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Every Wednesday starting January 15th at 6:30 pm Central A link will be sent to all Group Partners 15 minutes prior to the LIVE session.

The duration of a business acquisition can vary greatly depending on factors such as the complexity of the deal, the readiness of both parties, and market conditions. On average, the process can take anywhere from 3 to 9 months from initial contact to closing the deal.

You'll have up to three one-on-one sessions with Robert throughout the onboarding process. Your first 1:1 session with Robert will take place the week after the January 15th initial LIVE group session. During or immediately after the LIVE, you will receive a link to book you session on Roberts 1:1 calendar; when you book this session it tells us you have decided to join SBA’s Group Partnership Program and we will have someone reach out to you to discuss the financial arrangements (see FAQ below “How much doe it cost me to join the Partnership Program”)

The other 1:1’s occur as needed to ensure proper progression. Robert will schedule additional 1:1 conversations for more challenging topics, tailoring support to each partner's needs.

The 12-week onboarding process is essential because it equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully buy a small business with Robert's guidance. This program goes beyond just learning how to find a business to buy; it immerses you in the exact strategies and criteria Robert uses as both a buyer and an investor. Without a thorough understanding of his investment criteria and approach, bringing potential deals to Robert would not be practical, especially given his rate of $1,250 per hour for outside deal consultations. The onboarding process ensures that you’re not just learning theory but gaining hands-on experience, making you fully prepared to present high-quality investment opportunities that align with SBA's standards.

The 12-week process is divided into two phases:

The First Six Weeks – Learning to Buy a Company: During the initial six weeks, you’ll dive deep into the fundamentals of acquiring a small business. This phase covers everything from identifying potential businesses, assessing their value, understanding deal structures, and navigating negotiations. You’ll learn Robert's proprietary methods and gain insight into what makes a deal attractive from an investor's perspective.

The Second Six Weeks – Actively Buying a Company: In the latter half of the program, you'll put what you've learned into action. While still receiving guidance and support, you will be actively working on acquiring a business. This phase focuses on perfecting practical skills, such as conducting effective conference calls, gathering the necessary information from the company Confidential Information Memorandum (CIM), and meeting the specific criteria Robert requires for potential investments. You'll be fine-tuning your ability to evaluate businesses and making real progress toward acquiring your first small business.

By the end of the 12-week process, you will have not only learned the steps involved in buying a small business but also applied them, making you well-prepared to take ownership and manage the acquisition with confidence.

The Second Six Weeks – Actively Buying a Company: In the latter half of the program, you'll put what you've learned into action. While still receiving guidance and support, you will be actively working on acquiring a business. This phase focuses on perfecting practical skills, such as conducting effective conference calls, gathering the necessary information from the company

Each session will be between 60-120 minutes and will be run by Robert in a LIVE setting

For the first acquisition, the equity is split 60/40, with you holding the 60% majority interest. You will also take on the crucial role of the operational partner. This means you will be directly responsible for overseeing the daily operations and ensuring the business runs smoothly. Your active involvement is key to driving growth and making the acquisition a success.

Small Biz Acquisitions will supply 100% of the down payment as well as any other out of pocket expenses incurred in this acquisition..

The first few weeks of the Partnership Program are completely FREE, depending on when you join. Our LIVE session kicks off on January 15th, and the FREE period concludes after this first session. If you choose to move forward following the LIVE session, you’ll receive a booking link to schedule your first 1:1 meeting with Robert. Once your session is scheduled, we’ll send you an invoice for the $5,000 refundable retainer.

The $5,000 retainer secures your place in the program and is fully refunded to you once the Partnership successfully closes its first business. For added flexibility, the retainer can be financed in up to 4 payments.

After completing the onboarding phase, for just $500 per month, you’ll gain access to SBA’s top-tier Mastermind Group, where the primary focus is submitting LOIs, negotiating deals, and closing your first small business. As a member, you’ll continue to enjoy 24/7 access to Robert for expert guidance and personalized support. You’ll also have the ability to book time directly on Robert’s calendar for critical meetings with business owners or brokers, ensuring you’re fully prepared to succeed at every stage of the acquisition process.

