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Who We Are

DealBuff helps acquisition entrepreneurs source off-market deals.

DealBuff is built by searchers and entrepreneurs who have actually bought businesses. Not advisors watching from the sidelines. The company was founded by Christi Loucks.

We run targeted, human outreach campaigns that put buyers in front of business owners who are ready to have a conversation. Our philosophy: off-market sourcing is a timing discipline, not a tactic. The owner you email in month 2 may respond in month 8.

1,000s
Owners Engaged
50%
Interest Rate
$75M+
Businesses Teed Up
80+
Industries Covered

The Framework

Scan. Build. Manage.

Three disciplines that work together. Not a funnel. A system.

01

Scan

Maintain awareness of the market. Identify the right owner profiles. Know who is out there before you reach out.

02

Build

Start respectful conversations. Position yourself as a credible, long-term buyer. Earn the right to be remembered.

03

Manage

Track timing signals. Follow up without eroding trust. Re-engage naturally when owners are ready.

Services & Pricing

Four ways to build your pipeline.

Search-as-a-Service

$2,000+ / month

We run your entire outreach operation. Full campaign setup and execution.

  • Dedicated sending domains and inboxes
  • Custom contact lists built to your buy box
  • Email, LinkedIn, direct mail, phone campaigns
  • All outreach copy written by DealBuff
  • Biweekly strategy syncs and reporting
  • 4-month minimum commitment

DIY Guide

$499 one-time

The complete 17-chapter proprietary sourcing system.

  • 17-chapter playbook with real campaign data
  • Outreach templates (5 tested variants)
  • AI Deal Analyzer and Deal Tracker
  • Video walkthroughs
  • Owner psychology frameworks
  • Lifetime access, not a subscription

Premium Community

$199 / month

Everything in Free plus tools to move faster.

  • Monthly expert-led webinars
  • Premium deal flow
  • Advanced content library
  • Peer directory
  • Full replay library
  • Month-to-month, cancel anytime

Free Community

Free

The front door to DealBuff. Hosted on Skool.

  • Peer network of active searchers
  • Monthly content drops
  • Curated newsletter

Who We Work With

Built for serious buyers at every stage.

Traditional Search Funds Self-Funded Searchers Independent Sponsors Family Offices Strategic Acquirers Portfolio Teams

Common Questions

What people ask about DealBuff.

What is the minimum commitment for Search-as-a-Service?

4-month minimum. Real conversations start in months 4-6, and first LOIs typically come around months 7-9. The minimum ensures enough runway for the system to work.

Is the DIY Guide a subscription?

No. One-time $499 purchase. Instant access, keep it forever.

What is the difference between Free and Premium community?

Free gives access to the peer network, monthly content drops, and curated newsletter. Premium adds monthly webinars, premium deal flow, advanced content, and the peer directory.

Do you work with search funds and self-funded searchers?

Both. We work with traditional search funds, self-funded searchers, independent sponsors, family offices, and strategic acquirers.

What does the AI Deal Analyzer do?

Upload details about a business and receive a preliminary scorecard. It calculates key metrics, compares to industry benchmarks, flags risks like customer concentration or owner dependency, and generates a summary analysis. It is a screening tool, not a replacement for diligence.