“I wanted to own every decision... I knew I had a higher probability to close if I chose a self-funded path versus a traditional path.”

“We raised money from influencers and we also gave them equity and in fact, paid them to promote in equity instead of cash”

“I think self-funded search is probably going to become the predominant way… there’s less competition, more deals and volume.”

“I decided to come back and do what they call a self-funded search… let's buy one company and let's see what happens”

“He bought it alongside a self-funded searcher who now runs it. With equity and with no personal guarantee.”