from tools to ownership
learn the skills to become an owner-operator
You’ve mastered your trade. Now it’s time to master ownership. Ownerships 101 is a free course training for tradespeople to learn the basics of buying and running a business—covering finance, management, and deal-making.
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the value of ownership
why become an owner-operator?
income that scales
Instead of trading hours for wages, you take home the profits. Many trades businesses net 15–25% margins after expenses.
leverage your existing skills

Trades are booming, and demand is outpacing supply. With your hands-on experience, you’re best positioned to capture the opportunity—because you already know the work, the customers, and how to deliver.

existing cash flow & assets
Buy a shop that already has contracts, customers, and crews working. From day one, you’re running a profitable business, not starting at zero.
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what will you learn in the course?
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you bring the trade skills,
we bring the business tools.
Our goal is to partner with skilled tradespeople to make the leap into ownership by providng the training, community, and financing support along the way.

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Master SMB ownership through expert-built courses & workshops
Match with real deals and trusted funding partners in one place
step into ownership today

Ready to turn your trade skills into ownership? Enroll in our free course to learn the fundamentals of buying a business and start your path as an owner-operator.

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