Reviving the
American Dream
American Operator acquires small businesses from retiring owners and partners with the next-generation of proven industry operators to own and lead their piece of the American Dream.
We’ve partnered with retiring owners and new operators on more than 97 small business transitions
We’ve partnered with retiring owners and new operators on more than 97 small business transitions
We’ve partnered with retiring owners and new operators
on more than 70 small business transitions
America's small businesses
are at a tipping point
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our country. Today, there are over 6,000,000 SMBs in the U.S., and a majority have aging owners. As those owners retire, what happens to those businesses?
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our country. Today, there are over 6,000,000 SMBs in the U.S., and a majority have aging owners. As those owners retire, what happens to those businesses?
Small businesses are the lifeblood of our country. Today, there are over 6,000,000 SMBs in the U.S., and a majority have aging owners. As those owners retire, what happens to those businesses?
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SMB Owners Lack A Successor
SMB Owners Lack A Successor
SMB Owners Lack A Successor
Wall Street Firms Are quickly rolling up Main Street
Large private equity-backed firms are slowly buying up America's small businesses for bolt-on acquisitions and platform plays, while consistently cutting staff and increasing prices. By consolidating beloved community businesses into roll-ups, the American Dream of local business ownership is disappearing.
Keeping the American Dream alive & locally owned
What sets American Operator apart is our commitment to giving experienced, high-capacity Americans the opportunity to own their piece of the American dream.
Like their predecessors, they take pride in employing their neighbors, delivering quality service to their customers, and investing in the communities they call home.
Work with
American Operator
Be part of what’s next for Main Street. We work with retiring owners looking to sell their business and proven operators looking to step into ownership.
Be part of what’s next for Main Street. We work with retiring owners looking to sell their business and proven operators looking to step into ownership.
Be part of what’s next for Main Street. We work with retiring owners looking to sell their business and proven operators looking to step into ownership.
Find a successor
Exit Confidently
We work small business owners across all industries to acquire their business and deliver a confident, all-cash close. We partner with you to find the best successor and preserve your reputation through continued local ownership.
We work small business owners across all industries to acquire their business and deliver a confident, all-cash close. We partner with you to find the best successor and preserve your reputation through continued local ownership.
We work small business owners across all industries to acquire their business and deliver a confident, all-cash close. We partner with you to find the best successor and preserve your reputation through continued local ownership.
Become An Owner
Step into ownership
We acquire great businesses and partner with experienced SMB operators, general managers, and industry professionals to lead day-to-day operations as CEO, as they become majority owners.
We acquire great businesses and partner with experienced SMB operators, general managers, and industry professionals to lead day-to-day operations as CEO, as they become majority owners.
We acquire great businesses and partner with experienced SMB operators, general managers, and industry professionals to lead day-to-day operations as CEO, as they become majority owners.
Building America's
SMB portfolio
We are proud to partner with a growing portfolio of exceptional Main Street businesses across the country, led by local owner-operators and rooted in the communities they serve.
We are proud to partner with a growing portfolio of exceptional Main Street businesses across the country, led by local owner-operators and rooted in the communities they serve.
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owned by The nation's best
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales operations executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Using those skills to lead at a larger scale, Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales operations executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Using those skills to lead at a larger scale, Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales operations executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Using those skills to lead at a larger scale, Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales operations executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Using those skills to lead at a larger scale, Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales operations executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Using those skills to lead at a larger scale, Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales operations executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Using those skills to lead at a larger scale, Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales operations executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Using those skills to lead at a larger scale, Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales operations executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Using those skills to lead at a larger scale, Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales Operations Executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales Operations Executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales Operations Executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
Matt Gandy
Former CEO
Prior Owner
Sales Operations Executive
Gandy is a proven sales and operations leader who acquired Wilson Plumbing Co., a trusted local plumbing business established in 1947, known for quality workmanship and dependable customer care. Leveraging his large-scale business development experience, he’s expanding Wilson Plumbing’s service lines and reach.
