Why Most Searchers Stall

ETA in a Box is a 13-week bootcamp that equips you with the tools, frameworks, and reps to buy a business like a pro.

PROBLEM
HOW WE HELP
No search strategy
Build your playbook. We help you craft a thesis, define your strike zone, and set up a proven tech and sourcing system so you stop wandering and start executing.
You source deals like everyone else
Stand out. We teach you a proprietary sourcing engine that blends brokers, proprietary outreach, COIs, and warm intros, so you fish where others can’t.
You look like every other buyer
Become the buyer sellers trust. You’ll learn to present as a credible, informed operator; someone brokers and owners want to work with.
You never get past the gatekeeper
Cut the line. We give you broker outreach scripts, seller-first messaging, and warm-intro tactics that open doors and skip the crowd.
Your capital story is fuzzy
Lock in your financing narrative early. We help you line up lenders, investors, and advisors so you can speak the language of deal structure with confidence.
Your analysis is slow or shallow
Analyze like a pro. You’ll master frameworks and scorecards that speed up decision making and cut through noise with a clear go or no-go process.
Sellers do not trust you yet
Win credibility fast. We help you craft legacy-first conversations, transition plans, and a “protect what they built” story that earns seller confidence.

How We Help You Win

Searchers face a maze of unknowns. We’ve built the systems to guide you through each one - so you close the right deal with clarity and confidence.

  • I won’t find a business
    How We Help Outcome
    Weeks 4–5 dive into sourcing and research with a focus on proprietary outreach, warm intros, and using AI tools for structured research. Find the right business, not just the last deal on BizBuySell. Build a repeatable system so you aren’t stuck with brokered lists.
  • I’ll waste years talking to tire kickers and fake sellers
    How We Help Outcome
    Seller qualification tools, motivation checklists, and the Three Buckets framework. Spend time with real sellers who are ready, not fantasies.
  • I’ll find a business, but it won’t be the right fit
    How We Help Outcome
    We lead with personal fit. You get frameworks to align opportunities with your strengths. Avoid wasting years chasing the wrong business because we screen for fit first.
  • I’m not a finance person. How will I analyze deals?
    How We Help Outcome
    We start the bootcamp with a plain English accounting and finance primer, then build on those concepts over 13 weeks. You’ll get Excel modeling walkthroughs and case studies to build the skill. Get confident asking the right questions. Partner with seasoned providers to diligence a deal.
  • I have never done a deal before
    How We Help Outcome
    Weeks 6–11 cover building seller trust, valuation, LOI structure, and how to partner with service providers and investors to diligence the opportunity. Know how to submit offers, negotiate, structure capital, and analyze risk across concentration, dependency, operations, industry, and seasonality.
  • I’ll miss something important in diligence
    How We Help Outcome
    Comprehensive checklists and models help you stress test assumptions and underwrite downside. You also get access to our ETA GPT as a deal helper. Leave with checklists, frameworks, reps, a vetted provider list, and an interview plan to choose the right partners.
  • I don’t want to overpay
    How We Help Outcome
    We anchor on free cash flow, not EBITDA. You use detailed models, red flag filters, valuation tools, and a pricing framework. Avoid overpaying by anchoring on real cash flow and risk-adjusted value, not seller stories or broker fluff.
  • I have never raised capital before
    How We Help Outcome
    We show you how to raise the right way. It starts with a coherent thesis that fits your background. Set up a capital structure built to last.
  • The business will fall apart after I buy it
    How We Help Outcome
    The last three weeks focus on post close playbooks, board setup, contingency plans, and working capital buffers. Step in as a confident CEO with systems, capital, and coaching, not chaos and surprises.

