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The ex-broker or advisorM&A & business brokerage
You've worked listings and know the mechanics, but you're tired of fighting for inventory and waiting on broker payouts. Our pipeline runs in the other direction.
Build a career in acquisitions. Earn alongside our team.
Train inside Acquisition Network's methodology, source deals on real engagements, and earn per close — the fastest way into M&A without starting from zero.
See how the program works →An apprenticeship + a co-broker seat · 12 weeks of training · A live pipeline after
The program
The methodology, the pipeline, the team — all of it.
Acquisition Network has been closing deals for fifteen years. The Consultant Program is how we extend that operating system to a small group of trained consultants who source deals, advise buyers, and co-broker on real engagements.
You don't graduate with a certificate and a Slack channel. You graduate with a live pipeline, a co-broker agreement, and a direct line to the senior team.
Who it's for
Operators, advisors, and brokers ready to plug in.
The Consultant Program isn't an intro course. It's for people who already have one foot in the world of M&A and want a real seat at the table.
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The operator switching sidesFrom running to buying
You've run businesses and want to spend the next chapter helping people buy them. The program teaches you the buy-side mechanics so you advise as a peer, not a beginner.
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The corporate-finance proSpreadsheets to live deals
You know the spreadsheets but haven't run live deals end-to-end. We pair you with senior team members on real engagements until you can run point yourself.
What you learn & do
Train. Source. Advise. Close.
Consultants don't just learn the methodology — they apply it on live engagements alongside our team from the first month forward.
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Acquisition methodology trainingLed by the senior team, end to end.
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Live deal shadowingReal Acquisition Network engagements, not case studies.
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Buy-box & thesis frameworksWorkshops on investment thesis and deal screening.
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Financial diligence walkthroughsWorked on closed deals, line by line.
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Lender intros & financing-stack designThe same process we run on our own deals.
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Co-broker agreementsOn incoming Acquisition Network deals, with fee splits on close.
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Direct leadership accessRyan and the leadership team, plus ongoing senior-team mentorship.
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Brian W.Gen-1 Operating Partner · 2 deals in 7 months
"I bet on the platform, invested my time, and now I have a self-sustaining multiple six-figure M&A consulting business I can manage from anywhere."
The first operating partner to plug into the platform.Read the story →
How the program works
Application. Training. Live deals.
Four stages from your first fit call to closing your first deal — with senior-team support the whole way.
01 · Application
Fit call
Mutual fit on both sides.
Schedule a call with our team. We learn your background, your goals, and what kind of consulting practice you want to build. We don't enroll people we can't help.
02 · Training
Methodology
~12 weeks, senior team teaches.
Structured curriculum covering buy-box design, sourcing, diligence, financing, LOI, and post-close ops. Live cohort sessions plus on-demand modules.
03 · Shadow
Live deals
Reps, not theory.
Pair with senior team on real engagements. See how a buy box becomes a deal, how negotiation unfolds, and how lenders are engaged.
Where you earn
04 · Co-broker
Run point
Most close inside one quarter.
Once you're ready, run point on incoming engagements with senior-team support. Co-broker agreements split fees on close.
Consultant case studies
Consultants who closed.
Real people who trained inside the program and built a practice — every figure is a named deal you can read in full.
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Andrew R.Tech to owner
Program
$25K
Income now
$475K/yr
Sourced for him
Deals + ops
Status
Owner
Quit his tech job and doubled his income through deal flow, operators, and lenders.Read the story →
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Brian W.Operating partner
Deals
2 in 7 mo
Per deal
$12K+
Plus
Equity + rev
Status
Gen-1 partner
First operating partner on the platform. Now runs a self-sustaining M&A consulting practice.Read the story →
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AnnSerial client · referral partner
Closed deals
3
Equity
On each
Sectors
Textile · daycare
Role
Top referrer
Textile manufacturing, daycare, construction services — negotiated equity on all three.Read the story →
FAQ
Common questions.
If yours isn't here, book a call and our team will answer it directly.
Do I need prior M&A experience?
Helpful but not required. We've enrolled ex-brokers, corporate-finance pros, multi-unit operators, and high performers from adjacent industries. We screen for judgement, execution history, and capacity to plug into a live pipeline. The fit call is how we evaluate that.
How long is the program?
The structured training portion is roughly 12 weeks. Live engagements and co-broker arrangements continue indefinitely as long as you're actively producing. Most consultants close their first deal during weeks 8–12.
What does it cost?
Pricing is reviewed on the fit call: a tuition component for the training plus a co-broker fee split on closed deals. We're transparent about both during the call so you can decide whether the model fits your plans.
How much can I expect to earn?
It depends on deal flow, your sourcing capacity, and whether you run the program full-time or alongside another role. Specific co-broker-fee ranges and earnings figures are shared on the call — we don't publish numbers we haven't validated against real consultant outcomes.
Is this a franchise or referral program?
Neither. It's an apprenticeship plus a co-broker agreement. You're not licensing the brand or paying a recurring royalty. You work alongside our team on engagements and earn per close.
Can I do this remotely?
Yes. The program runs remotely with optional in-person events. Most consultants are spread across North America. You'll need reliable video, capacity for live calls during US business hours, and a reasonable research setup.
One call
Ready to build a career in acquisitions?
Book a call with our team. We'll learn about your background and walk through the program. If there's a fit, you'll know on the call.