{"type":"video","version":"1.0","html":"<iframe src=\"https://www.loom.com/embed/a3e4cf85f61445f2bd27a0db604aee77\" frameborder=\"0\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1440\" webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen allowfullscreen></iframe>","height":1440,"width":1920,"provider_name":"Loom","provider_url":"https://www.loom.com","thumbnail_height":1440,"thumbnail_width":1920,"thumbnail_url":"https://cdn.loom.com/sessions/thumbnails/a3e4cf85f61445f2bd27a0db604aee77-27e82a0ce1d86bd2.gif","duration":222.9,"title":"“Should I Do This On My Own?” Video","description":"This Loom explains why paying for mentorship or help to buy your first business is often worth it. It argues that trying to figure acquisitions out on your own is a false economy because you save costs but lose months or even years, and you can miss opportunities and cash flow while stuck. It also emphasizes that time is irreplaceable, and that self-directed buyers frequently hit the same walls with deal flow, evaluation, deal structure, diligence, and financing. The creator says acquisition-focused mentorship exists to shorten the learning curve and help buyers make better decisions at each stage."}