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You've been searching wrong. Here's the fix.
18 months of searching... or 6. Your choice.

Stop Searching. Start Acquiring.
The Continental is now open and you're on the list.
Before we dive in, thank you.
Seriously. Thank you for being part of the Acquire Weekly community. Whether you've been here since day one or just joined yesterday, we're genuinely blessed to have you. Your feedback, your honesty, your patience as we build this thing; it means everything to us.
Now, let's get into it.
The Problem Nobody Talks About
You want to buy a business. That's why you're here.
But if you're being honest with yourself, the search isn't going the way you thought it would. You're spending 15+ hours a week scrolling the same listings as 5,000 other buyers. Brokers aren't returning your calls. And every time you find something decent, someone with "better access" swoops in and takes it.
Eighteen months go by. You've burned through $50K+ on failed due diligence, lost deposits, and dead-end attorney fees. You're exhausted. You're frustrated. And you're no closer to owning a business than when you started.
That's the DIY approach. That's the hard way.
So naturally, you start looking for help. And that's when things get interesting.
The Broker Problem
Most people assume brokers are there to help buyers. They're not.
Brokers work for sellers. That's who pays them. That's who they protect. Their entire job is to get the highest possible price for the person selling the business; which means their incentives are directly opposed to yours.
Think about it. They're showing you the same deals they're showing everyone else. They have zero motivation to negotiate the price down. And the moment a "better" buyer shows up with more capital or fewer questions, you get ghosted.
Their commission runs 8-12% of the deal. That cost gets baked into your purchase price whether you realize it or not.
You're not their client. You're their inventory.
The Education Trap
So if brokers won't help, maybe you just need to learn more. Right?
That's the pitch from every $5,000 mastermind and "acquisition mastery" program out there. Watch the videos. Attend the webinars. Fill out the worksheets. Learn the frameworks.
And look………………… education has value. Learning matters.
But here's what nobody tells you: you can consume 47 hours of content on how to buy a business and still not have a single deal to look at.
Courses teach frameworks. They don't source deals.
Masterminds give you theory. They don't make warm introductions to sellers.
Coaching calls offer advice. They don't screen financials or vet operations.
You finish the program, get your certificate, and then what? You're back on BizBuySell, competing with the same crowd, using your "new knowledge" to lose deals slightly more educated than before.
Information without execution is just expensive entertainment.
A Different Approach
This is why we built The Continental.
It's not a course. Not a coaching program. Not a brokerage working against your interests.
It's your very own deal concierge.
A white-glove, done-with-you acquisition partnership designed for serious buyers who are done wasting time and ready to actually close.
Here's what that means in practice:
Precision Sourcing. We find deals tailored to your specific buy box. No generic lists. No recycled inventory everyone else has seen. Just opportunities that actually match what you're looking for — including off-market deals you'd never find on your own.
Total Privacy. Your identity stays protected until the deal is right. You operate with complete discretion. No one knows you're buying until you decide they should.
Guided Execution. From first look to final close, we're in the trenches with you. Screening. Vetting. Negotiating. Connecting you with the right professionals. You're not alone in this.
Brokers represent sellers. Courses give you homework. We get you to the finish line.
The Question Worth Asking
Most people ask themselves, "Can I afford help?"
Wrong question.
The real question is: "Can I afford NOT to have help?"
Can you afford to waste 18 months searching while your dream business gets sold to someone else? Can you afford to overpay by $100,000+ because you didn't have expert negotiation support? Can you afford to miss out on $375,000+ in business income while you're still browsing listings?
Can you afford another $5K course that leaves you with notes but no deals?
The Continental isn't an expense. It's the smartest investment you'll make in your acquisition journey.
What's Next
If you're ready to stop searching and start acquiring, we'd love to talk.
Or visit us at: acquireweekly.com
A Note on Partnerships
We're also building something bigger here.
If you're a lawyer, CPA firm, family office, lender, or sponsor and you want direct access to serious, vetted buyers who are actively closing deals, we should talk. We're open to partnerships that serve this community.
Reach out directly: [email protected]
One Last Thing
Thank you again for being here. For reading. For trusting us with your time and attention.
We love hearing from you. We appreciate your honesty. We value your patience.
Here's to an incredible start to 2026. We're always here to help.
— The Acquire Weekly Team
The buyers who win are the ones who get to the finish line while others are still browsing. Don't be a browser.
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