Everything you need to know about buying a business.

Navigate the acquisition journey alongside expert advisors and a community of motivated buyers just like you.

Clearing the path to a successful acquisition.

Comprehensive support and guidance for business buyers at every stage.

Community

Every buyer and deal is unique—gain insights from the experience of members from across North America. Connect, share deal flow, and learn from others' experiences.

Expert Guidance

Get your questions answered. Access acquisition advisors and expert M&A guests through weekly group sessions.

Buying a Business Course.

Learn the comprehensive 6-stage process of buying a business led by experienced advisors. Join a live cohort or learn the process at your own pace.

A community for business buyers.

What to expect in the Business Buyers Club.

Members-only Community

A dynamic digital community that connects buyers and advisors, offering real-time opportunities for in-person meet-ups and events.

Expert Advisors

No matter what stage of the buying process you’re at, get advice from seasoned acquisition experts at live weekly roundtables

Buying a Business Course

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the 6-stage process of buying a business.

Can’t make the live sessions? No worries. You’ll have on-demand access to all of the recorded content.

Acquisition Toolkit

Templates, calculators, and tools to support you along the way; including, marketplace lists, tracking templates, scripts and more.

$799 Annual Membership

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"The Business Buyers Club is a fantastic resource for anyone thinking about buying a business in Canada. They offer a practical lesson plan that empowers buyers and encourages plenty of questions. The Village Wealth team is friendly, experienced, and straightforward, making it easy for members to understand the buyer-side process, along with the risks and expectations involved."

Gina Marin

Founder

How it works?

Steps to get started with
Business Buyers Club.

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Book a Discovery Call

Book a free call with our team to share your acquisition journey and begin the onboarding process.

Join the Club

Gain access to the digital platform and virtual sessions from peers, experts and advisors.

Deepen your Knowledge

Follow the 6-stage process to effectively plan and implement your acquisition strategy.

Accelerate Your Acquisition

With support from the club and new insights, find and close your deal with confidence.

FAQs
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Live cohorts are held every quarter on Wednesdays from 9 am to 10 am MST for 6-weeks. Club members find tremendous value in joining the club alongside a cohort and learning from each others' experiences. Join the club anytime to review past recordings.

The Business Buyer's Club is an annual membership and renews a year after you sign up.

Absolutely! Every Friday at 9 am MST, club members can join a virtual open office hour with our expert advisors. Guest speakers, such as accountants, tax planners, brokers, and lawyers, join us to share their expertise and answer your questions.

Yes! Every Friday at 9 am MST, club members can join a virtual open office hour with our expert advisors. You'll get the opportunity to have your questions answered during that time.

The Business Buyer's Club course is designed to give you a step-by-step process to acquire your business. Every Wednesday, you'll be given the information, tools, and hands-on experience to navigate the acquisition process.

Week 1: The Strategy

Explore your search criteria and avoid acquisition pitfalls by building out an effective strategy.

Week 2: The Search Process

Discover the power of personal branding, unlock exclusive access to Village Wellth's complimentary business search tool, and master four outreach methods to help accelerate your search.

Week 3: How to Evaluate a Business

Unlock the secrets of seller jargon, and learn how to assess whether a business is worth pursuing.

Week 4: How to Make an Offer

Master the art of crafting a letter of intent (LOI), create a persuasive expression of interest, and acquire the essential negotiation techniques to tilt the scales in your favour.

Week 5: Financing and Due Diligence

Unlock the secrets to securing financing and learn the art of due diligence to minimize risks and maximize your investment potential.

Week 6: Closing the Deal

Master the nuances of waiving conditions, secure your financing with confidence, and unravel the essential elements of the purchase agreement.

BONUS: Weekly Group Advisory Sessions

Have lingering questions? Our exclusive Friday group sessions are offered all year. This is where you can tap into the expertise of our advisors and special guest experts, including lawyers, accountants, and more!

Deal Management App:

Manage active deals under consideration from your Village Wellth dashboard

Calculators such as:

The Affordability Calculator: See how much you can afford
The Lendability Calculator: Define how much you can get in lending

On-demand recordings of previous sessions

Worksheets:

Goal Setting Worksheet: Clearly define our goals to keep you focused throughout your search and better articulate your intentions to partners, investors, family and sellers
The Search Criteria Worksheet: Define your required criteria in a business and launch your search

Templates such as:

The Letter of Intent Outline: Learn the components of the Letter of Intent
Letter of Intent Template
Investor Letter of Support Template
Expression of Interest Template
The Due Diligence Checklist: Conduct deeper due diligence understanding and know what to look for when analyzing a business

Scripts like:

The Early Stage Questions for Business Owners: Know the right questions to ask when meeting with the seller for the first time
Broker Outreach Scripts: Learn how to approach and get noticed by professional brokers

Tracking sheets to manage your entire acquisition process, including:

The Deal Tracker Sheet: Keep track of your outreach activity
Fit Factors: Track fit from deal to deal based on your goals and criteria
The Recasting Financials Worksheet: Learn how to calculate normalized EBITDA
The Due Diligence Gantt Chart: Visually outline when aspects of your due diligence happen and in what order

Other Tools:

Al Access to Custom Target Company Lists: : Defines targets using your search criteria

Have a question? Don’t be shy.

Book a free meeting with our team to learn how Village Wellth can help your acquisition.

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