Sell your business to
a local owner-operator
American Operator acquires Main Street businesses from retiring owners looking to exit and pass the torch to a trusted, high-integrity successor.
Sell your business to
a local owner-operator
American Operator acquires Main Street businesses from retiring owners looking to exit and pass the torch to a trusted, high-integrity successor.
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
We are committed to
Preserving your legacy
American Operator is a portfolio of America’s best small businesses owned in partnership with local operators. We work closely with retiring owners to deliver a confident close and a proven successor to preserve your legacy through continued local ownership.
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Align on a price and terms for your exit with our expert team
Align on a price and terms for your exit with our expert team
Align on a price and terms for your exit with our expert team
Work with a team that truly understands the years of dedication you’ve poured into your business and is committed to a fair valuation.
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Work with American Operator to select the best successor
Work with American Operator to select the best successor
Work with American Operator to select the best successor
Our operators bring proven industry leadership in your field and earn majority ownership over time, keeping your business locally owned.
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Exit confidently with an all-cash close & proven process.
Exit confidently with an all-cash close & proven process.
Exit confidently with an all-cash close & proven process.
Stay involved on your terms as our team handles the close and your business is led by an industry-expert operator with real incentives to grow the company.
We work with only Best-in-class operators
What sets American Operator apart is our commitment to giving experienced, high-capacity Americans the opportunity to own their piece of the American dream.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
To lead your companies
next chapter
Our operators lead day-to-day operations as CEO, drive financial performance, and steward a strong transition using the skills they’ve built over their careers, backed by hands-on support from our team and a trusted industry advisor.
Industry AdvisorS
Dedicated advisors help operators through diligence, mentorship, and serve on the board to set them and the business up for long-term success.
owner-operator
Our operators have full autonomy to lead day-to-day operations and drive the company’s next stage of success through strong execution.
american operator
American Operator’s Owner Success team guides operators through deal structuring, operational strategy, and provides hands-on support.
Industry AdvisorS
Dedicated advisors help operators through diligence, mentorship, and serve on the board to set them and the business up for long-term success.
owner-operator
Our operators have full autonomy to lead day-to-day operations and drive the company’s next stage of success through strong execution.
american operator
American Operator’s Owner Success team guides operators through deal structuring, operational strategy, and provides hands-on support.
Industry AdvisorS
Dedicated advisors help operators through diligence, mentorship, and serve on the board to set them and the business up for long-term success.
owner-operator
Our operators have full autonomy to lead day-to-day operations and drive the company’s next stage of success through strong execution.
american operator
American Operator’s Owner Success team guides operators through deal structuring, operational strategy, and provides hands-on support.
exit with purpose and
keep main street in good hands
The future of Main Street is in your hands. Selling to American Operator lets you pass the torch to the next generation of Americans, giving them the chance to own a great business, become leaders in their community, and build a new future for their family.
Do your part to keep America locally owned and operated
As big private equity firms move down market absorbing local small businesses into bolt-on acquisitions and roll-up platforms, local ownership in America is threatened.
Working with an American Operator to find the right successor ensures your business continues to be led by a proven industry leader, deliver quality service to your customers, invest in the community you call home, and be locally owned and operated.
As big private equity firms move down market absorbing local small businesses into bolt-on acquisitions and roll-up platforms, local ownership in America is threatened.
Working with an American Operator to find the right successor ensures your business continues to be led by a proven industry leader, deliver quality service to your customers, invest in the community you call home, and be locally owned and operated.
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American Operator Team
American Operator Team
Owners Who exited
with American Operator
Owners Who Chose
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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 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
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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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.
Find A Successor
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.
Find A Successor
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.
FAQ's
Am I expected to stay on and run the business?
No. When you sell to Mainshares, you can fully retire or move on to your next chapter. Each business is transitioned to a qualified operator who steps into leadership immediately, ensuring your company continues to run smoothly without your ongoing involvement.
Am I expected to stay on and run the business?
No. When you sell to Mainshares, you can fully retire or move on to your next chapter. Each business is transitioned to a qualified operator who steps into leadership immediately, ensuring your company continues to run smoothly without your ongoing involvement.
Am I expected to stay on and run the business?
No. When you sell to Mainshares, you can fully retire or move on to your next chapter. Each business is transitioned to a qualified operator who steps into leadership immediately, ensuring your company continues to run smoothly without your ongoing involvement.
How does Mainshares fund the acquisition?
How does Mainshares fund the acquisition?
How does Mainshares fund the acquisition?
What types of businesses does American Operator look for?
What types of businesses does American Operator look for?
What types of businesses does American Operator look for?
What happens to my employees after the sale?
What happens to my employees after the sale?
What happens to my employees after the sale?
Where do the operators come from?
Where do the operators come from?
Where do the operators come from?
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