# SMBootcamp

Operator-taught training for buying a business.

Acquisition-entrepreneurship training taught by operators and dealmakers who have closed over $500M in SMB deals, from a self-paced DIY course with templates and models to a cohort-based three-day in-person bootcamp.

- Category: Education & Programs
- Pricing model: One-Time
- Where it fits: Learn & Choose Your Path, Source & Screen Deals
- Website: https://www.smbootcamp.co/

## At a Glance

A practical, operator-taught option for first-time buyers who learn by doing; weigh the live cohort against the free education first.

## What It Costs

Published on its programs page: DIY Essentials at $447 for the self-paced course, and LIVE at $4,500 for the three-day in-person training, with dates named (October 21 to 23, 2026 in Denver; December 2 to 4, 2026 in Tampa). The blog and newsletter are free.

## Best For

First-time buyers who want a tactical, do-the-work curriculum on finding, financing, and closing a small business

## Pros and Cons

- Pro: Taught by operators and dealmakers who have closed over $500M in SMB acquisitions, so the material is field-tested rather than theoretical
- Pro: Two on-ramps: a fully self-paced DIY course and an intensive three-day in-person cohort for those ready to commit
- Pro: Case-study and execution-based, with templates, checklists, [valuation](https://searchspheresource.com/glossary/valuation) and modeling walkthroughs, and outreach scripts included
- Con: A paid program whose deepest value is in the live cohort, a bigger time and money commitment than a book
- Con: Curriculum-based education is a starting point, not a substitute for the advisors and diligence a real deal needs
- Con: As a newer program its alumni track record is shorter than the longest-running ETA courses

## What Searchers Say

Instructor background, program structure, and format verified against SMBootcamp's own site, with both prices read on its programs page in September 2026.

## Compared With

- Are you buying a curriculum or buying access to people? (https://searchspheresource.com/resources/compare/acquisition-lab-vs-smbootcamp.md)

## Sources

- https://www.smbootcamp.co/
- https://www.smbootcamp.co/programs

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Last checked: 2026-09-04

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