Boston
April 30-May 1, 2026
Boston M&A Bootcamp
Two-day intensive on creative deal structures, financing options, and closing your first acquisition.
Date
April 30-May 1, 2026
Location
Boston
Investment
$3500
Seats
20 Remaining
Who This Lab Is For
Agency owners who are serious about making their first acquisition
Currently evaluating a deal and need expert guidance
Want to learn creative structures that minimize upfront cash
Looking to understand SBA financing, seller notes, and earn-outs
Need a proven framework to close deals with confidence
Ready to take action (not just learn theory)
What You'll Learn
Deal Sourcing Systems
Build a repeatable pipeline to surface quality acquisition targets in your market.
Financial Analysis
Perform rapid diligence and calculate what an agency is actually worth.
Creative Structures
Design deals with minimal upfront cash using seller financing and earn-outs.
SBA Financing
Navigate the SBA 7(a) loan process to fund acquisitions with leverage.
Negotiation Tactics
Win deals without overpaying by structuring win-win terms for both sides.
Closing Essentials
Understand LOIs, purchase agreements, and the legal closing process.
Lab Day Agenda
Day 1 – Thursday, April 30
- 9:00 AM
Welcome & Introductions
Meet the group, share your M&A goals
- 9:30 AM
The M&A Mindset
Why buying beats building, common myths debunked
- 10:30 AM
Building Your Target Profile
Workshop: define your ideal acquisition
- 12:00 PM
Lunch Break
Networking with fellow agency owners
- 1:00 PM
Deal Flow Machine
How to source quality deals consistently
- 2:30 PM
Financial Analysis Deep Dive
Valuation models, red flags, what to pay
- 4:30 PM
Live Deal Review
Group analysis of a real acquisition target
- 5:00 PM
Day 1 Wrap & Networking
Day 2 – Friday, May 1
- 9:00 AM
Day 2 Kickoff
Recap Day 1, set intentions for closing deals
- 9:30 AM
Creative Deal Structures
Minimize cash, maximize control
- 11:00 AM
SBA Financing Masterclass
Step-by-step guide to SBA 7(a) loans
- 12:30 PM
Lunch Break
Continued networking
- 1:30 PM
Negotiation & Term Sheets
Winning deals without overpaying
- 3:00 PM
Legal & Closing Process
LOIs, APAs, and what to expect
- 4:30 PM
Your 90-Day Action Plan
Build your personalized acquisition roadmap
- 5:30 PM
Final Q&A & Commitments
Closing circle, accountability commitments
What You'll Leave With
Complete M&A framework and deal structure playbook
Financial models and valuation templates
SBA loan application checklist and guide
Sample LOI and term sheet templates
Your personalized 90-day acquisition action plan
60-day access to Agency M&A Community
Direct access to Peter for 1:1 30 min call post event
Your M&A Instructor
Peter Lang
Founder, Digital Agency Business
Peter founded DAB to teach other agency owners the M&A playbook he wished he'd had from day one.
His mission: demystify agency M&A and make it accessible to ambitious operators at every stage.
What Past Event Attendees Say
"I've done acquisitions, invested in searchers, raised a fund, etc., but this was the most valuable single-day professional development experience on M&A I've ever had.
Most people share 101-level stuff; Peter was selective in who he had in the room, allowing him to go straight into 202 and 303-level advanced material. Check out his stuff, he's the real deal." — Grant Hensel, Founder, Nonprofit Megaphone
Most people share 101-level stuff; Peter was selective in who he had in the room, allowing him to go straight into 202 and 303-level advanced material. Check out his stuff, he's the real deal." — Grant Hensel, Founder, Nonprofit Megaphone
"After attending the lab and receiving a playbook, I feel very differently. It was a mindset shift I had to go through, moving from operator to owner. After talking to people like James Kwon, Tristan Pelligrino, Mark Homer, Corey Quinn, and many other very honest and open people in the room, they've changed my mind that growing through M&A's is an excellent way to: Bolt on talent, revenue, diversity in products, and more security and opportunities for my team. Great event! Worth every penny."
— Matthew Hunt, Founder of Demandii.com
"Peter is an unbelievable individual and is in the top 3% of the smartest people I have ever met. He's incredibly skilled in the category of M&A for agencies and service-based businesses. An incredible benefit of being a part of this community is the incredible brain trust that's formed from really smart people around the table. Peter attracts really smart, amazing people who are running agencies and doing acquisitions. It's absolutely not as competitive as trying to sell agency services. We're talking about strategies and deal flow together."
— James Kwon, Founder and CEO of Figment's Digital Creative
"I came in working on active deals and left with nonstop insights on structuring them for a better outcome. The sourcing framework alone changed my pace—I can now go outbound and get the right owners to raise their hand. This Lab expanded my thinking: one deal a year is too small. I’m targeting one per quarter and I can see the path to get there.”
— Kevin Wilke, Founder of Proven Marketing Solutions
Venue & Logistics
The Venue
TBA
Getting There
Frequently Asked Questions
What's included in the $3500 investment?
Full two-day event, catered meals, all templates and frameworks, 30 days of post-event advisor access, and lifetime access to the DAB Deal Flow network.
Do I need prior M&A experience?
No. The lab is designed for first-time buyers. We start with fundamentals and build to advanced tactics.
Can I bring a business partner?
Yes, second seat 50 % off.
What if something comes up and I can’t attend?
Up to April 15, you may transfer your seat to another qualified founder or roll your tuition to a future intensive at no additional cost. Because the room is capped, no cash refunds are available after purchase.
How small is the group?
We cap attendance at 20 people to ensure everyone gets personalized attention and time for Q&A.
Investment
$3500
Two full days of intensive training
All meals and materials included
Templates, models, and frameworks
60-Day Access to Agency M&A Community
1:1 30 min call with Peter post event
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