Operation, Eastern Maryland

$200K purchase. Assets worth $250-300K (aircraft alone = $180K). Buying 35 adjacent acres. Turnaround play.

3-Way Partnership Aviation Turnaround
Ben & Andrea interview

Ben & Andrea

Upscale Nail Salon (2 Locations), St. Louis MO

$675K. 8.5% rate (vs 11.25% elsewhere). No lender fees — saved ~$20K. 4-way partnership, 2 locations included.

150-200% ROI Partnership Beauty Services
Lindsay interview

Lindsay

Commercial Carpet Cleaning, USA

$999K. 8.5% rate (saved thousands/month vs 11.25%). No lender fees. 17-year business, zero marketing spend.

150%+ ROI Solo $155-185K/yr total

Meet My M&A Advisors Who Will Also Be Helping You

Every coach on my team has personally acquired businesses through the same process you're about to learn.

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Zachary Jensen
Acquisition Coach
Time to first deal: 6 months
Where you'll meet Zack: Group Live Calls, 1-1 Calls (Ace+)
  • Accounting Firm (10/2023) — Cash Flow: $1M/year
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Zach Smith
Acquisition Coach
Time to first deal: 7 months
Where you'll meet Zach: 1-1 Calls (Ace+), Telegram Support (Ace+)
  • Rocky Mountain Flag Company (07/2025) — $150K/year (50% owner)
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Garrett Stasand
Acquisition Coach
Where you'll meet Garrett: 1-1 Calls (Ace+), Telegram Support (Ace+)
  • Accounting Firm (10/2023) — $850K SDE, 100% owner
  • Exited Accounting Firm (08/2025) — Grew revenue 30% before exit
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Evan DiLeonardi
Acquisition Coach
Time to first deal: 11 months
Where you'll meet Evan: Group Live Calls, 1-1 Calls (Ace+), Telegram Support (Ace+)
  • Commercial Cleaning/Janitorial (09/2024) — $250K/year (100% owner)
  • Medical Transport (01/2025) — $40–80K/year (minority owner)
  • Chiropractic Office (01/2025) — Minority owner
  • Steel Fabrication (06/2025) — $40–100K/year (minority owner)
  • + 2 additional deals under contract
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Nnamdi Mowete
Acquisition Coach
Time to first deal: 7 months
Where you'll meet Nnamdi: 1-1 Calls (Ace+), Telegram Support (Ace+)
  • E-commerce (09/2024) — $150K/year (100% owner)
  • Auto Repair (12/2024) — $40–60K/year (minority owner)
  • Home Health Care business under contract
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Lindsay Cecil
Client Success Manager
Time to first deal: 6 months
Where you'll meet Lindsay: Onboarding Calls, 1-1 Calls (Ace+), Telegram Support (Ace+)
  • Carpet Cleaning Business — $220K/year + $50K salary, 1.5 staff hired
  • Second acquisition in progress as minority partner with another ACE member
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Josh Wilson
Acquisition Coach
Time to first deal: 3 months (after 2 years searching on his own)
Where you'll meet Josh: Group Live Calls, 1-1 Calls (Ace+), Telegram Support (Ace+)
  • Marketing Agency (10/2023) — $700K/year cash flow (18% owner, $130–150K/year personal)
  • Steel Fabrication (11/2024) — $1.5M/year cash flow (92.5% owner)

Do Your Research — I'll Help

You're going to Google us anyway. Here's what you'll find and what it means.

Search: "Acquisition Ace Reviews"

You'll find our Trustpilot — 97 reviews, 4.5 stars, 87% five-star. Real students. Real names. I don't moderate or hide anything on a platform I don't control.

Search: "Acquisition Ace Scam"

I know you'll search this. Most results are from people who never enrolled. There are also 3-star and 1-star reviews on Trustpilot — read those too. I'd rather you see the full picture.

What I Can't Promise

I can't guarantee you'll close a deal. Not everyone does. What I can tell you is that people who follow the system, show up to coaching, and put in the hours give themselves the best possible shot at owning a business through the SBA process.

Expect a reach out from my team ASAP

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