Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA Circle) August Event

Our August speaker made a bold move: acquiring a shrinking revenue business. Immediately after acquisition, he let go half of the team and began building a new sales and marketing strategy.

Following a brief stint in accounting at EY and a longer adventure in tech with Uber, Zach Smith turned to acquisition entrepreneurship to chart a new career path. In 2023, he bought American Dental Care, a dental savings plan based here in Houston.

Listen to Zach’s story on Acquiring Minds here.

Come hungry: Food, wine, beer, sodas and snacks provided for free. (Thank you to our sponsors!)

Event location to be emailed. Please contact Reid@ETACircle.comif you do not receive the location.

*** Please no service providers at this event. This event is only for acquisition entrepreneurs. Please register so we can have an accurate food count. Everyone who has not attended before must register in advance (admission will be denied to first-time attendees who did not register.) ***

Agenda:

5:00pm-6:30pm – Networking

6:30pm-7:15pm – Speaker presentation and announcements

7:15pm onwards – Continued networking

About the Founder: Reid Pennebaker is full-time business buyer at Gulf Bright Partners. Reid founded ETA Circle for acquisition entrepreneurs to meet other business buyers to share experiences, advice and deals. Contact Reid@ETACircle.com if you have any questions!

Special thanks to our August 2024 event sponsors:

Bailey Law - Founded and based in Houston, TX, Bailey Law Firm focuses on acquisition entrepreneurship. With flat fees tailored to each deal, we prioritize pricing transparency, ensuring clarity and predictability in all our services. Our tailored solutions are designed to align seamlessly with the unique goals of each client, recognizing the distinct nature of every M&A endeavor. Backed by a deep understanding of diverse industries and a commitment to staying ahead of legal market trends, Bailey Law offers strategic insights and actionable recommendations that empower informed decision-making. We are committed to maximizing your transactional value, minimizing your risk, and optimizing your deal structure. Bailey Law is your trusted ally in achieving your objectives during your entrepreneurship journey.

First Internet Bank - The First Internet Bank Small Business Administration team is quite a success story in itself: since 2018, they have grown to rank among the top SBA lenders nationally in both loan volume and amount financed. As a Preferred Lender, they can deliver a faster, more flexible and robust lending experience for their small business clients.