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Acquiring Minds
Podcast and resource hub hosted by Will Smith featuring first-hand stories and advice from acquisition entrepreneurs.
Key facts
- Website
- acquiringminds.co
- Pricing
- Free
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About Acquiring Minds
Acquiring Minds is a podcast and resource hub hosted by Will Smith featuring first-hand stories and advice from acquisition entrepreneurs. It connects people involved in searching for, financing, or operating an acquired business, giving members a place to trade experience rather than navigate the process alone.
Key features
- Hosted by Will Smith
- Podcast with acquisition entrepreneur interviews
- Free webinars on SBA loans and deal structuring
- Community of roughly 4,778 members
- Regularly published new episodes
Pros & cons
Pros
- Free access to in-depth acquisition stories
- Active publishing cadence into 2026
Cons
- Primarily an audio/podcast format
- Community size is modest (~4,800)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Acquiring Minds
What is Acquiring Minds?
Acquiring Minds is a podcast and resource hub hosted by Will Smith featuring first-hand stories and advice from acquisition entrepreneurs.
Who is Acquiring Minds for?
Acquiring Minds is for people actively involved in or exploring the acquisition path this community focuses on, who want to connect with others doing the same thing.
What category does Acquiring Minds fall under?
Acquiring Minds is listed under Communities — a group or network built for people in the acquisition-entrepreneurship space to connect, rather than a tool, marketplace, or publication.
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