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In fall 2025, ownership did something no broker would recommend: they slashed their own rents to test demand. 5x10 units dropped from $123 to $60, and 10x8 containers from $171 to $89. The discounted units filled to essentially zero vacancy, and those experiment-level rents are still sitting in today's income statement, suppressing today's numbers and today's price. 234 units (190 storage, 32 containers, 12 parking) on 3.07 acres, occupancy sits at 82% today versus a roughly 95% historic norm.
A rare chance to buy suppressed income in a supply-constrained San Diego County market. The seller already ran the demand experiment, the buyer's diligence job is confirming the rent roll and collecting the normalization. Offers are due August 10, 2026, and that is a real date, not a marketing one.
Confidentiality: full offering package available upon NDA.
Every media buyer wakes up to the same enemy: the blank canvas. This platform sells the answer on subscription, a library of proven ad templates plus an in-app request engine where subscribers ask for what they need, a trained design team builds it, QA reviews it, and it goes live for everyone on the platform. Founder-light with documented SOPs.
A machine deal, not a margin deal. 2025 was the scale-up year and the P&L shows what growth costs. The buyer who wins here is the one who can feed distribution into a subscription machine somebody else already paid to build.
Confidentiality: financials available upon NDA.
July 26, 2024: Trinidad and Tobago's national team walked the Paris Olympic Opening Ceremony in uniforms designed by this maison. Steel-pan buttons, coral-snake palette, only fifty of each piece made. A decade of building sits behind that moment, and now the door is open two ways: a full acquisition, or an investment alongside the founder and creative director, who is looking to stay on board and scale the brand with the right partner.
A brand play with two doors in: buy the maison outright, or invest and scale it with the founder still leading design. Either way, you are not replacing the creative engine, you are funding it. The flagship, the entities, the Olympic story, and the fashion week calendar are already in place for the scale phase.
Confidentiality: financials, deal structure, and the flagship address available upon NDA.
Original US patent drawings, hand-painted in period watercolor, printed on archival paper, framed in oak, and shipped from Kentucky. Gifters buy them for husbands and sons, collectors decorate offices with them, museums stock them in gift shops, and interior designers spec them for corporate projects.
A profitable, differentiated DTC art brand with seven-figure revenue, an American production base, and a documented cost savings the seller already negotiated but will not be the one to collect. Ideal for a buyer with paid media or marketplace experience who can diversify acquisition beyond Meta.
Confidentiality: financials available upon NDA.
A cash-pay clinic in one of the fastest-growing metros in the country, with a margin profile that speaks for itself and an owner ready to transition. Financial documentation is being prepared now, so early buyers get first look.
Confidentiality: financials available upon NDA.
A single-operator niche business where the waiting list is the proof of demand. The buyer who adds two or three technicians inherits growth the current owner is deliberately leaving on the table. Retirement sale on a 6 to 12 month timeline.
Confidentiality: financials available upon NDA.
A rare chance to acquire a scaled, cash-flowing healthcare platform, valued at 5.0x SDE with real estate, equipment, and receivables layered on top. Owners are retiring and committed to a smooth transition.
Confidentiality: financials available upon NDA.
A rare off-market opportunity to own a viral brand with cultural weight and proven cash flow. With a documented infrastructure, hyper-loyal fanbase, and a pipeline of celebrity support, this business is poised for scale in both online and retail verticals. Ideal for a buyer with eCom, apparel, or brand management experience looking to step into a fast-growing business with massive upside.
Confidentiality: financials available upon NDA.
Robert founded his precision CNC machining company in Huntsville, Alabama in 1996. A former aerospace engineer, he started in a 2,000 sq ft leased space producing prototype parts for local defense contractors. Over nearly three decades, he built a 25,000 sq ft owned facility, a fleet of modern 5-axis CNC machines, and a team of 15 highly skilled machinists and programmers. The company earned its AS9100 aerospace quality certification and built sticky, long-term relationships with tier-1 defense prime contractors. At 68, Robert is ready to retire. He has no internal succession plan and is looking for a buyer who will protect his workforce and continue the technical legacy he has built.
Not a fit for a first-time buyer with no technical background. The ideal buyer is a mid-career engineering or operations executive, a search fund operator with manufacturing experience, or a small private equity sponsor looking for a platform or add-on acquisition in advanced manufacturing.
| Gross Revenue | $9,200,000 |
| Cost of Goods Sold (Material, Direct Labor) | $5,060,000 |
| Gross Profit | $4,140,000 |
| Operating Expenses (Including Owner Comp) | $2,530,000 |
| EBITDA | $1,610,000 |
| Add-backs (Owner Salary, Excess Benefits, One-Time Legal) | $240,000 |
| Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) | $1,850,000 |
Illustrative financials based on industry benchmarks. Modeled for educational purposes.
| Purchase Price | $7,500,000 |
| SBA 7(a) Loan (67%) | $5,000,000 |
| Seller Note, subordinated, 5yr (20%) | $1,500,000 |
| Buyer Equity / Down Payment (13%) | $1,000,000 |
| Annual Debt Service | $820,000 |
| DSCR | 2.25x |
A DSCR of 2.25x means the business generates $2.25 for every $1.00 owed in debt service, well above the SBA minimum threshold of 1.25x.
