About me

Hi, I'm John,

I have always admired business owners. Growing up around successful entrepreneurs sparked a dream within me, and after college, I jumped headfirst into the fascinating world of mergers and acquisitions (M&A).

Learning from the Masters:

• Start-up Experience: My M&A journey began in Harrisburg, PA, learning the ropes from a former CFO of Hershey Foods. It turned out I was a pretty good dealmaker and I successfully closed several multi-million dollar transactions in my first 18 months.
• Boutique Investment Bank: Joining a boutique Wall Street firm exposed me to private equity giants and honed my deal-making skills at the highest level.
• Private Equity Immersion: I worked directly with Private Equity legends like Bruce Rauner of GTCR, and Louis Marx, Jr (owner of Swiss Army Knives), gaining invaluable insights.

Forging My Own Path:

• Bringing Buyers and Sellers Together: Back in Central PA, I saw a gap: Business owners ($2-20MM in value) lacked access to top-tier M&A advice. I filled that gap. My first deal, selling a specialty horticulture company to Madison-Dearborn Partners, set the stage.
• Running a Business: Trying my hand at operations with The Lehigh Valley Easy Pages taught me valuable lessons about my strengths, leading me back to M&A full-time.

Your Personalized Deal Champion:

Today, I run my own shop, leveraging my unique blend of small-town values and big-city expertise. I specialize in guiding first-time sellers of businesses valued between $2 million and $20 million, creating a personalized and efficient process:

• Deep Dive: I personally handle client relationships, from the first meeting to closing the deal, ensuring a full understanding of your goals and the needs of potential buyers.
• Strategic Advantage: I use my knowledge of the market to bring both strategic and financial buyers into the process, creating a competitive auction that drives up your price.
• Honesty & Transparency: I'm straight-up about your business's value, potential buyers, and your options. I only take on clients I confidently believe I can exceed expectations for.
• Limited Engagements: Focusing on a select few clients allows me to dedicate 100% of my energy to your success.

Ready to turn your business into a life-changing transaction? I'm here to help