How to Find a Good Business to Buy

How do you find a good business to buy? BYU professor Reid Tileston, who teaches entrepreneurship through acquisition, says first-time buyers find deals through intermediaries, Meta ads and LinkedIn outreach. One of his students sent 1,714 LinkedIn messages to business owners before finding their deal. M&A attorney Anthony Panek got his idea on his daily commute, driving past a Big O Tires whose parking lot was always full. Then one came up for sale in Vernal. No one right way, Reid says. The key is a clear story about why this particular business makes sense for you. From the "Buy a Business" panel at the Utah Small Business Summit & Expo, October 14, 2026. Full panel:    • Buying a Business vs. Starting One | Live ...   Want to buy a business? Join the monthly ETA meeting at iHub in Provo: ihubutah.org/events-calendar