Robert has committed to a 6–12 month transition. Relationships are institutional, not personal.
Top 3 clients represent 52% of revenue. All are tier-1 primes with long-standing contracts.
The 15-person team is tenured (avg. 9 years). Competitive wages and shop culture reduce turnover risk.
We reviewed the trailing 3 years of tax returns. The $1.85M SDE is accurate, supportable, and consistently demonstrated.
AS9100 certification confirmed active and in good standing with the registrar. No lapse, no pending audits.
Robert has agreed in principle to a 6–12 month transition, documented in the seller's letter of intent to cooperate.
Continental members receive the full CIM, financial package, and a direct introduction to the seller's representative.
This listing is active. Continental members get priority access before it reaches the broader market.
Hire a dedicated technical sales engineer to target secondary aerospace markets and medical device manufacturers.
The existing ERP system is installed but underutilized. Full implementation improves quoting speed and job costing accuracy.
The machines are idle 16 hours per day. A second shift requires only incremental labor cost, zero new equipment.
| Revenue | $9,200,000 → $14,000,000 |
| SDE | $1,850,000 → $2,800,000 |
| Estimated Valuation (Year 3 Target) | $7,500,000 → $11,000,000 |
Projections are illustrative, based on industry benchmarks for operational improvement in precision manufacturing businesses.
The bottom line: a $7.5M business with a clear path to $11M+ in enterprise value. AS9100 certification is a years-long barrier to entry the buyer inherits on day one, the customer base is sticky, the workforce is tenured, and the largest growth lever, a second shift, requires no additional CapEx.
Confidentiality: full offering package, including CIM and financials, available upon NDA.
A fully operational, licensed auto dismantler and parts operation, in business over 30 years. The facility spans a 24,000 sq ft lot with capacity for 150 vehicles and 6 container parts warehouses. The sale includes three highly coveted, difficult-to-obtain licenses, a Junkyard License, a Used Car Dealer License (5 plates), and a Motor Vehicle Financing License, plus a long-term secured lease through 2033 with a 10-year option and a purchase option.
| Annual Gross Revenue | $1,187,867 |
| Total Annual Expenses (excl. owner comp) | $724,181 |
| Total Annual Net (EBITDA) | $463,686 |
~39% margin. Top expenses: payroll $280,800 (23.6% of revenue), inventory acquisition $260,000 (21.9%), yard lease $91,200/yr (7.7%), utilities & insurance $42,100 (3.5%).
A highly defensive, cash-flowing industrial asset. Auto dismantling is essential and counter-cyclical, demand for used parts increases when the economy tightens. Best-fit buyers: existing auto recyclers expanding their footprint, industrial operators seeking a high-margin asset-backed business, or automotive entrepreneurs who understand the value of the licenses and e-commerce model.
Confidentiality: full financial package available upon NDA.
A highly profitable, 30-year-old dry cleaning operation achieving a 37.0% cash flow margin, driven by a recently secured 10-year lease at just $2,971/month (5.2% of revenue) and a loyal, 12-person staff averaging 15 to 20+ years of tenure. Currently owned by two active partners pursuing retirement, each working roughly 10 days per month, who are committed to a smooth transition.
| Gross Revenue | $675,000 |
| Payroll (12 staff) | $295,562 |
| Rent ($2,971/mo) | $35,653 |
| Adjusted Cash Flow (SDE) | $250,000 |
37.0% margin. Comparable Nassau/Queens dry cleaners trade at 2.45x–2.95x SDE with 28–34% margins, this business is priced in line at 2.80x with a stronger 37% margin.
A classic "sleepy but highly profitable" main street business. The current owners run it as a lifestyle asset, working short hours and skipping marketing, yet it still generates $250K in cash flow. A buyer who opens 6 days a week, adds digital marketing, and reactivates the delivery route could push revenue toward $1M without moving locations or buying new equipment. Best-fit buyers: local owner-operators, existing Nassau/Queens dry cleaning operators seeking a bolt-on, or a first-time buyer willing to work the counter and drive local marketing.
Confidentiality: full financial package available upon NDA.
Real acquisitions we sourced, vetted, and helped close. Click a case study for the full breakdown.
