Train.
Acquire is an executive education coaching experience that trains experienced professionals on small business strategy in order to become effective owner-operators of their own $1 to $10 million company.
Search.
Upon completing Acquire, you are eligible to apply for acceptance into a search accelerator program. This program provides the data, framework, resources and connections needed to find a company to buy.
Buy.
Searchers can qualify for investment capital through 鈥攁 $50 million, West Michigan-focused buyout fund. Sleeping Giant aspires to generate financial, social and educational returns by backing the next generation of principled business leaders.
Course comparison
| Educational Modules | 1-Day Intro Bootcamp | 8-Week Deep Dive |
|---|---|---|
| Module 1: Why acquire a small business | Full | Full |
| Module 2: Reflection and leading your acquisition process | Full | Full |
| Module 3: Thesis development and sourcing process | Half | Full |
| Module 4: Leading selection and evaluation | Half | Full |
| Module 5: Leading negotiation and offer | Half | Full |
| Module 6: Leading due diligence and closing | Not included | Full |
| Module 7: Leading growth and transition | Not included | Full |
| Bonus module: Financial modeling help and more | Not included | Full |
| Additional Included Materials | ||
| Weekly coaching calls | Not included | Included |
| Financial modeling coaching | Not included | Included |
| Webinar lectures | Not included | Included |
| Three graduate-level course credits through Western Michigan University | Not included | Included |
| Employer reimbursement | Not included | Included |
| Cost of course | $500 | $5,000 |
Meet Your Instructors
Derrick McIver and Doug Lepisto are founders and managing directors of , co-directors of the Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy, and associate professors 51福利社 Michigan University's Haworth College of Business. Their research has been published in top management journals and their consulting and industry experience has taken them to Fortune 500 companies.
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Acquire is offered by Western Michigan University's Haworth College of Business Center for Principled Leadership and Business Strategy.