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Helping Entrepreneurs
Become
Dealmakers.

Buy, scale, and exit businesses through better thinking and deal structure. Read the Playbook Series. Then let's get to work.

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Rob Richmond
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The Acquisition Playbook
The Acquisition Playbook Series
The foundational reading for the aspiring acquirer
One-to-One Mentoring
Personalised deal coaching from first deal to full portfolio
Acquisition as a Service
Done-for-you deal sourcing, negotiation and close
Rob Richmond in a business setting
7+ yrs
Deal-making experience
About Rob

The Person Who
gets deals closed.

Most advisors teach you what to do. I show you how to actually do it and when needed, I go and do it for you.

I've spent years in the trenches of business acquisition, value creation, and exit strategy. I've structured deals others said couldn't be done, using vendor financing, deferred consideration, and creative structures to help entrepreneurs buy businesses they thought were out of reach.

My work spans board advisory, one-to-one mentoring, and hands-on acquisition execution. Whether you're buying your first business or building a portfolio, I'm the person you want in your corner when it matters.

Business Acquisition Deal Structuring Exit Strategy Vendor Finance Board Advisory Author
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The Acquisition Playbook Series
The foundational reading for the aspiring acquirer
Available now on Amazon KDP
The Playbook Series

Start Here.
Read These First.

Before you sit with me, before you close your first deal, read The Acquisition Playbook Series. These books give you the frameworks, the language, and the mindset every aspiring acquirer needs.

They're not theory for theory's sake. They're the exact thinking I use when structuring real deals. Your prerequisite before we work together.

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The Acquisition Playbook
The essential condensed guide for first- time acquirers
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The Dealmaker's Playbook
Advanced strategies for serial acquirers building a portfolio
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One-to-One Mentoring

Become a Dealmaker
in Twelve Months.

You've read the Playbook. You understand the theory. Now you need someone who has actually closed deals to walk with you through yours, your first acquisition, your next deal, or the bigger plays ahead.

This is personal, direct, and results-focused. Either you close within the year, or we keep working until you do.

  • Weekly one-to-one strategy calls with Rob
  • Direct WhatsApp access for live deal questions and feedback
  • Complete Acquisition Playbook Series included
  • Access to the founding community as it builds out
  • Deal review, offer structuring and negotiation support
  • You close, or we keep working, that's the commitment
Founding Mentee Programme
Apply for a Spot
Limited to 6 founding mentees. Book a call to discuss whether it's the right fit.

Mentoring is a serious commitment, from both of us. Before discussing anything else, let's have a conversation to make sure it's the right fit for where you are right now.

  • 1
    Book a free discovery call: 30 minutes with Rob to talk through your situation, goals, and where you're stuck.
  • 2
    Rob reviews your fit — not everyone is at the right stage. He'll be straight with you either way.
  • 3
    If it's a match — you'll receive full details on how the programme works, what's included, and next steps.
Founding mentee spots: Only 6 available at the introductory rate. Once filled, the programme moves to standard pricing.
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The Path

Your Journey from
Reader to Dealmaker.

Here's how most people move through the Dealmaker ecosystem, from first encounter to owning their first acquisition.

1
Read the Playbook

Start with The Acquisition Playbook Series. Get the frameworks, the language, the mindset. Your prerequisite for everything that follows.

2
Book a Discovery Call

A free 30-minute call with Rob. No pitch, no pressure — just an honest conversation about where you are and what you're trying to achieve.

3
Join the Mentoring

If it's a fit, you join as a founding mentee. Weekly calls, WhatsApp access, deal review, all the way until you close your deal.

4
Scale the Portfolio

Want the next deal handled entirely for you? Acquisition as a Service takes care of it, source to close, completely done for you.

What Mentees Say

Real People.
Real Deals.

From first-time buyers to serial acquirers, here's what working with Rob actually looks like.

★★★★★

"I'd read the Playbook and been in two communities. Rob was the first person who made me feel like I could actually close a deal, and then helped me do exactly that within six months."

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James M.
Mentee — first acquisition closed
★★★★★

"The WhatsApp access alone is worth it. Having Rob available when you're mid-negotiation and things get complicated, that's where the real value is. He's been there before."

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Sarah C.
Mentee — bolt-on acquisition
★★★★★

"I came to Rob mid-deal, completely stuck. He restructured the whole offer, introduced vendor financing I hadn't considered, and we completed inside 60 days. Exceptional."

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Richard H.
Mentee — deal rescued and closed
Want It Done for You?
Not ready to do the deal yourself?
We'll do it entirely for you.

Acquisition as a Service is Rob's done-for-you execution brand. We source, negotiate, and close real acquisitions on your behalf — start to finish. A separate service, the same results-first philosophy. No learning curve required.

Visit Acquisition as a Service → Or book a call with Rob first
Stay in the Loop

Bootcamps & Group
Programs Coming Soon.

We're building group training, bootcamps, and intensive workshops. Join the mailing list to be first to know — and we'll ask what format works best for you.

No spam. Updates on new programmes, resources, and when spots open.
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Let's Get
To Work.

Book a free discovery call, enquire about a mentoring spot, or just reach out to talk through what you're working on. First conversation is always free.

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