Tools, worksheets, and links to put the Buying Wealth framework into practice.
The five-question framework for quickly assessing any potential acquisition. Print it, keep it on your desk, and use it before committing time to any deal.
A comprehensive checklist covering financial, operational, legal, and market due diligence. Designed to be adapted to any asset class.
Input your acquisition price, financing terms, and projected cash flow to determine whether your leverage ratio falls within safe parameters.
A week-by-week action plan for the first 90 days after closing an acquisition. Covers integration, quick wins, and risk mitigation steps.
Connor's podcast featuring interviews with entrepreneurs, investors, and business leaders on growth strategy, acquisitions, and ownership. Listen now →
Strategic advisory for businesses looking to grow through acquisition, partnership, and operational improvement. Learn more →
Business, real estate, and development news from the Pittsburgh region. Read the Wire →
Connecting organizations with funding opportunities through grants, awards, and institutional support. Explore grants →
The foundational text on value investing. Essential reading for understanding asset valuation and margin of safety.
A complementary perspective on acquiring small businesses as a path to entrepreneurship.
Why systems, not heroic effort, are what make businesses work. Critical reading for post-acquisition operations.
A deep dive into how tax strategy integrates with ownership and business structure.
The largest marketplace for buying and selling small businesses. A good starting point for deal sourcing.
Commercial real estate marketplaces for finding income-producing properties across asset classes.
Marketplaces for acquiring digital businesses, SaaS products, and content sites.
Business planning and financial forecasting tool useful for modeling acquisition scenarios and post-close projections.