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Ben Kelly

Acquired & scaled 6 businesses with little or $0 down. Off-market deal sourcing fanatic. I love this game.

Your deal just fell apart. Now what?
Dec 04, 2025

Your deal just fell apart. Now what?

How to bounce back and keep moving forward

Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly
5 common mistakes first-time buyers make (and how to avoid them)
Dec 02, 2025

5 common mistakes first-time buyers make (and how to avoid them)

Learn from others’ expensive mistakes!

Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly
The 3 types of sellers (and how to negotiate with each)
Nov 25, 2025

The 3 types of sellers (and how to negotiate with each)

Understanding seller psychology gives you a huge negotiation advantage

Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly
What actually goes in a Letter of Intent?
Nov 20, 2025

What actually goes in a Letter of Intent?

The key terms you need to include before due diligence

Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly
Are you ready to buy your first business? (use this checklist)
Nov 18, 2025

Are you ready to buy your first business? (use this checklist)

Follow this checklist to see if you’re truly ready

Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly
How to know when you’re ready for acquisition #2
Nov 13, 2025

How to know when you’re ready for acquisition #2

The signs you’re ready and how to approach it differently

Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly
The 3 people you need before making an offer
Nov 11, 2025

The 3 people you need before making an offer

Your acquisition team: who you need and when to hire them

Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly
What to do when a seller ghosts you
Nov 06, 2025

What to do when a seller ghosts you

How to follow up without being annoying (and when to move on)

Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly
How long should it take to close your first deal?
Nov 04, 2025

How long should it take to close your first deal?

The truth about timelines from search to closing day

Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly
How to effectively screen a business in just 30 minutes
Oct 30, 2025

How to effectively screen a business in just 30 minutes

A quick evaluation framework that saves you time and money

Ben Kelly
Ben Kelly
Weekly strategies for identifying profitable businesses, avoiding costly mistakes, and building wealth through smart acquisitions.

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