Leading Wilson Plumbing Co. | Austin, TX
Anthony Douglas
VETERAN
Prior Owner
Direct Industry Experience
Anthony served five years as a Combat Controller in the U.S. Air Force before launching his own residential painting company. Anthony acquired Greenway Painting, utilizing his deep industry knowledge and proven leadership skills.
Greenway Painting | Jackson, WY
Joe Soelberg
Prior Owner
MBA
P&L management experience
Combining his background in communications, design, and operations, he acquired Point B Communications, a full-service digital agency based outside of Chicago that serves local retirement communities, government entities, and health care organizations.
Leading Point B Media | Chicago, IL
a new path to ownership
We acquire each business alongside a talented operator and allow our ownership to be incrementally bought back until the business is majority-owned, keeping it locally owned and operated. Here's how it works:
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We work with small businesses owners looking for a trusted, qualified successor
We work with small businesses owners looking for a trusted, qualified successor
We work with small businesses owners looking for a trusted, qualified successor
We identify great small businesses ready for transition to a new owner that would make a great fit for your qualifications and experience.
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American Operator funds the acquisition and parters with a Local operator to lead as CEO
American Operator funds the acquisition and parters with a Local operator to lead as CEO
American Operator funds the acquisition and parters with a Local operator to lead as CEO
Our operators lead day-to-day execution of the business with meaningful Day 1 ownership and full salary and benefits.
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Our Operators receive hands-on support and a clear path to majority ownership
Our Operators receive hands-on support and a clear path to majority ownership
Our Operators receive hands-on support and a clear path to majority ownership
Backed by American Operator’s team and a seasoned industry advisor, we provide hands-on support and governance to our operators as they earn majority ownership.
Our "Operate-to-own" Model
At close
7-10 years after close
You Own
%
American Operator Owns
%
Our operators receive meaningful ownership on day-one, while ensuring the business has the resources and structure from American Operator needed to grow responsibly.
Our
"Operate-to-own" Model
At close
7-10 years after close
You Own
%
American
Operator Owns
%
Our operators receive meaningful ownership on day-one, while ensuring the business has the resources and structure from American Operator needed to grow responsibly.
Our "Operate-to-own" Model
At close
7-10 years after close
You Own
%
American Operator Owns
%
Our operators receive meaningful ownership on day-one, while ensuring the business has the resources and structure from American Operator needed to grow responsibly.
Join Us!
Whether you’re a retiring owner, an operator ready to own, or a supporter of keeping Main Street locally owned, please share a bit about yourself and how you'd like to get involved.
Join Us!
Whether you’re a retiring owner, an operator ready to own, or a supporter of keeping Main Street locally owned, please share a bit about yourself and how you'd like to get involved.
Join Us!
Whether you’re a retiring owner, an operator ready to own, or a supporter of keeping Main Street locally owned, please share a bit about yourself and how you'd like to get involved.
former owners Who CHose American Operator
Owners Who Chose
American Operator
Owners Who Chose
American Operator
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of ACS
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of ACS
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of ACS
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of ACS
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
Georgetown
Texas
"I sold my air conditioning company with American Operator. The process was very easy and streamlined. Within two months, I closed on the exact sale at the price I was looking for."
Brandon Moore, Former owner of Lawhon HVAC
Transition completed in March 2022
Annapolis
Maryland
"The team at American Operator allowed me to stay focused on my customers while they worked in the background on the transition. In fact, I had my best quarter ever while going through the selling process with American Operator.”
Gary Greenwald, Former owner of AutoTech
Transition completed in Jan 2023
Las Vegas
Nevada
"Selling my business was crystal clear when working with American operator. I never felt alone in the process and really enjoyed working with a dedicated advisor. I would recommend y'all in a heartbeat to anybody."
Gabe Ramirez, Former owner of American Cleaning Services
Transition completed in Oct 2024
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