Skip the 10–15 year startup grind. Own cash flow on Day One.
In Buying > Starting, entrepreneur Nate Jones pulls back the curtain on how ordinary buyers can acquire real, cash‑flowing businesses—without guesswork or guru hype. Nate has started companies from scratch and bought them, too. He shares the blunt lessons from his own “bad” first deal that still made money, then gives you the frameworks to buy the right business the right way.
Inside, you’ll learn how to:
Build a buy-box so you only chase deals that fit your life and goals
Screen and price businesses fast (and walk away even faster)
Run due diligence that actually protects you (vendor standing, files, DSCR, add‑backs)
Use SBA loans the smart way—and when to consider an equity partner
Execute your first 90 days so customers stay and revenue sticks
Modernize with SOPs, CRM, VAs, and light AI so the business runs without you
Stack acquisitions and jump your exit multiple like a pro
Who it’s for: aspiring buyers, current owners, and entrepreneurs who want speed, leverage, and freedom—not another job.
Want help applying the playbook to your deal?
Work with Nate as a mentor, advisor, or (selectively) equity partner at natejonesentrepreneur.com.
Buying beats starting—when you do it right. This book shows you how.