# No SBA Loan and $75k Out of Pocket

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Podcast: [Acquiring Minds](https://stenobird.com/podcast/acquiring-minds-3909119)
Published: 2026-03-09T07:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://acquiringminds.co/articles/megan-mcgee-guesthouses-darden
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/47ced100/473bb02e.mp3
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## Resource

After Megan McGee pivoted her search fund to a self-funded approach, she bought a business where she wanted to settle. Register for the webinars: From Owner to Owner: Business Transition Lessons - Thu March 12 - https://bit.ly/4ctCJCw Topics in Megan’s interview: Family background in pest control Internship with previous guest Edward McDonnell Starting out in traditional search Investors declined to support a deal she loved Pivoting to self-funded search Deciding not to buy her dad’s business Buying Virginia Guesthouses without an SBA loan Buying from a young seller Managing 75 properties Her profitable first year References and how to contact Megan: LinkedIn Tato Corcoran’s recap episode: How to 4x a Small Manufacturer Edward McDonnell on Acquiring Minds: Taking a Single-City Acquisition Nationwide Matt Orley on Acquiring Minds: Buying for Brand (Then Growing 4x) Guesthouses Get a free review of your books & financial ops from System Six (a $500 value): Book a call with Tim or hello@systemsix.com and mention Acquiring Minds Download the New CEO’s Guide to Human Resources from Aspen HR: From this page or contact jenny@aspenhr.com Get complimentary due diligence on your acquisition's insurance & benefits program: Oberle Risk Strategies - Search Fund Team Connect with Acquiring Minds: See past + future interviews on the YouTube channel Connect with host Will Smith on LinkedIn Follow Will on Twitter Edited by Anton Rohozov Produced by Pam Cameron

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