Acquiring and Operating One Great Small Business
You’ve worked harder than most people will ever understand to build your business into what it is today. You deserve the peace of mind that comes with knowing it will be entrusted to an individual who respects your legacy, values your team, and is committed to sustainable growth.
The acquisition landscape is dominated by firms demanding hyper-growth at all costs—driving short-term spikes so they can sell in five years and move on. But there’s a different path—one built on long-term stewardship. As a Service-Disabled Veteran and independent entrepreneur, I am dedicated to investing in culture, carrying forward a company’s vision, and ensuring that the people who built it continue to thrive.
A company’s success is not measured by profits alone, but by the impact those profits make possible. That means prioritizing employee well-being, embracing innovation to create better customer experiences, driving sustainable growth, and giving back to the community.
About
the Founder
My name is Michael Beck. I am a special operations veteran and seasoned sales executive with a passion for entrepreneurship and team leadership. Over the past 18 years, I’ve built a diverse career spanning military special operations, Fortune 500 enterprise sales, defense technology, and driving growth in small business environments. Along the way, I’ve led high-performing teams, earned trust with customers across multiple industries, and delivered multi-million-dollar revenue growth through discipline, grit, and a focus on long-term relationships.
I bring a blend of operational excellence, cross-industry sales expertise, and a long-term ownership mindset to every endeavor. My goal is to steward a single great business with respect—preserving its people, honoring its legacy, and building lasting value for the future.
Why Work With Michael
When you decide to sell your business, you’re not just transferring numbers on a balance sheet—you’re entrusting your people, your customers, and your legacy. My commitment is to carry that forward with the values that have guided me throughout every chapter of my career:
Hard Work with Grit
Success doesn’t come from shortcuts. It comes from showing up every day with discipline, resilience, and relentless commitment to push through challenges. I believe in earning trust through action and delivering lasting results the right way.
Be a Great Teammate
Strong businesses are built on trust and collaboration. I believe in creating an environment where people know their contributions matter, accountability runs both ways, and the team’s success comes before ego. A great transition means your people feel secure, supported, and set up to thrive.
Stay Coachable
The best leaders remain learners. I embrace curiosity, humility, and iterative improvement—moving quickly, testing ideas, and being willing to fail fast in order to improve. Staying coachable means respecting the wisdom already within your company, adapting with agility, and continually raising the bar.
These values aren’t slogans—they’re how I operate. For years, they’ve been written on my whiteboard where I start each day, a constant reminder to stay grounded in what matters most. If you choose to transition your business to me, you can trust that I will honor your hard work, protect your people, and build on your legacy for the long term.
The Kind of Business I’d be Proud to Own
Ideal Company Profile
Location: Greater Denver Area, Front Range, or remote-friendly
Price: $1M–$5M
EBITDA/SDE: $500K - $1M
Revenue: $2.5M - $5M
Low CapEx and low customer concentration
Owner seeking retirement or transition
Industries of Interest
Existing SDVOSB or new market opportunities with conversion.
Government-adjacent, safety, and B2B compliance services - IT, facilities, safety, cybersecurity, environmental
Commercial and industrial services -Fire safety, security, elevator & escalator, HVAC
Light manufacturing or niche distribution
Select essential consumer services (e.g., pest control, specialty cleaning, septic)
Let’s Talk
Whether you're ready to sell or just curious, I’m always open to a no-pressure, confidential conversation.