“This bootcamp opened my eyes to the importance of storytelling, providing a human touch, and learning how to connect with sellers”

“The thing that resonated with me most was how important it was to have an industry thesis. Up to that point in my search, I had been industry agnostic and was analyzing deals in industries I knew little to nothing about. I came to appreciate just how important it was to have domain expertise. ”

“I was a huge fan of how hands-on the bootcamp was. We had plenty of case studies to work through, we had the opportunity to talk about our deals on Friday, and there was always the opportunity to get on Ron's calendar. If you are an operator, with no finance experience, this is doable.”

“I had plenty of operations experience, but no finance or accounting background. Luckily, Ron was patient with me, and took the time to explain accounting and ETA economics to me. By the end of the bootcamp, I had developed a tight strike zone and a pretty good handle on what to look for.”

Your Investment: Just $10,000

Total Massive Tangible Value: $50,000+ *

* Estimated comparable market value of the tools, templates, and mentorship included.

(Backed by a Money-Back Guarantee!)

  • A Differentiated Sourcing Guide. One That Is Tailored To Your Financial Goals & Personal Expertise

  • Battle-Tested Toolkits, Frameworks & Custom GPT Assistant To Help You Assess Deals Quickly

  • Advanced Real-World Practice & Confidence Building Exercises To Sharpen Your Sales Pitch

  • Detailed Resources To Help You With Due Diligence & Hiring The Right Service Providers

  • Step By Step Guide To Fundraising

  • Playbook To Excel In Your First Year As CEO

  • Unparalleled Personalized Mentorship

Who the Bootcamp Is For

This bootcamp isn’t for casual browsers or shortcut seekers.

You belong here if you:

  • Are committed to buying a profitable, durable business
  • Are ready to lead teams, customers, outcomes
  • Want the right deal, not just any deal
  • Know the real cost of failure: dead deal costs, wasted time, regret
  • You crave honest, actionable feedback
  • You thrive on structure and accountability

This is not for you if:

  • You can’t dedicate 6–8 hours each week
  • You’re looking for shortcuts, like solely relying on broker deals, blasting generic LOIs, or skipping the prep work
  • You’re not willing to pick up the phone and talk to sellers
  • You’re expecting a business to fall into your lap without doing the work
  • You’re expecting a magic bullet that does not exist
  • You’re not ready for real responsibility or accountability

Meet Your Instructor

I’m Ron Wexler, your coach, and deal partner.  My goal is to help you buy the right business, at the right price.  I will get in the weeds with you, pressure-test your thesis, and help you negotiate when the stakes are real.

Sometimes that means I’ll tell you to walk away. Other times, I’ll show you how to structure the deal right, build seller trust, and get it across the finish line. 

Why I can help

  • Built and ran training at NGP, a top-tier ETA firm with a 90% success rate. I’ve seen firsthand what separates buyers who close from those who stall.

  • Trained and coached everyone from Ivy League MBAs to first-time operators.

  • Built ETA in a Box to cut through the noise. Over 150 frameworks, templates, and scorecards to help you avoid dead deal costs, bad fits, and overpaying.

  • Personal mission: help driven people become owners, not just “searchers.” Too many spin their wheels because no one teaches them how to search like professionals. 

If You’re Serious About Ownership
Bring the drive. I’ll bring the playbook, the accountability, and the reps to get you across the line.

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Custom Consulting, Built Around Your Search


Need help with one piece or the whole journey? Pick only what you need. We’ll right-size a package for your goals and budget.


What we can handle


  • Setup: website, email, tech stack
  • Lists: broker lists, company lists

  • Systems: CRM buildouts, drip campaigns, KPI tracking

  • Outreach: cold email, personal network, guerrilla playbooks

  • Seller support: screening calls

  • Reporting: weekly KPI updates and match reports


Next step
Book a short call. We’ll walk you through the options and lock in the plan that fits.

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Wondering If Buying a Business Is Your Next Move?

You don’t need to know all the answers yet. Start by exploring the different ways you can get support, from self-study to bootcamp to one-on-one. Each option uses the same proven playbook, at the level of guidance that’s right for you.