Join me in SLC this Saturday


Forget to mention in the newsletter that I'll be in Salt Lake City this Saturday for a deep dive on acquisitions with two other experts.

Eric Hsu, and Chris Barrett and myself will be leading the event, diving deep into the legal, capital, and financial requirements of an M&A deal. The full details can be found here. Please RSVP if you can make it!

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📩 Need Help Structuring Your SBA Financing? Contact Pioneer Capital Advisory LLC at matthias@pioneercap.com to discuss your deal.

Stay informed, stay compliant, and keep closing deals!


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