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In This Issue
- Issue 48 Mar/Apr 2026
- Tips and strategies from seasoned Acquisition masters in the field. M&A enthusiasts will learn how to acquire, grow and exit with greater success!
- DealMaker Live! Review: Why Live Events Matter for Acquisition Entrepreneurs
- In the world of acquisition entrepreneurship, it’s easy to fall into the trap of passive learning—webinars, courses, and endless content consumption without ever truly stepping into the arena. That’s where live events like DealMaker Live! separate themselves. Damian Loth gives us a full review.
- The Power of the Quiet Deal: How I Acquired Two Businesses Without Brokers, Funnels, or Flash
- Some of the best business deals never appear online. Daniel Giordano shares how he acquired two companies off-market through old-school relationship building, no listings, no bidding wars and how these strategies can help entrepreneurs scale using content, systems, and AI.
- How Capital Stays in Motion
- In this installment of our Banking on Yourself Series, Joshua Smith challenges business owners to rethink how money moves through their companies. Instead of watching dollars permanently leave the system, he explores how sophisticated operators structure capital so it keeps working—transforming everyday cash flow into a tool for long-term compounding.
- The Discipline of Walking Away: Deal Heat, Risk Alignment, and the Buyer’s Hardest Decision
- Even when a business looks perfect on paper, risk can make or break a deal. Giovanna “Gia” Cilento shares why she walked away from a seemingly ideal acquisition and how understanding deal structure beyond price is key to long-term success in buying companies.
- Designing “Bankable” Acquisitions - Expanding Optionality Beyond Traditional SBA Financing
- SBA lending has long been the go-to for business acquisitions, but the landscape is changing. Scott Weingold explains how buyers can strengthen their deals by understanding diverse financing options and structuring acquisitions to stay fundable across multiple pathways, not replacing SBA but expanding possibilities.
- What M&A Professionals Need to Know About Scaling with AI
- High-value companies grow sustainably, not just quickly. Terrence Gallagher shows that AI can supercharge growth but only when applied to clear, well-structured systems. For businesses built on strong processes, AI amplifies efficiency and output, helping create companies that attract investors and deliver long-term, scalable results.
- Learn this Funding Tactic Most Entrepreneurs Have Never Even Heard Of
- Ari Page reveals a little-known funding strategy many entrepreneurs overlook: business credit card stacking. In this article, he explains what it is, how the process works, and why it can often be a more flexible and powerful way for businesses to access the capital they need to scale.
- The "Owner Trap": Why Your Best Employee Is Killing Your Valuation
- Many SME owners mistake profit for real value. Cliff Spolander explains the critical difference between reported profit and transferable value, revealing why businesses that depend entirely on their owners are often just high-paying jobs and what it takes to build a company that truly has value to a buyer.
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About Acquisition Aficionado Magazine
In Acquisition Aficionado Magazine you will receive advice & strategies as well as in-depth interviews and stories from leading experts in the business acquisition industry.
Ease the exit process and learn new tactics for business buying and selling while discovering little-known financing strategies to successfully get your deals funded. If you are passionate about acquisitions, then this magazine is for you!
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Category: Business & Entrepreneurship, Education, Personal Development
Publisher: Acquisition Aficionado Magazine
Published: Monthly
Language: English
Compatibility: iOS/Android App + Web Reader
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