Structured deal flow analysis. No hype. No exaggerated claims. Focus on problem, structure, alignment, and outcome.
Problem
Owner burnout, no succession plan
Structure
SBA + Seller Financing Hybrid
Alignment
Experienced operator, full transition
Outcome
Clean transition, seller financing active
A service business owner with $1.2M in annual revenue sought exit after 15 years of operation. Primary challenge: high owner dependency with no management team in place.
Structured evaluation identified the need for buyer with operational experience. Seller financing component allowed for 30% down payment, making the deal accessible to qualified operators.
Owner dependency can be addressed through deal structure, not just business preparation. Seller financing enables transitions that pure cash buyers cannot support.