The Mastermind Group is laser-focused on one thing: helping you close your first business with confidence and precision.

That’s a great question, and it’s one I carefully thought through when building this partnership program. In the past, I offered the program at no cost, dedicating countless hours to teaching people how to buy companies. But without any investment on their part, many didn’t take it seriously. Some lost interest, others didn’t follow through, and a some simply walked away. Meanwhile, I stayed fully committed, consistently delivering on my promises. That’s not a partnership—that’s me pulling all the weight.

Since introducing the refundable retainer, the results have been clear: most of my partners have been successful. That initial investment creates a shift—it signals that you’re all in, and when you’re all in, you approach the process with focus and commitment. The $5,000 retainer (payable in up to 4 installments) isn’t just about the money; it’s about stepping up and showing that you believe in yourself and your ability to succeed. When you invest at this level, you’re far more likely to follow through, and I’m here to ensure you do.

The retainer also balances the partnership. I bring the time, the expertise, and the funding for the acquisition, while you bring the commitment to learn and execute. That’s what makes this a real partnership—both sides are invested. The $5,000 retainer proves you’re serious and ready to engage fully in the process.

If you’re truly serious, the $5,000 retainer doesn’t cost you anything in the end. When we acquire a business together, the retainer is reimbursed by the acquired company itself. You’ll end up owning 60% of a multimillion-dollar business at no net cost, with SBA funding the acquisition and supporting you every step of the way.

With over 100 applications for each group (and only able to accept 10), the retainer is a way to identify those who are genuinely committed to the process. It ensures I’m working with people who are ready to put in the effort and take this seriously. Remember, I don’t make money until you buy a business, so I’m fully invested in your success—but I need to see that you’re just as invested in yourself.

If you’re not ready to commit or don’t see this as the right partnership, I understand. But if you believe this is the right opportunity and the hesitation is about confidence in yourself, that’s exactly why the retainer exists. It’s there to help you make the commitment, step up, and prove you’re ready to own and run a business. I’m putting my time, resources, and money on the line—I simply ask my partners to do the same.

Upon completing the 12-week onboarding process, you’ll join an exclusive Mastermind group with other partners who have gone through the onboarding process. This group is reserved for those who have successfully completed the onboarding process, ensuring that all members of the Mastermind group share a solid foundation in acquisition principles and understand Robert's buying and investment criteria.

The Mastermind group focuses on buying companies by submitting LOIs, negotiating deals, conducting thorough due diligence on potential acquisitions, and speaking with business owners. At this stage, you’ll be able to book time on Robert's calendar for specific reasons, such as negotiating deals, talking to owners, or discussing terms with brokers. The ability to schedule time is reserved for these important activities, while general guidance and support are covered within the group setting.

At SBA, we define a small business as one with a Seller's Discretionary Earnings (SDE) between $250,000 and $1.5 million.

To become a partner, you need 5+ years of management experience. Your primary role in the partnership is managing and operating the business. Our role is to provide you with the knowledge on how to buy a business and the funds to acquire it. As a 40% owner, we'll support you as the operating manager. However, we are not going to run the business day-to-day operations—that's why the five-plus years of management experience is crucial.

Our Operational Partners typically manage the acquired business for 6 to 12 months. During this time, we assist them in implementing processes to transition the business from an owner-operated model to an absentee-owned structure. When seeking businesses, we look for key characteristics that facilitate this transition within the 6 to 12-month timeframe.

Most of our Partners aspire to become serial acquisition experts. Roberts Acquisition process is highly replicable—once you master it, you can continue to apply it for future acquisitions, either collaboratively or independently.

Of course we will. The most time-consuming process is the onboarding, which you only need to go through once. After the first acquisition, you'll understand our investment criteria and how we buy businesses. There's no need to repeat that process for subsequent deals—we simply move forward with the next acquisition together if that's what you decide to do.