— Pre-LOI Hub

Everything you need before you sign an LOI.

Pick what matters to you. Get a 25-word summary. Dive in only if it earns your time.

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Watch how Elliott thinks before you ever pick up the phone.

Education · #1 of 10

QoE 101

The plain-English primer every searcher should read before signing an LOI. Same Quality of Earnings framework Elliott teaches at Harvard Business School.

Education · #2 of 10

FAQ

Straight answers to the questions every buyer asks before LOI. Cost, timing, scope, seller pushback — short, specific, no marketing fluff.

Education · #3 of 10

Teaching at Harvard

Elliott teaches the next generation of search-fund buyers at Harvard Business School. The frameworks, photos, and case studies from inside the classroom.

Proof · #4 of 10

Testimonials

Real buyers, real names, real outcomes — in their own words. The most honest preview of what working with Guardian actually feels like.

Proof · #5 of 10

Success Stories

Deal-by-deal breakdowns of saves, repricings, and walk-aways — with the actual numbers. Concrete examples, not abstract claims.

Tools · #6 of 10

Office Hours

Free 30-minute strategy call. Bring a deal, leave with a plan. No sales pitch — Elliott blocks these slots personally.

Tools · #7 of 10

Resource Library

Articles, videos, and frameworks covering every stage of pre-LOI diligence. Written for buyers, not accountants. Where 25 years of pattern recognition lives.

Tools · #8 of 10

Free Downloads

The actual tools we use on engagements: checklists, templates, scorecards, and the LOI red-flag review. Free. No email gate.

Risks · #9 of 10

War Story Lies

30+ specific items most QoE providers never check. Bring this list to your next QoE call and ask which they actually cover.

Risks · #10 of 10

Lies Other QoEs Miss

Real searchers, real bankruptcies, real numbers. Each case study shows what the QoE missed and what it cost. The patterns are consistent.