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Ben Kelly Profile picture
@benkellyone
Jun 7, 2023 • 12 tweets • 4 min read • Read on X
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8 acquisition addicts who built their wealth with business:

1) Shaquille O'Neal.

Shaq has gained ownership in several businesses (Lyft, Icy Hot, Gold Bond, Forever 21, Reebok, and more). Image
2) Ryan Reynolds.

Ryan is known for investing in Aviation American Gin and launching his own marketing agency, Maximum Effort. Image
3) Warren Buffett.

Uncle Warren is the chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, known for numerous acquisitions in various industries. Image
4) Mark Wahlberg.

Mark Wahlberg acquired a car dealership and is the face of F45 (fitness training business) while investing in multiple restaurants and production companies. Image
5) Elon Musk.

Elon is trailblazing the renewable energy space by acquiring SolarCity and many other entrepreneurial ventures (Tesla, SpaceX, The Boring Company, X Corp.). Image
6) Mark Zuckerberg.

The co-founder and CEO of Facebook, acquired Instagram and WhatsApp, among other companies in the virtual reality space. Image
7) Alex Hormozi.

Alex started a business called "Acquisition(dot)com" which seeks out high-performing businesses that are looking to scale. Image
8) Mark Cuban.

Mark the Shark is famous for selling his company before the dotcom bubble and acquired a majority stake in the Dallas Mavericks. Image
BONUS: Ben Kelly (Me)

I've acquired 5+ businesses that do ~$5,000,000 in annual revenue.

And now?

I give back by teaching...
Do you see what's happening here?

Business acquisition is everywhere.

And if you're looking to grow your wealth, I can help you buy the business of your dreams.

Let's chat.
Thanks for reading!

If you learned something:

1. Follow me @benkellyone
2. DM me "Biz" if you want to build wealth by purchasing profitable businesses.
If you are ready to:

-Buy a Business
-Systematize your Operations
-Scale your Wealth

Then book a time to chat here:
calendly.com/aquisitionacea…

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Ben Kelly Profile picture
Jan 7
If I wanted to get rich in 2026...

I wouldn't buy gold.
I wouldn't buy silver.
I wouldn't buy Bitcoin.

I'd buy a boring, everyday business.

Here's the 10-step process that pays me $850k/year
Step 1: Market Research.

Start your search with SMBmarket(.com).

You'll see terms like:

• Price (how much it is)
• Revenue (incoming cash)
• Cashflow (profit - expenses)

Adjust the filters to your liking.
Step 2: Discover Your Type.

There are 1,000s of businesses to choose from.

Ask yourself:

• What businesses do I visit often?
• Which industries do I like?
• What has longevity?

And you aren't limited to one type either.
Read 13 tweets
Ben Kelly Profile picture
Dec 30, 2025
I grew my business portfolio to $850,000 in 2025.

If I had to start over from 0 & wanted to do it again in 2026…

Here’s exactly what I’d do: Image
Step 1: Pick my industry.

I'd focus on niches people always need:

• Financial services
• ATM or Vending routes
• Service-based businesses

These survive recessions because they solve real problems.
Step 2: Build my target list.

I'd go to SMBmarket(.com) and filter for:

• $500k-$1M asking price
• $100k+ yearly cash flow
• 5+ years in business

Then I'd list 20-30 businesses that fit.
Read 14 tweets
Ben Kelly Profile picture
Dec 3, 2025
If I were making $75k+ & wanted to quit my job...

I wouldn't add more to my 401(k).
I wouldn't start a side hustle.
I wouldn't do real estate.

I'd study creative financing for 1 hr/day.

Here's the ONE thing I'm confident will set you financially free (if you follow these 6 steps):
Step 1: Find a business that's already profitable.

I use SMBmarket(.)com to search for businesses with:

• 5+ years of operation
• $500k-$1M asking price
• $10k+ monthly cash flow
• Ideally owned by a retiring Boomer
Step 2: Speak with the owner.

Once you find a business you like…

Talk to the owner.

Ask why they're selling and request their financial statements for the last 3 years (tax returns, profit & loss).
Read 9 tweets
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Nov 21, 2025
You don’t need $1M in the bank to buy a business.

You can find a Boomer who’s retiring, buy their business without spending a dime, and take the profits.

Here’s how:
First things first.

You can’t just buy any old business.

Try to look for something that’s recession-resistant and won’t be replaced by AI.

A few timeless businesses:

• Laundromats
• Parking Lots
• ATM Routes
You can use SMBmarket(.com) to find deals.

1. Search for your city
2. Look for $1M+ businesses
3. Minimum $100k/year cash flow

Also, call companies on Google Maps to find off-market deals (speak to the owner).
Read 12 tweets
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Nov 11, 2025
Why would you start a business from scratch in 2025?

• My Accounting Firm pays me $5k/month
• I bought 2 trucks making $5k/month
• My SaaS pays me $10k/month

The craziest part?

I’ve acquired 7 businesses in total.

Here's how you can do the same (with little to $0 down): Image
The first thing I would do is go to SMBmarket(.com)

It has 1,000s of listings for owners who are looking to sell their small businesses.

It’s your best friend for the next few months.
Search for a business making $10K+/mo in cash flow & has been profitable for >5 years.

SMBmarket(.)com → Search: Your Area / Service Businesses → Price filter = $500k to $1M → More Filters → Cashflow = Min. $10k.

You’ll now see listings near you.
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Nov 5, 2025
If I had to put my entire net worth in ONE investment…

It wouldn’t be Tesla stock.
It wouldn’t be Bitcoin miners.
It wouldn’t be rental properties.

I’d buy exactly what my clients at JP Morgan did.

I’ll expose it for you:
As soon as I started at JP Morgan…

It became painfully obvious:

The wealthy weren't just buying stocks or real estate, they were buying cash-flowing businesses.

So, I set out to do the same:
Step 1: Target retiring boomers.

10,000 Baby Boomers retire every day, & most have no one to hand their business to.

Find owners who:

• Are 60-70 years old
• Have profitable businesses
• Want to retire in 12-24 months
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