Acquisition Deep Dive: Legal, Capital & Finance in One Room

Durable Event: Expert Panel on Acquiring a Business

A rare opportunity — three top experts in SMB acquisitions, all in Utah at the same time.

Eric Hsu (Washington), Matthias Smith (Wisconsin), and Chris Barrett (Wisconsin) are rarely in the same room, let alone in Utah. These are the people buyers call when they need legal, capital, and financial expertise to close a deal. They’ve guided searchers, self-funded buyers, and entrepreneurs through acquisitions across industries — and for one afternoon only, they’re here to break it all down.

Four perspectives, one panel, one shot to get in the room:

✅ Legal Pitfalls & Structuring – Eric Hsu, Clear Focus Law
→ Navigating purchase agreements, seller notes, and deal-killer risks.

✅ Capital & Deal Financing – Matthias Smith, Pioneer Capital Advisory
→ SBA loans, seller financing, and creative capital stacks that get deals closed.

✅ Financial Diligence & Taxes – Chris Barrett, Midwest CPA
→ Making sure the numbers check out — before and after you buy.

🔹 On-the-Ground Acquisition & Operating Experience – Chase Murdock, Decada Group / Durable
→ What happens after the deal? Chase and his team have bought, grown, and scaled multiple businesses — he’ll lead the discussion, cutting through theory to what actually works.

We’ll start with happy hour and networking, then move into a facilitated panel discussion — covering what’s working in today’s market, the biggest mistakes buyers make, and how to set yourself up for long-term success.

It’s rare to have all three experts in town at once — don’t miss your chance to get in the room and ask them your toughest questions.

🍸 Happy Hour & Networking
💬 Expert Panel & Q&A

Spots are limited — RSVP now.

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