The Charlotte ETA Group x Joe Surber of BluGrowth

The Charlotte ETA Group welcomes Joe Surber, Founder of BluGrowth, for:
'The 5 People You Need Before You Buy A Business'

Buying your first business isn't just about finding the right deal; it's about assembling the right team before the pressure hits.

In this session, Joe shows why first-time buyers get into trouble not from lack of ambition, but from building their advisory bench too late. Drawing from real lower-middle-market transactions, he breaks down the five roles that function as a true execution team, protecting downside risk while accelerating value creation. This talk reframes acquisition success as preparation, coordination, and trust built long before the deal is on the table.

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📆 The Charlotte ETA Meetup is held on the first Wednesday of every month. This is a casual, low-key event to get to know the Charlotte ETA community. It is suited for those new to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition as well as seasoned investors.

💪 The search community is a powerful one. Both the process of finding a business and operating one post-acquisition can be an incredibly challenging road.

🤝 Networking, then a discussion with Joe, followed by more networking.

Small Business. Acquisitions. And Entrepreneurship.