Founded their plumbing company in Columbus, Ohio in 1998, starting with a single service van and a Yellow Pages ad. Over 25 years, they bootstrapped it to a fleet of 12 technicians, a loyal commercial client base, and $4.5M in annual revenue. John was 58, Sarah was 56, with no family succession plan.
A 42-year-old VP of Operations at a regional logistics company, with 15 years optimizing other people's businesses but no equity of his own. He searched alone for 14 months, analyzed over 60 deals, and lost two opportunities to faster buyers before joining the Continental program.
| Gross Revenue | $4,500,000 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1,800,000 |
| Gross Profit | $2,700,000 |
| Operating Expenses (Including Owner Comp) | $1,900,000 |
| EBITDA | $800,000 |
| Add-backs (Owner Salary, Personal Auto, One-Time Legal) | $150,000 |
| Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) | $950,000 |
Illustrative financials based on industry benchmarks. Modeled for educational purposes.
| Purchase Price | $3,200,000 |
| SBA 7(a) Loan (80%) | $2,560,000 |
| Buyer Equity / Down Payment (10%) | $320,000 |
| Seller Note, subordinated, 5yr (10%) | $320,000 |
| Annual Debt Service | $380,000 |
| DSCR | 2.5x |
A DSCR of 2.5x means the business generates $2.50 for every $1.00 owed in debt service, an exceptionally strong margin of safety. The SBA minimum is 1.25x, this deal cleared it by a factor of two.
Best deals sold off-market before public listing. Individual buyers only see the leftovers.
Financials unverified, numbers unreliable. Hundreds of hours wasted on bad data.
Lost two deals to faster, better-connected buyers with institutional backing.
Identified the business through direct off-market outreach to plumbing operators in the Columbus metro, before any broker engagement.
Reconstructed three years of financials. Identified and documented $200,000 in legitimate add-backs. Confirmed $950,000 in true SDE.
Structured a competitive offer with a seller note to bridge the valuation gap and lock in seller transition cooperation.
Coordinated SBA lender selection, managed the 60-day due diligence sprint, and supported the legal close.
First contact to funded close: 75 days.
60-hour weeks. No exit plan. Uncertain future for the business they built.
$3.2M exit secured. Retirement funded. Legacy preserved under a capable new owner.
14 months of frustration. 400+ hours wasted. Zero deals closed.
Owner of a $4.5M revenue plumbing business. Day-one cash flow. Clear growth roadmap.
Implement ServiceTitan for dispatching, invoicing, and customer management, replacing antiquated paper-based systems.
Previous marketing spend was $0. Launch targeted local SEO and Google Local Services Ads to capture existing demand.
Transition from unpredictable time-and-materials billing to a standardized flat-rate pricing model.
| Revenue | $4,500,000 → $5,400,000 |
| SDE (Year 2 Target) | $950,000 → $1,200,000 |
| Estimated Valuation | $3,200,000 → $4,000,000 |
Projections are illustrative, based on industry benchmarks for operational improvement in home services businesses.
Mark replaced his W2 income on day one and retained $570,000 in annual cash flow after all debt service.
Founded his commercial landscaping company in Denver in 2004 with two trucks and a handful of residential accounts. By 2012 he had pivoted entirely to commercial, HOA communities, corporate campuses, municipal properties. Over two decades he built a fleet of 25 trucks, 45 employees, and $6.2M in revenue. At 62, the weight of the operation had become too much.
A 39-year-old Director of Real Estate at a national property management firm, with over a decade managing relationships with commercial landscaping vendors, HOA boards, and facilities teams. She searched for 9 months, evaluated 40+ deals, and kept losing to PE roll-ups before joining the Continental program.
| Gross Revenue | $6,200,000 |
| Cost of Goods Sold (Labor, Materials) | $3,100,000 |
| Gross Profit | $3,100,000 |
| Operating Expenses (Including Owner Comp) | $1,950,000 |
| EBITDA | $1,150,000 |
| Add-backs (Owner Salary, Non-Operational Travel, Family Payroll) | $200,000 |
| Seller Discretionary Earnings (SDE) | $1,350,000 |
Illustrative financials based on industry benchmarks. Modeled for educational purposes.
| Purchase Price | $4,800,000 |
| SBA 7(a) Loan (80%) | $3,840,000 |
| Buyer Equity / Down Payment (10%) | $480,000 |
| Seller Note, subordinated, 5yr (10%) | $480,000 |
| Annual Debt Service | $570,000 |
| DSCR | 2.36x |
A DSCR of 2.36x means the business generates $2.36 for every $1.00 owed in debt service, well above the SBA minimum of 1.25x.
