SMBootcamp Reviews 49

I'm an ex-CEO and still found the content immensely valuable - real world learning via case studies and a deal team to support ongoing search efforts. I was hesitant to front the cost, but it's worth its weight in gold. Kudos to Sam and team for organizing a fantastic program.

The SMBootcamp 3-day Live event was full of practical and tactical information for anyone new or just beginning in their SMB/ETA search. I definitely came in as a newbie, and they had adapted the information to make sure everyone left with the foundational knowledge to get started. But most impressively, the speakers they brought in were all top tier, and we left with a Deal Team ready to help us with our search and acquisition. Honestly just the network and alumni alone is worth the money, I have already recommended this to a few friends that were in the same spot as me.

All of the sessions and speakers were excellent. Very tactical topics vs just theoretical presentations. Invaluable playbook for buying a business.

Knowledgeable and actionable information that is going to be invaluable as I search for businesses to buy.

Amazing experience, A++++ Highly Recommend.
Learn from real searchers/acquirers. No BS, the good and the bad. Loved how all the speakers had so much "character" it keeps the sessions enjoyable and engaging. Great learnings, very tactical. Good blend of raw information combined with stories and learnings from real business owners. Really appreciated the honesty and transparency.

Bootcamp was fantastic. It puts you in a room filled with people with similar goals and aspirations while also having top of the line guidance and advice. Three full days of straightforward advice from Sam and then he brings in several speakers. The speakers are top of the line experienced service professional who know the self search world to past searchers themselves.

If you are considering buying a business this is must attend event. Sure, you can get information online and from books, but nothing compares to the content that Sam, Chandler, and the rest of the team provide. This program is truly top-notch. The high-quality curriculum, enthusiastic and knowledgeable speakers, and the two fantastic evenings out as a cohort were all exceptionally well done.

It’s clear that the SMBootcamp team put an incredible amount of thought and effort into every last detail. I feel much more confident and well-equipped to land a deal in 2025, thanks to the tools and insights SMBootcamp provided.

I had a great time, I learned a lot, and I left extremely motivated with clear action items to get closer to successfully acquiring a small business. To me, the most valuable aspects of this program is the deal team and the resources provide. You leave with so much knowledge at your fingertips and a community of people that you can lean on for assistance as you move forward. After attending SMBootcamp, I have no doubt that within the next 12 months, I'll purchase and own a small business.

SMBootcamp was by far the best resource I have come across providing *tactical* and timely advice on how to buy a small business. In addition to Sam's first hand knowledge he pulls in several speakers with dozens of years of experience and hundreds of deals closed. Whether you're a "searcher" fresh out of an MBA program or an experienced entrepreneur looking to grow this event will have plenty of valuable information.

It was like drinking out of a fire hydrant. The information from each session was extremely educational. I feel 100x more prepared for my first acquisition. Would HIGHLY recommend attending a SMbootcamp no matter what stage you're at with your ETA journey!

Great tactical and strategic overview of buying a SMB, without the hype and oversimplification often seen on edutainment offerings. Great speakers, content, and participants. If you don't buy a business after this event its because you didn't want to or didn't make enough time, it won't be because you didn't have the knowledge or resources.

Sam and his team have done an excellent job curating the best topics and experts in the SMB market.

The curriculum and speakers are insightful and engaging.

I really appreciated the structure of the morning classes, paired with social and networking events later in the evenings. All around awesome event.

Sam created something unique with SMBOOTCAMP and is an absolute game changer. Sam's knowledge and ability to transfer his knowledge are exceptional. I have taken the buy-then-build masterclass and Richard Parker's course, and they are not even close to SMBOOTCAMP. I have made better progress in the two weeks since SMBOOTCAMP than I have in the last six months. I have everything I need to get a deal done. It is worth 10 times what is being charged for the course.

Great content, well-organized, the presenters are awesome and have pertinent knowledge, and the participants are a great network to be in. 10/10 do recommend!

Great insights. Full of resources. Phenomenal speakers. Invaluable networking. Sam, Chandler, and the team go above and beyond to give all the tools and knowledge required to jumpstart one's ETA journey. Highly recommended.

Absolutely STELLAR! I've enrolled in a bunch of these bootcamps and the SMBootcamp (run by Sam Rosati & Team) is by far ... THE BEST. Its the only bootcamp thats realistic and practical (down to brass tacks) and with ACTIONABLE GUIDANCE, TOOLS & COMMUNITY. Tremendous bang for buck and you will not regret this decision. If you are looking to buy a business - join SMBootcamp first. Become a street-smart, credible, and actionable buyer that sellers and brokers trust to get the deal done. Then focus on operating the business.

Sam and his deal team have created the gold standard playbook for self funded searchers. I am grateful to reap the benefits of all their hard work. The assets, knowledge, and network of this experience has been worth every penny. If you know ETA is the right path for you, I cannot recommend this enough.

The SMBootcamp was a pivotal point in my personal ETA journey. It was not merely a three-days bootcamp packed with learnings and inspirations that equipped us with the necessary mindsets and toolsets to succeed in our searches, it also built a caring and supportive community around those who participated, backed by experienced and authentic practitioners of the trade. The trip was well worth the time and money. The setting was welcoming and comfortable. The workshops were well organized. The deal team presented was top notch and professional. The contents presented were in super high quality even judging using the stringent and critical corporate standards that I developed over the years working at global financial services companies. The value of the education I received in the short three days had laid such a strong foundation that I am confident that success is only a matter of time.

Incredible accelerator for any searcher at any level. We were on the more experienced side of the search (5 months in) and we found tremendous value that really impacted our processes moving forward. We are far better prepared today after going through the bootcamp than we would have been without it. Highly recommend to any searchers.

Sam and the team delivered a tremendous amount of valuable information in 3 short days. A true value add to anyone looking to do a self funded search. Networking aspects of the bootcamp were also fun and entertaining! Very happy I attended this bootcamp as it has properly prepared me for the road ahead.