Accelerate your journey
to business ownership
to business ownership
FORGE is an immersive, action-based program for individuals committed to acquiring and operating a small business.
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Now accepting applications for our next cohort!
We’ve helped folks like you buy businesses
What is forge?
FORGE is a cohort-based accelerator for individuals committed to acquiring and operating a small business.
Cohorts kick off with a 5-day summit in Austin, followed by 3 weeks of structured, virtual programming.
We are the only program that puts equal emphasis on acquiring and operating. You’ll understand the ins-and-outs of structuring an acquisition, build real relationships with successful owner-operators, and leave with a built-in accountability group and network.
As part of FORGE, you will have ongoing acquisition support for the first 11 months after programming completes.
did you know?
Lacking of a proper discipline
Buying a business is hard and lonely. Most folks lack a support group to pick them up when they’re down and hold them accountable when it’s tough.
Repeating others’ mistakes
Most searchers learn the same mistakes over-and-over again over the course of 12+ months. Arm yourself with a network to quickly answer questions, gut check deals, and get out in front of rocky waters.
Missing the forest
for the trees
Building crazy financial models may be fun for some, but it’s a small piece of a successful acquisition. Owners and brokers can sniff out a wantrapreneur from someone who truly knows what it takes.
FORGE is designed to maximize
your chance of success, by giving you the accountability, knowledge, and skills needed to succeed.
Don’t take it from us
This is what some of our past cohort participants have to say
What’s different about FORGE?
With FORGE, you’re not reading a textbook,
you’re actually doing the work
you’re actually doing the work
for serious buyers only.
Ready to invest in your future?
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Complete this form to start your application for the next FORGE cohort. Upon completion of your application, we will reach out to schedule an interview.
If you have any questions, please email Scott at scott@mainshares.com
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