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About SMBMarket
SMBmarket is an education platform and deal-sourcing community built for the next generation of small business buyers. We help aspiring entrepreneurs find, evaluate, and acquire profitable businesses with confidence — turning the dream of business ownership into a structured, repeatable process.Founded by operators who have actually bought, built, and sold businesses, SMBmarket combines hands-on coaching, a curated marketplace of off-market deals, financial tools like our Deal Pipeline CRM and AI Deal Coach, and a thriving community of buyers, sellers, brokers, and lenders. Whether you're searching for your first acquisition or scaling a portfolio, our members get the playbooks, mentorship, and resources that used to be reserved for institutional buyers — at a fraction of the cost.We believe small business ownership is one of the most powerful wealth-building paths in America, and our mission is to make it accessible to anyone serious about pursuing it. From first conversations to closing day, SMBmarket is the platform that gets you there faster, smarter, and with better deals in your pipeline.
SMBMarket (smbmarket.com) has 24 customer reviews on Folks Told, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5.
Josh has been great to work with throughout the acquisition process. Extremely knowledgeable, responsive, and practical. He’s done a great job helping me think through deals objectively while navigating lenders, diligence, and structure. More importantly, he’s honest and easy to work with. I’d absolutely recommend Josh and SMBmarket to anyone serious about buying a business.
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Jeremy R.
The Deal Flow Tool You Need
As a serious SMB acquisition searcher, deal flow is everything — and SMBMarket has become one of my most-used tools in the stack. The aggregation across multiple listing sources saves me hours every week, and the filtering is solid enough to actually surface deals worth looking at.
What I appreciate most is that it cuts through the noise. Instead of bouncing between BizBuySell, Bizquest, and a dozen broker sites, I can screen by industry, revenue, and geography in one place. For anyone running a disciplined acquisition thesis, that efficiency matters.
If you’re a search fund operator, independent sponsor, or first-time acquirer trying to build a real pipeline — not just browse listings — SMBMarket is worth every dollar of the subscription. Highly recommend.
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David H.
Excellent Resource for Serious SMB Buyers!
I’ve been using SMBMarket.com for the past 6 months, and it has been an incredibly useful aggregator for SMB acquisition opportunities. Instead of searching across countless different websites, SMB Market brings listings together into one easy-to-use platform, which has saved me a huge amount of time. The interface is clean, the filtering tools are effective, and it makes tracking opportunities much more efficient. If you’re actively looking at small business acquisitions, this is a great resource to have in your toolkit!
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Rakiya S.
I highly recommend SMBmarket
I highly recommend SMBmarket, and specifically Josh Wilson, co-founder of SMBmarket. His guidance throughout my business acquisition journey has been truly invaluable.
From the very beginning, Josh provided a clear and structured framework for how to successfully acquire a business. He walked me step-by-step through the entire process, ensuring I understood not only what needed to be done, but also why each step mattered and what mistakes to avoid.
Josh went far beyond simply providing education. He connected me with trusted professionals for every stage of the acquisition process, including due diligence teams, CPAs, ROBs specialists, SBA lenders, and other key advisors. Having access to such a strong network saved me an incredible amount of time and gave me confidence that I was making informed, strategic decisions throughout the process.
What truly sets Josh apart is his accessibility and commitment to personalized support. Whenever I reached out with questions, concerns, or requests to review potential deals, he consistently responded the same day with thoughtful, practical guidance. If a topic required deeper expertise, he immediately connected me with the right person to help.
One of the most impactful moments during my acquisition journey came when Josh provided additional insight into a business opportunity I was seriously considering. His experience and perspective helped me identify risks I had overlooked and ultimately avoid moving forward with a decision that would not have been in my best interest. That level of honesty, expertise, and genuine investment in his clients’ success is rare.
Josh is not only highly knowledgeable about business acquisitions, but he is also deeply committed to helping people make smart, confident decisions. If you are serious about acquiring a business and want a mentor who provides education, strategy, trusted connections, and real 1:1 support, I strongly recommend working with Josh and the SMBmarket team.
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Christopher M.
Excellent Resource for Finding Business Opportunities
I've been using this platform for the past few months to explore business acquisition opportunities, and I couldn't be more impressed. The site does an outstanding job aggregating listings from multiple sources, making it so much easier to compare opportunities side-by-side without having to visit dozens of different websites.
What really sets this service apart, though, is Josh and his weekly calls. The training and education he provides have been invaluable in helping me understand what to look for in a business, how to evaluate opportunities, and avoid common pitfalls. He offers practical, personalized guidance that's directly applicable to real searches.
The weekly calls create a sense of community among people going through the same journey, and Josh is always generous with his time and expertise. He breaks down complex topics like due diligence, financing structures, and negotiation strategies in a way that's easy to understand, even for someone new to acquisitions.
The cost is $49/mo and if you're serious about buying a business and want both a comprehensive database of opportunities AND expert mentorship to guide you through the process, I highly recommend this platform. It's been worth every penny.
JT
Josh T.
Best Search Platform I've Found
They are a fantastic aggregate of businesses for sale. The built in calculator and quick deal info that comes with every listing is better than any other search platform I've come across. The Education HUB is really helpful for anybody new that wants to really dive into the process and the founder Josh Wilson is incredibly helpful. Highly recommend!
Reply from SMBMarketMay 13, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with SMBmarket! Reviews like yours mean the world to our small team and help other aspiring acquirers find us.
We built SMBmarket to be the resource we wish we'd had when we started buying businesses — so hearing that it's making a real difference in your journey is exactly why we do this.
If there's ever anything we can do better, or a feature you'd love to see, just reply to any of our emails. We read everything.
Here's to your next deal!
The SMBmarket Team
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Lindsay C.
Value packed
Very user-friendly and allows me to filter for my ideal businesses without having to travel to numerous sites to see what’s on the market. The weekly calls they offer are value packed, making the subscription worth well above its price point. Not just a tool, but a community that offers strong thought leadership in this journey. I began using this tool mid 2025.
Reply from SMBMarketMay 13, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with SMBmarket! Reviews like yours mean the world to our small team and help other aspiring acquirers find us.
We built SMBmarket to be the resource we wish we'd had when we started buying businesses — so hearing that it's making a real difference in your journey is exactly why we do this.
If there's ever anything we can do better, or a feature you'd love to see, just reply to any of our emails. We read everything.
Here's to your next deal!
The SMBmarket Team
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Lauren P.
Worth the Money Spent!
Josh is a natural teacher and really cares about helping others be successful. He goes above and beyond and is very approachable. The time saved on the business acquisition learning curve and the aggregation of so many sites are well worth the money spent. In addition, the site is continuing to grow and improve with more value being added. Give it a try!
Reply from SMBMarketMay 13, 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with SMBmarket! Reviews like yours mean the world to our small team and help other aspiring acquirers find us.
We built SMBmarket to be the resource we wish we'd had when we started buying businesses — so hearing that it's making a real difference in your journey is exactly why we do this.
If there's ever anything we can do better, or a feature you'd love to see, just reply to any of our emails. We read everything.
Here's to your next deal!
The SMBmarket Team