Eric Hsu

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I help people buy businesses: for entrepreneurship, wealth, & freedom.

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I'm Eric.

Deal Coach. M&A Lawyer. Digital Creator.

Freedom through Acquisition is my life’s passion.

Here’s why. I’m a (digital) solopreneur but haven’t always been one. For most of my life, I was chained to a desk, trapped in what many affectionately call “corporate drudgery.” I was paid just enough to crush my dreams. I was there because I believed in the good school-> good grades-> good job-> good life lie that all of us are told.

It’s an even bigger lie when you have the DNA of an entrepreneur. So I quietly built a side-hustle. And when it was big enough, I said goodbye to W2 life for good and made Clear Focus Law my main hustle. I’ve never felt more free (or been more busy).

As an M&A lawyer, I decided to focus exclusively on helping entrepreneurs buy businesses. Almost all of my clients are in the same boat I was in: trapped in corporate life and hating it. Is this you?

I completely identify with your plight and your journey because I took it too. Except I’m absolutely convinced that buying a successful business is a quicker, easier, and less risky path than I took. And that’s why I’m passionate about what I do.

Let’s plot your escape, shall we?

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What my Clients Have Said

Rob Franks
Rob Franks
2023-12-10
Eric and his team are top notch at assisting a buyer using an SBA loan or any type of funding in navigating the complex and perilous process of purchasing a business. He helped me with an LOI, Legal Due Diligence Purchase Agreemant, and negotation with seller attorneys. With deep experience in SBA transactions he brings value to every important decision and inevitable obstacle and complication on the long road from offer to close. I valued his patience, thoroughness and persistent follow-through in even the stickiest situation. His pricing model was simple and straight forward. His communication and responsiveness was prompt and clear. I highly recommend Eric to any searcher looking to consummate a transaction.
Matthias Smith
Matthias Smith
2023-10-07
I work with lots of attorneys and Eric Hsu is in a league of his own. Simply put, he is one of the best attorneys that I work with. He is super responsive, knows the SBA M&A space very well, is very good at helping to resolve issues that come up on deals, and is affordable on a continuum of law firms that work within the small to medium sized business acquisition space. If I was doing a deal myself, Eric Hsu would be who I would engage to help. He had my highest recommendation. For clients that I work with, Eric is always my top recommendation due to the points described above.
Evan Stewart
Evan Stewart
2023-04-06
I wouldn't have closed the deal without Eric. He went above and beyond what you would expect from a typical M&A attorney and really helped guide me through the process. When things were rocky, he was never rattled and helped me refocus on the goal that mattered...closing the deal.
Fady Ebeid
Fady Ebeid
2022-12-12
Eric is an exceptional lawyer and person. He provided great advice through out my deal, helped negotiate issues with the seller, and provided analysis on the risk of each situation. Furthermore, Eric was prompt in his responses and in getting the due diligence and closing docs done in time! Another thing that makes Eric stick out from the rest, is his use of software. Eric utilizes his own portal to store all your documents, invoices and sets up a slack with you to facilitate quick communication. Lastly, Eric’s transparent pricing allowed me to make sure that I know what I was paying for with no surprise fees. I strongly recommend Eric and his services to anyone who is looking for legal counsel.
K Christensen
K Christensen
2022-08-03
Eric, is very quick and professional. If I am ever in need of legal help, he is the first person I contact. Eric guided my wife through the sale of her business and has continued to help her with different filings after the fact. He has helped draft multiped business documents and agreements for my business as well. I suggest Clear Focus Law for all your Business Law needs.
Jereme Rogers
Jereme Rogers
2022-04-07
Eric is a great lawyer and helped me navigate the challenges of buying my first business. He clearly knows what he is doing and is very experienced. I couldn't have asked for more. Thank you Eric!
Mistie Mathieson
Mistie Mathieson
2020-05-15
Eric went above and beyond my expectations from beginning to end, even when the scope of the project changed based on my needs. His communication was excellent, and he was timely with both phone and email conversations. I was very happy with how quickly he produced the finished product. He's detailed oriented and has outstanding professionalism. He was refered by a colleague who praised his services. A job well done Eric, thank you for your kindness and devotion to helping me with my business needs!
Jacques Kvam
Jacques Kvam
2020-01-26
Eric was able to accommodate our busy schedules, meeting with us at early hours and late evenings. He’s also very tech-savvy and gave us several recommendations on services to use for privacy and security. He was very responsive answering questions we had on the documents he drafted up for us, even after payment. I would highly recommend Eric for his knowledge, fair prices, and fast turnaround time.

If you’re looking for freedom

"Freedom to write your own ticket"
"Freedom to author your own story "
"Freedom through acquisition"

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  • 2023
    Unpolished MBA
  • Feb 28, 2023
    Cashflow Tuesday Call
  • 2022
    Trestle Training Platform
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    Acquisition Afficionado
  • May 2023
    Jon Stoddard Top M&A Entrepreneurs
  • 2023
    Search Fund Coalition Office Hours
  • May 18, 2023
    Common Cents Show
  • July 26, 2023
    Acquisition Summit
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