On the latest episode of the Tee Time Global Podcast, host Daniel Gberbie sits down with Ben Thomason, Professor of Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) at Fuqua School of Business, to explore an alternative path to entrepreneurship.If you’re an MBA student, recent graduate, or professional looking for a smarter way to become a business owner, this episode is for you. Instead of building a business from scratch, ETA allows you to acquire and grow an existing business, giving you a faster, more secure path to entrepreneurship.In this episode, we cover:

• What Entrepreneurship Through Acquisition (ETA) is
• Why ETA is a viable path for MBAs and professionals
• The fundamentals of search, acquisition, and operations
• How to navigate the journey from searcher to business ownerWhether you’re exploring post-MBA career options or an alternative route to entrepreneurship, this conversation provides actionable insights and a fresh perspective on owning a business.