Frequently Asked Questions

  • Full-time. I left my corporate career to pursue this as my primary focus. Finding the right business to acquire and operate is what I do every day. When I respond to your deal, I have the time and bandwidth to move it forward quickly.

  • My background is operational, not financial. I've scaled teams, built systems, reduced costs, and driven cross-functional change in manufacturing, cybersecurity, and technology environments. I earned my MBA specifically to develop the financial and deal-structuring skills that complement my operational experience. I bring both rigor and hands-on capability to every acquisition I evaluate.

  • I focus on manufacturing, industrial distribution, B2B professional services, and niche businesses. I look for companies that are profitable, established (8+ years in operation), and that have an owner ready to transition due to retirement or life circumstances — not businesses in distress.

  • I target businesses with an enterprise value of $2M–$7M and a minimum EBITDA of $500K. I'm SBA pre-qualified within this range and have equity investor support in place.

  • Yes. I'm planning to be the hands-on operator post-acquisition. If a business requires an active owner to run, that's exactly the role I intend to step into. Owner-dependency is not a disqualifier for me.

  • Yes. I'm SBA pre-qualified through Pioneer Capital Advisory. A pre-qualification letter is available upon request. I also have an equity investor, Brad Jerris, with 25+ years of executive experience in industrial distribution and gear manufacturing, participating in the deal.

  • A clean, professional experience. I communicate clearly, respond promptly, and don't waste time on deals that aren't a fit. If your listing meets my criteria, I'll tell you quickly. If it doesn't, I'll tell you that too, no stringing along. I sign NDAs quickly, submit IOIs on time, and arrive for calls prepared.

  • Yes. If you're a business owner considering a sale and would prefer a direct conversation before engaging a broker, I'm happy to talk. All conversations are confidential.

  • Employee retention is a top priority for me. Your team is the backbone of your business, and continuity matters for both operations and the people who've helped build what you have. I intend to keep the team in place and invest in their growth.

  • Yes. I'm not here to dismantle or rebrand your business. I'm here to continue what you've built, protect its culture, and grow it responsibly. If you've spent 20 years building a reputation with your customers and your community, that reputation is an asset I intend to preserve.

  • Absolutely. I'm open to seller financing as part of a creative deal structure and view it as a sign of a seller's confidence in the business. It also aligns our interests. I'm happy to discuss this early in the process, not as an afterthought.

  • With complete seriousness. I sign NDAs within 24 hours. I do not share deal information with third parties without authorization. I understand that your employees, customers, and suppliers don't need to know about a potential sale, and I operate accordingly.