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Thinking of acquiring a business and curious where to start the process of buying and building? Have a friend or colleague considering this path? Mainshares is hosting a free webinar on 12/11 from 8-9pm ET featuring our CEO William Fry, Head of Operator Network Joseph Cabrera, and Operator Developer Cameron Sorsby, who'll provide strategic guidance to help you thoughtfully execute the journey ahead. We may also have a surprise or two to share related to our soon-to-launch Operator Network Community platform. RSVP link below and also in comments. Feel free to forward to anyone in your network who is ETA-curious.

New live deals ??? Our operators are doing their holiday shopping a little early this year ?? What's at the top of their lists? Manufacturing, services, automotive business, and more! For full details on available offerings, visit our opportunities page here: https://lnkd.in/eiGzGUmZ -- Disclosures: Mainshares LLC does not make investment recommendations and no communication, through this Website or in any other medium should be construed as a recommendation for any security offered. Should you be presented with an investment opportunity, such investment opportunities involve private, unregistered securities that are speculative and involve substantial risk. The past performance of a security, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. There is always potential to lose money when you invest in securities or other financial products. Private placements lack liquidity and distributions are not guaranteed. To read our full disclosures, please visit our website here: https://mainshares.com/

NEW PRODUCT ANNOUNCEMENT: Operators come to Mainshares to raise capital for their business acquisitions. But once they successfully complete their capital raise, their investor responsibilities are only beginning. In addition to running their companies, new owners must pay attention to profit distributions, information rights, communication channels, cap table organization, investor consents, and more. These responsibilities feel unfamiliar for many business owners especially if it's their first time raising capital from investors. We realize this can be a daunting set of tasks, so we've spent the last few months building solutions for this very problem. Mainshares' new suite of Investment Management tools offers owners access to functions including: - Investor distributions - Investor portal access for all of your investors? - Cap table display by share class and stakeholder type - Secure data room for company documents - Integration with your preferred accounting software to display key financial metrics? - Waterfall distribution modeling - Syndication and review of investor consents - Access to Mainshares community and our Operator Network - Professional support for financial, operational, or administrative needs Mainshares' Product Manager, Sidharth Garg, walks through our new Investment Management portal to give owners and investors an inside look at how we're making the post-closing experience better for both parties. https://lnkd.in/ec5rW-zc Read our full announcement here: https://lnkd.in/e-cSFia7

Tom Hough, Owner-Operator of Fit Body Boot Camp Richardson, TX has a built an entire community around Sweat & Grit. Unexpected life events gave him the fire to take on ownership, now going on a decade strong. We covered a lot of ground, a few highlights below: ? It's not just 4 walls and some paint But when you dig into a business, you’ll find the heartbeat and soul.?The first thing you see when you walk into Tom’s training grounds is how they celebrate their customers.? Goals reached, weight lost and commitment to health. Good business is about giving folks a Reason To Believe. ? Grit & Character Not just the hallmark traits of a successful Operator, but the ingredients to a fulfilled life. ?Life will hand you a ton of hardships and setbacks. No spreadsheet will help you navigate the darkness. Develop and trust your guts and mindset. ?? Risk: Worse Case Scenario If you really think about what’s at stake, you’re not jumping as far as you might think.? If you lean on your natural gifts, you can dramatically reduce risk.?Tom’s ability to develop sales skills during his time in loss prevention, gave him the edge.? Tom shares that you must give it your all…. Worse case, you just start over. Tom, thanks for taking the time to allow us visit your forging grounds and business.? You, your wife and Team are an example of what it means to build strong culture that’s contagious to your customers and community. ?? Tune into the American Operator Podcast ???? and catch our convo w/ Tom. (Show links in the comments below) #AmericanOperator #AmericanBusiness #Fitness #Grit Mainshares

Passive business ownership is portrayed in the media as an ideal entrepreneurship through acquisition (ETA) strategy. But, buying a business and being completely hands-off is far more unlikely in practice. "The reality is, even the most 'hands-off' businesses on paper—laundromats, vending machines, storage facilities—actually require far more involvement than people think," Mainshares' Head of Capital Markets, Judd Goodrich said. "There's always something: Equipment breaks down, employees don't show up, and customers have complaints that need immediate attention." Read our latest article on the risk factors associated with absentee ownership and alternatives for investors. https://lnkd.in/eJ_j5DzB

BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: We’re Partnering with Alto! We’re thrilled to announce our partnership with Alto IRA, empowering Mainshares investors to support the next generation of small business owners through self-directed IRAs ?? With Alto IRA, you can leverage tax-advantaged funds to invest in local, cash-flowing businesses—keeping the future of small business ownership in the hands of communities. Discover more about investing with Alto IRA, read the full announcement, and learn how to get started below. https://lnkd.in/gM7s3weF

Today, we honor all Veterans who have served our country, and we recognize the many Veterans who are continuing to serve in their communities. One way we believe Veterans can continue to serve is through small business ownership—keeping their communities in the hands of local entrepreneurs, employing local residents, and giving back to the communities that support them. We have a lot of Veterans in the Mainshares network and are always eager to welcome more. Reach out to learn more about how to get involved and if you're in Austin, come stop by our HQ for our next Veterans event.

Fresh investment opportunities hot off the press ?? Issuers on Mainshares have announced several new capital raises recently for their acquisitions. For full details on available offerings, visit our opportunities page here: https://lnkd.in/eiGzGUmZ -- Disclosures: Mainshares LLC does not make investment recommendations and no communication, through this Website or in any other medium should be construed as a recommendation for any security offered. Should you be presented with an investment opportunity, such investment opportunities involve private, unregistered securities that are speculative and involve substantial risk. The past performance of a security, or financial product does not guarantee future results or returns. There is always potential to lose money when you invest in securities or other financial products. Private placements lack liquidity and distributions are not guaranteed. To read our full disclosures, please visit our website here: https://mainshares.com/

It was great getting the Tribe together At Mainshares HQ for #VeteransDay. I'm always inspired by the continued commitment to Service & Leadership from this solid group of humans- The Warrior Class. Some of the best, most formidable and intense years of my life were in uniform - I would do it again in a heartbeat. Appreciate all who came out, honored to be part of this group. Thank You For Your Service. Have an EPIC Veterans Day ???? . #VeteransDay #AmericanLeadership #Warrior #SMBTribes #Service #AmericanOperator

New episode out on The American Operator with special guest, Patrick Pullan, Owner of Blue Ribbon. Check it out at the link in the comments ??