Introduction — Searchfunder Community | Tennessee

Introduction — Searchfunder Community | Tennessee Hey Searchfunder community — glad to be here and looking forward to connecting with serious operators and dealmakers in this space. 1. Where are you based? Nashville, Tennessee — one of the most active and underrated acquisition markets in the country right now. 2. What is your background? I'm a business acquirer and multi-entity operator with hands-on experience across acquisitions, deal structuring, capital markets, and business scaling. I don't just study deals — I buy businesses, install systems, and build them into something bigger. My network spans M&A advisory, business lending, and operational consulting, which gives me a distinct edge in identifying, financing, and closing deals efficiently. 3. What is your search type? Independent sponsor / holdco model. Empire Retail Inc is our acquisition vehicle — we buy businesses, optimize operations, and scale them under our umbrella. We move with speed and conviction when the right deal surfaces. 4. Solo, partnered, or looking for a partner? Operating with a core team. Selectively open to capital partners, co-investors, and strategic operators who bring something specific to the table — not just capital, but real value-add. 5. What's your buy box? Revenue: $500K – $5M ARR EBITDA: Profitable or near-profitable with clear upside Industries: Retail, consumer services, brick-and-mortar, and owner-operated businesses with operational inefficiencies we can fix Geography: Southeast US primary, open nationally for the right opportunity Deal Structure: Flexible — seller financing, earnouts, and creative structures welcome. We don't need perfect — we need potential. 6. Have you acquired yet? Yes. We have real acquisition and operational experience. We know what closing day actually looks like and more importantly — what comes after it. 7. Where do you need the most help right now? Proprietary, off-market deal flow. We're specifically looking for businesses where the owner is ready to exit but hasn't hired a broker yet — motivated sellers who want a clean, straightforward process with a buyer who actually closes. If you're sitting on a deal that doesn't fit your box, let's talk. 8. Where can you provide help to others? If you're a searcher who needs a second set of eyes on deal structure, creative financing options, or post-LOI operational planning — I'm happy to be a resource. I also have direct access to business lending and capital solutions for deals that need creative financing to get across the finish line. 9. Anything else? Tennessee is one of the best kept secrets in the search world. Profitable, cash-flowing, owner-operated businesses — many with motivated sellers and zero broker involvement. If you're sourcing deals in the Southeast or know of businesses that fit our box, let's connect. We move fast and we close. 📩 Connect directly www.Eretailinc.com