Alex Kirk, business acquisition coach, at a boardroom table
Free Acquisition Strategy Call

I'll help you find the
business that builds
your future, and avoid
the one that wrecks it.

I'm Alex. I've been a business broker, a lender, a buyer and a seller, so I've seen deals from every seat at the closing table. On this free strategy call, I'll walk you through the 4-stage acquisition roadmap and show you how to spot a bad deal before it costs you.

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99.96%
of BizBuySell visits don't end with a closing.Source: BizBuySell; Semrush
Universal Pain Points

Sound familiar?

01 The Hunt

I can't find anything good on BizBuySell.

Too many buyers, too few solid leads, overpriced listings, and no clear sense of what a good deal looks like.

How we solve it

We sharpen your buy box, determine where best to hunt, build off-market lead sources, and create tracking systems and accountability targets to monitor progress toward your goals.

Why this matters

BizBuySell gets about 2 million visits a month, but only about 800 deals close. That's just 0.04%, or 1 in every 2,500 visits.³

02 The Dance

Brokers ghost me and never call me back.

Brokers and sellers ghost you because they don't see you as a viable buyer who's worthy of their time.

How we solve it

We build tools and competencies that instantly qualify you as a serious buyer to brokers & sellers. We then engineer additional interactions, solidifying your status as a capable buyer.

Why this matters

As a broker and seller, I always prioritized the buyers who looked knowledgeable and capable of closing. Everyone else waited.

03 The Courtship

I see red flags, but I don't want to kill the deal.

Sellers & brokers are very sensitive to concerns prior to LOI. Tread carefully; this is where many deals are lost.

How we solve it

We teach you how to build trust with the brokers and sellers while gaining access to the information needed to properly vet the deal & evaluate the opportunity.

Why this matters

About 2 in 5 professional search funds end the search without buying anything.² In my experience, individual buyers have it even harder.

04 The Marriage

I'm afraid I'll miss something and buy the wrong business.

Diligence, purchase agreement and closing; where small misses become expensive, permanent problems.

How we solve it

We break things down together: SDE, add-backs, debt coverage, owner dependence and customer concentration, so you feel confident and protected.

Why this matters

Even professional, investor-backed searchers get it wrong: about 1 in 4 search fund acquisitions have lost investors money.²

05 Financing

I'm nervous about my loan and personal guarantee.

Personal guarantees, down payments and loan terms put real financial pressure on you and your family.

How we solve it

CapEx, bonus depreciation, owner's draws vs. salaries. Having worked the lender side, I know how lenders evaluate deals and can help you avoid surprises at closing.

Why this matters

Across 1.28 million resolved SBA 7(a) loans, about 15.8% ended in default.¹ Lenders look hard at who is borrowing.

06 Mindset

I'm getting nowhere. I'm burned out and ready to quit.

The search is long, tedious and lonely. Most buyers don't fail for lack of knowledge. They give up.

How we solve it

Coaching, accountability and a clear weekly game plan that focuses on the process rather than the outcome. This is where a championship coach makes all the difference.

Why this matters

Even full-time professional searchers take about 20 months to buy.² Six months in, you're not behind. You're on schedule.

¹ PeerSense analysis of resolved SBA 7(a) loan outcomes, updated July 2026. ² Stanford Graduate School of Business, A Primer on Search Funds (2026). ³ BizBuySell; Semrush.

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Don't just take my word for it.

“Hands down, Alex is the best coach I've ever met. He's the hardest worker I've ever been around, and capable of helping anyone find success. He broke things down in a way I could easily understand and gave me confidence to move forward. If you're willing to work and put forth the effort, he can get you where you want to go.”
Evan G. · Owner, CrossFit gyms
“I wanted to buy a daycare, but didn't know where to start. Alex held my hand every step of the way – he made intimidating M&A terminology seem simple, he helped narrow my search, and gave me the confidence to talk to brokers and evaluate CIMs. I never would have made it to closing without him. Highly recommend!”
Kat T. · Owner, Daycare Centers
“I talked through deals with Alex for almost a year. We spent a lot of time going over the financials and evaluating risk factors and opportunities for growth. This helped me create my non-negotiables and develop a very specific buy box. In the end, I found a great landscaping company. A year in and the business is going great.”
Paul G. · Owner, Landscaping Company

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