The Inner Circle
Work 1‑on‑1 with Ben to buy a business.
acquired by members
What the Inner Circle is
In the Inner Circle, you get the opportunity to take one of just 25× seats and work 1‑on‑1 with Ben to buy a business. Over 6 months, Ben personally coaches you through the whole acquisition process, helping you from the first call to the close.
Who is Ben Kelly?
“I’m Ben Kelly. Six years as an Army intelligence officer, then a private banker at JP Morgan, where I learned real wealth always traces back to ownership. So I went and did it. I bought my first business in 2020, and I own eight today. Everything I’ll ask you to do, I’ve already done myself.”
How my members build generational wealth
To date, members have acquired $330M+ across 200+ businesses, averaging $1.66M a deal. I have bought eight of my own since 2020.
“I literally bought a $2M business for under $30,000.”
“A million a year in cash flow, on my first deal.”
“Called the broker ten times before he took me seriously.”
“~$250K a year, about 10 hours a week. Kept his job.”
“No bank. Under $30K all-in, three managers run it.”
The six months are hands-on and specific. We begin by defining the business that fits your life, your skills, and your capital. We help you source real deals, analyze them together, and structure the financing so you buy mostly with the bank's money. When the right one appears, I am beside you through diligence, negotiation, and the close, until the keys are in your hand.
There are 25 seats a year, and most applications will be declined. When they are filled, this closes. If you are serious about owning a business, apply below.
Ben Kelly
Founder, Acquisition Ace