Best commercial assets acquired by PE roll-ups before reaching individual buyers.
Customer concentration and contract quality rarely disclosed upfront.
Lost two deals to institutional buyers with faster closing timelines.
Identified the target through a proprietary direct-mail campaign targeting commercial operators in the Mountain West, before any broker engagement.
Conducted a deep dive into customer concentration. Confirmed no single client represented more than 8% of revenue. Verified three years of contract renewals.
Pre-empted a broker listing by offering a fair market multiple with a clean, fast closing timeline. The seller accepted to avoid a lengthy broker process.
Navigated complex equipment lien releases on 25 vehicles and secured a top-tier SBA lender comfortable with the seasonal snow removal revenue component.
First contact to funded close: 90 days.
Founder fatigue. Growth stalled. Running a $6M business with no exit in sight.
$4.8M exit secured. Retirement funded. 45 employees left in capable hands.
9 months of searching. Outbid by PE firms. No access to quality commercial assets.
CEO of a $6.2M commercial landscaping platform. Day-one cash flow. Unique competitive advantage from her property management network.
Elena's relationships with property managers represent an immediate pipeline of 20+ potential new commercial contracts.
Deploy Aspire software for real-time job costing, routing optimization, and automated invoicing.
Transition from a reactive repair model to proactive fleet leasing, eliminating unpredictable CapEx spikes.
| Revenue | $6,200,000 → $7,800,000 |
| SDE (Year 2 Target) | $1,350,000 → $1,700,000 |
| Estimated Valuation | $4,800,000 → $6,000,000 |
Projections are illustrative, based on industry benchmarks for operational improvement in commercial landscaping businesses.
Elena deployed $480,000 in equity and retained approximately $780,000 in annual cash flow after all debt service. Commercial landscaping with snow removal is one of the most resilient service businesses available: year-round revenue, contracted clients, and a high barrier to entry from equipment requirements and local reputation.
Recent closes shared by members in our private community. First names only.
Just closed on a $1.5M landscaping business! The seller financing terms we negotiated were incredible. Couldn't have done it without the guidance from this group. On to the next chapter!
Hey everyone, officially closed as of this morning! It's a $2.2M HVAC company with 15% seller financing. The due diligence process was intense but having the team review everything gave me so much peace of mind.
Quick update: the transaction is complete! Thank you so much for the help, support, and advice for my first successful SMB purchase. On to the next one.
We closed last Wednesday! I've really enjoyed working with you all and look forward to continuing to participate. The value of the community in navigating the SBA loan process was immeasurable.
Late to the wins channel, but I closed on a property management business last week. $1.8M with 20% seller financing, 10% equity injection, SBA the remainder. Huge shoutout to the team for the support pre- and post-transaction!
I'd say this is honestly one of the best experiences and best decisions I've made for essentially my whole life. Just acquired a $3M commercial cleaning company!
The private, off-market deal was less competitive and made it a lot easier for me to get to a close. Thanks to the sourcing strategies taught here!
Just signed the final docs for a $900k e-commerce brand! The whole process took about 5 months from search to close. Super excited to start scaling it.
Closed! $1.2M plumbing business. The seller was getting cold feet at the end, but the negotiation tactics we discussed here saved the deal. Thank you all!
Officially a business owner! Acquired a local logistics company. The financials were messy initially, but the quality of earnings review we did helped uncover the true value.
Hey team! Excited to share I've officially closed. A few things came up again and closing got rescheduled to today. Just finished signing a whole bunch of documents! Thank you so much for all the help and coaching.
Just closed on my first acquisition! A $2.5M SaaS business. The recurring revenue is solid, and the transition plan is in place. Appreciate all the feedback on my LOI.
We did it! Closed on a boutique fitness studio today. The seller is staying on for 3 months to help with the transition. So grateful for this community's support.
Update: Deal is closed! $1.7M manufacturing business. The SBA process was a headache, but we got through it. Thanks for keeping me sane during the underwriting phase.
Closed on a B2B service company this morning! The seller agreed to a 2-year earnout which really bridged the valuation gap. Couldn't be happier with the outcome.
Just wired the funds! Acquired a $1.1M marketing agency. The off-market outreach templates really work. Thanks for all the guidance on structuring the deal.
Officially closed! A local chain of car washes. The real estate was included, which made the financing a bit tricky, but we figured it out. Thanks team!
Deal closed a few weeks ago. So far so good. I think it's a great business with a great team. Very happy with the acquisition.
Good morning! We're actually down in Florida today visiting the new acquisition. A $2M property maintenance company. The transition is going smoother than expected.
Closed! A $1.4M IT managed services provider. The recurring revenue model is exactly what I was looking for. Thanks for helping me refine my search criteria.
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