The window is open

Welcome to the JackQuisitions newsletter,

For the first time in a while, the math is starting to work.

Sellers are done reviewing their 2025 financials and are finally bringing real businesses to market. For buyers who are prepared, this is the kind of moment worth moving on.

But here's the catch: prepared is the key word.

Alan Peterson at First Internet Bank has funded SBA acquisitions across HVAC, plumbing, electrical, manufacturing, and other skilled trades. He's seen what works and what doesn't from the lending side of the table.

And the buyers who consistently move from LOI to close tend to share a few things:

• They've had a real conversation with a lender before they found their target

• They understand what a bank actually needs to see

• They show up to a deal with a pre-qualification letter in hand

That last piece changes everything. Sellers have more options right now. Businesses are coming to market in larger numbers, and a pre-qualifcation letter signals that you're not wasting anyone's time (including your own)

If you're serious about buying a business in the trades or manufacturing space, connecting with Alan early is one of the highest-leverage moves you can make.

👊 John