Introduction to data modeling

Introduction to data modeling

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Module 1 - Getting Started (Updated)

  • Welcome to the Micro PE course!3
  • [Case Study] Moving resources from low yield to high yield6
  • Why buy vs build2
  • How to choose a niche1
  • Creating your investment thesis
  • Setting up an umbrella company (USA)
  • Setting up an umbrella company (Australia)
  • Setting up an umbrella company (Canada)
  • Deal process overview4

Module 2 - Sourcing (Updated)

  • Dealflow pipeline tracker
  • Registering as a buyer on Acquire.com
  • Customizing acquisition search filters on Acquire.com
  • Getting instant deal alerts on Acquire.com
  • Sending a letter of intent on Acquire.com
  • Lead outreach and followup3
  • [Bonus] Email scripts for seller outreach
  • Develop a reputation for speed2
  • Identifying red flags1
  • Why Startups Choose to Sell on Acquire.com

Module 3 - Negotiations and Diligence (Updated)

  • [Case Study] Negotiation teardown
  • How to value a small company
  • Qualitative deal analysis
  • Quantitative deal analysis2
  • [Bonus] Ecom vs SaaS vs Content Due Diligence
  • How to value ecommerce apps - Part 1
  • How to value ecommerce apps - Part 2
  • Getting legal work done without lawyers
  • Deal analysis templates1

Module 4 - Financing and Closing (Updated)

  • Strategies to fund your deal
  • How to use financial leverage
  • Getting an SBA loan1
  • Brokers, escrow, and trust
  • Setting up a post-transfer support package
  • Tax strategies for your new entity4
  • Creating a Day 0 Roadmap
  • Managing investors

Module 5 - Relaunch and Scale (Updated)

  • Portfolio conventions and organization
  • Create a customer soundboard
  • Relaunch Step 1: Makeover
  • Relaunch Step 2: Add Value
  • Over-investing during relaunch
  • Relaunch Step 3 - go to market1
  • Developing a 90 day marketing plan
  • Introduction to working with developer talent
  • Developer terminology
  • Writing technical specs
  • Introduction to data modeling
  • ERD creation
  • Introduction to Wireframing
  • Hiring developers
  • Negotiating with developers
  • Managing, scaling, and retaining developer talent
  • Anatomy of a patent

Module 6 - Exit Strategy (Updated)

  • Deciding whether to hold or flip your asset
  • Turning active investments into passive investments
  • Fending off competition
  • Niche content acquisition - DIY homebrewing
  • Acquiring two products in 60 days
  • Making your company sellable
  • 4 Lessons from a sale gone bad