Searcher OS Academy
Learn to buy a business with clear eyes
Short, animated lessons built on real listing data, for self-funded searchers. Start with Search 101. It is free and takes about an hour.
Search 101: The Whole Game
A clear-eyed map of the whole search, your numbers, a first buy box, and one real deal saved.
Start Search 101The Deal Track: read it, price it, finance it
Three modules that carry one practice deal from the CIM to a financed offer. Included with paid Searcher OS plans and the free trial.
- Step 1 · 5 units · about 45 minReading a CIM and the Add-Back FightA defensible SDE, a written list of what worries you, and a pursue, reprice or pass decision you can explain.Open module
- Step 2 · 5 units · about 51 minValuation and the OfferA price range you can defend three ways, a structure that protects you, and an offer on one page.Open module
- Step 3 · 5 units · about 47 minStructuring and Financing the DealA capital stack that clears underwriting with working capital counted, and a lender conversation started.Open module
Position
In production
Your Thesis and Buy Box
A buy box that returns 15 to 60 live matches you would actually pursue.
In production
Become a Credible Buyer
A profile, proof of funds and online presence that get brokers to answer.
Source and qualify
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Deal Flow and Triage
A working shortlist: weak deals killed with reasons, good ones moving.
In production
Brokers: First Contact to NDA
Outreach that gets replies and NDAs signed.
Structure and close
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Diligence and Quality of Earnings
A diligence plan and a clear kill list.
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Closing and the First 90 Days
A closing checklist and a first-quarter operating plan.
Search 101 is free and open to everyone. The rest of the curriculum is part of paid Searcher OS plans and the free trial.