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SMB15
A weekly newsletter of interviews with the people buying, operating, and investing in Main Street businesses.
Key facts
- Website
- smb15.substack.com
- Pricing
- Free
- Rating
- No reviews yet
About SMB15
SMB15 is a weekly newsletter of interviews with the people buying, operating, and investing in Main Street businesses. It's aimed at readers already interested in small-business M&A and entrepreneurship through acquisition — searchers, buyers, sellers, and operators — who want curated context rather than raw deal listings.
Key features
- Weekly interviews with SMB buyers and operators
- Main Street acquisition and operating stories
- Also produced as a podcast
- Linked to the Mainshares investor community
Pros & cons
Pros
- Hosted by Will Fry, founder of Mainshares
- Practical frontline advice, explicitly light on AI-generated fluff
Cons
- No stated subscriber count
- No stated founding date
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Frequently Asked Questions About SMB15
What is SMB15?
SMB15 is a weekly newsletter of interviews with the people buying, operating, and investing in Main Street businesses.
Who is SMB15 for?
It's aimed at readers already interested in small-business M&A and entrepreneurship through acquisition — searchers, buyers, sellers, and operators — who want curated context rather than raw deal listings.
What category does SMB15 fall under?
SMB15 is a newsletter covering small-business acquisitions and M&A, helping its readers keep up with deals, strategy, and industry commentary without independently tracking dozens of sources.
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