I Want to Buy the Business You Spent Your Life Building.
Not to flip it. Not to strip it. To run it, grow it, and take care of the people who made it great. I'm not a broker. I'm not a private equity fund. I'm one person — a husband, a father, a Kansas City guy — and I'm ready for the next chapter of my life. I'd like that chapter to be yours.
To the Owner Who's Thinking About What Comes Next
To the person who built something real,
You didn't build your business to sell it to someone who'd tear it apart. You built it because you believed in honest work, in showing up every day, in taking care of your customers and your crew. And now you're thinking about what the next chapter looks like — for you, for your family, and for the people who've been with you since the beginning.
I get it. I grew up on a family farm in Iowa. I know what it means to pour yourself into something. I've spent my career building teams, running operations, and managing projects — not sitting behind a spreadsheet. I'm not some out-of-state fund looking to buy 50 businesses this year. I'm looking for one or two. That's it. Which means the business I buy gets my full attention, my full commitment, and my full care.
I'm not here to change what works. I'm here to carry it forward. Your team keeps their jobs. Your reputation stays intact. Your customers still get the same quality of service. And the legacy you spent decades building doesn't just disappear into a portfolio somewhere — it grows.
If any of this sounds like what you've been looking for, I'd love to have a real conversation. No pressure, no pitch. Just two people talking about something that matters.
I Built This So You Could Find Me.
Here's the honest truth: finding a business to buy without going through a broker is genuinely hard. Most great businesses never get publicly listed — and if you're a seller, you're not exactly posting a "For Sale" sign in the yard.
I know what the alternative looks like from your side. Another letter in the mailbox. Another cold email in your inbox from someone you've never heard of, representing a fund you can't find, making an offer that disappears when you call them back.
I built this site because I wanted you to be able to look me up. See who I am. Read about what I value. And decide for yourself whether I'm worth a conversation — before anyone asks you for anything.
If you're even quietly thinking about what's next for your business, this site is for you. There's no obligation, no broker in the middle, and no pitch. Just a real person who's ready to have a real conversation.
Looking to Sell Your Kansas City Business? Here's Why I'm Different.
You've probably heard from Kansas City business brokers, aggregators, and out-of-state roll-up funds. I'm none of those things — and that difference matters a lot when it's your life's work on the line.
I'm the buyer. Full stop.
No middlemen. No investor group. No fund. It's me, my own capital, and a genuine desire to own and operate one great business. When you talk to me, you're talking to the person writing the check.
I'm looking for one or two businesses — that's it.
I'm not building a portfolio of 50 acquisitions. I want one great business I can pour myself into. Your business won't get lost in a stack — it'll get my complete focus.
Your people keep their jobs.
The crew that showed up for you for 10 or 20 years — they're not a cost to cut. They're the reason the business works. I'm here to keep that team together and invest in them.
I move on your timeline, not mine.
Ready to step away quickly? Want to stay involved for a year? Either works. I'll structure a transition that respects what you need — not what's most convenient for a deal calendar.
I have the credentials to actually run it.
PMP certified. Lean Six Sigma certified. I've led supply chain, operations, and warehouse automation projects exceeding $50M. That discipline translates directly to running a trades business efficiently and growing it the right way.
I live here. This is my community too.
I'm based in Olathe. I understand the Kansas City market, the neighborhoods your crews work in, and why your local reputation is everything. I'm not an out-of-town buyer who'll fly in once and disappear.
The Kind of Business I Want to Buy
I'm looking for a well-run home services or trades business in the Kansas City area — profitable, with a team in place, and an owner who cares about what happens next. The financials below are a guide, not a hard gate. If something doesn't fit perfectly but feels right, I want to hear about it.
Management or key staff already in place to run day-to-day
Established crews with a track record of quality work
Strong local reputation and repeat customers
Kansas City Home Services Business for Sale? I Want to Hear From You.
- Plumbing
- HVAC
- Electrical
- Roofing
- Windows, Siding & Doors
- Landscaping & Irrigation
- Pools & Spas
- Remodeling & Construction
- Kitchen & Bath
- Painting & Drywall
- Foundation & Basement
- Insulation & Energy
- Solar Installation
- Home Automation & Security
- Energy Efficiency
Not on this list? Reach out anyway. If it serves KC homeowners and you've built something real, I'm listening.
You Don't Have to Have Everything Figured Out
A lot of owners I talk to say the same thing: "I'm not sure I'm ready yet." That's okay. The best time to have this conversation is before you're ready — when there's no pressure, no urgency, just two people getting to know each other.