Deal Size & Financials
SDE Target
$600Kβ$1.2M
Revenue
$3M+ min
EBITDA Margin
β₯15%
Team Size
5β15
Deal Structure
Equity
Up to $370K
Debt
SBA-backed
Seller Note
10β15% preferred
My Comp
$110K/yr + distrib.
Business Must-Haves
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Recurring/predictable revenue
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High customer retention
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Low to moderate capex
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Not highly seasonal
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Stable cash flow
β
Room for tech/process improvement
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5β15 employees, strong culture
Customer Profile
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Ideal
No customer >10%
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OK
10-40% concentration
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Deal Killer
>40%
Target Industries
β IN-BOUNDS
B2B services
Home services
Healthcare services
IT/MSP
Light manufacturing
Logistics/distribution
Wholesale
Niche SaaS
Senior care
Accounting
β AVOID
Retail
Restaurants
Highly seasonal
Cyclical sectors
24/7 emergency
Deal Killers
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Revenue decline 3+ years
β
Customer concentration >40%
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High employee turnover
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PPP/tax/litigation issues
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High capex requirements
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Extreme seasonality/cyclicality
What I Bring
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Finance & KPIs
P&Ls, dashboards, unit economics
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Sales & Customers
Relationship building, exec conversations
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People Leadership
Team building, culture, performance
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Tech & Product
System upgrades, workflow optimization
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Process Optimization
Efficient ops, waste reduction
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Vendor Management
Contract negotiation, procurement
Professional Background
20+ years in product, marketing, sales, operations, finance/accounting across B2B SaaS, manufacturing, and entertainment industries.
Recent: Director of Product at Cast & Crew (entertainment production accounting)
Prior: Product leadership at Cisco & Infoblox; audit/risk at Deloitte & Protiviti
MBA: University of Washington Foster School of Business
Recent: Director of Product at Cast & Crew (entertainment production accounting)
Prior: Product leadership at Cisco & Infoblox; audit/risk at Deloitte & Protiviti
MBA: University of Washington Foster School of Business
Why I'm Buying
I'm passionate about customer service, taking care of employees, and serving my community. I believe great businesses are built on trust, integrity, and consistent executionβnot flashy exits or quick flips.
I want to preserve what you've built, honor your relationships, and take your business to its next chapter. I'm looking for a enduringly proven stable company where systematic improvements compound over time, employees thrive, and customers stay loyal.
I'm in it for the long haulβthis isn't a stepping stone, my ethos is to cultivate, grow and hold.
I want to preserve what you've built, honor your relationships, and take your business to its next chapter. I'm looking for a enduringly proven stable company where systematic improvements compound over time, employees thrive, and customers stay loyal.
I'm in it for the long haulβthis isn't a stepping stone, my ethos is to cultivate, grow and hold.
Seeking Stable, Cash-Flowing
Businesses in Southern California
Businesses in Southern California
Mike Mao
π± 626.578.5668
π San Gabriel, CA | LA/OC/San Bernardino