About us
👋 Welcome to The Charlotte ETA Group's Monthly Meetup! This group is specifically tailored for anyone in the Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) space. It is hosted by The Charlotte ETA Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. You can learn more about our organization at our website.
🎁Launching our 2025 Holiday Giving Campaign - We are aiming to raise $18,250 ($50/member on Meetup as of Nov. 5) to support our growth. We've never officially asked before, and we're only planning on officially asking one time! Donate here!
Become a Charter Contributing Member. 100 spots only! Free entry to January Walker Deibel event in January, included.
Wondering if this group is for you?
➡️ Are you an entrepreneur interested in acquiring and running a profitable business?
➡️ Are you an SMB owner looking to scale or sell?
➡️ Do you have expertise on the legal, financial, operational, or transaction side?
➡️ Are you just starting your journey and looking to learn from others?
All are welcome. Join us to discuss all things ETA, share past experiences, and connect with like-minded individuals. This meetup is the perfect platform to network, gain valuable insights, and build lasting relationships in Charlotte's entrepreneurial ecosystem.
As our group has grown, we're excited to begin to host panels, speakers, and more in addition to the networking.
Our Mission: To empower, educate, and promote the entrepreneurial ecosystem for the Charlotte of tomorrow through casual networking, high-quality programming, and practical member education.
*And of course, a huge shout out / hat tip to the Meetup OGs Rand Larsen (@RandBusiness) and Adam Markley (@AdamMarkleySMB) for the inspiration and playbooks to start, nurture, and support this community. There's always a 🍺 for both of you at our meetup, gents!
Upcoming events
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The Charlotte ETA Group x Ryan Williams of DivvyShares
Noble Smoke, 2216 Freedom Drive, Charlotte, NC, USThe Charlotte ETA Group is fired up to welcome Ryan Williams, COO and Co-Founder at DivvyShares, for:
"The Operations Ninja's Playbook for Searchers and Operators"Most searchers obsess over the deal.
The LOI. The QofE. The close.
Then day one hits and the real work begins.
Ryan Williams has spent 25+ years in the operator's seat. He built a multi-million dollar construction company from the ground up, managed a $500M real estate portfolio, and now as COO and Co-Founder of DivvyShares, he is building a holding company that buys small businesses from retiring owners and transitions them to employee ownership over time.
In other words, he has lived every side of this.Founder. Operator. Buyer. Builder of a portfolio.
In this session, Ryan will share the hard-won operating playbook he has developed across decades and multiple companies. What actually moves the needle in your first 90 days. How to read a team you just inherited. What to change immediately and what to leave alone. How small operating habits compound into real returns over years.
He will also share what he has learned building DivvyShares as a programmatic acquirer.
You will leave with a clearer view of what separates searchers who buy a job from operators who build real value.
📆 The Charlotte ETA Meetup is held on the first Wednesday of every month. This is suited for those new to Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition or seasoned investors.
We discuss people's past experiences in acquisitions, startups, and the corporate world across various industries.
💪 Collectively, the search community is a powerful one. Both the process of looking for a business and operating one post-acquisition can be an incredibly challenging road.
🤝 Networking, then a discussion with Ryan, followed by more networking.
Small Business. Acquisitions. And Entrepreneurship.8 attendees
Past events
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