Bachelor Search, LLC
A local buyer for your West Michigan business.
I'm looking to acquire one established company and run it for the long term, with a real commitment to its employees and culture while preserving and building on the legacy you created.
Investment Criteria
What I'm looking for
One great company, not a portfolio. If your business fits most of these, I'd love to talk.
Industry
- B2B services
- B2C services
- Niche manufacturing
Business
- 10+ years in business
- $350K – $1.5M SDE / EBITDA
- Recurring revenue preferred
Additional
- Within 60 miles of Grand Rapids
- Close in under 12 months
- Consistent earnings
Is This You?
A good fit for owners who want…
A rewarding exit
A liquidity event for years of hard work, whether you're ready to retire or simply want to step back.
A local successor
Someone from the community who will maintain and grow what you built, not move it or fold it into something else.
The right values
A buyer who fits with your people and the way your organization already operates.
Why Bachelor Search
How I compare to other buyers
Who you sell to decides what happens to your team and your name after closing.
| Bachelor Search | Private Equity | Strategic / Competitor | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Your legacy | 100% focus on your company | One of many companies | Absorbed into another |
| Employees' future | Critical to success | Cuts for synergies | Cuts for synergies |
| Value creation | Long-term growth | Maximize returns by cost cutting | Absorb operations, gain market share |
| Source of capital | Experienced entrepreneurs and operators | Pension funds, insurers, institutions | Competitor balance sheets and credit lines |
| Time horizon | Long term | 3–5 years | Uncertain |
About Me
Hi, I'm Blake.
I've spent seven years helping business owners grow. Now I want to buy one and run it for the long haul.
I grew up in a blue-collar West Michigan family, and that upbringing taught me to respect the people who do the hands-on work. I still live here with my wife, Hayley, our son, Bennett, and our two dogs.
- Then
Analyst to Director of Operations, Team Financial Group
Inside TFGInternal Financial AnalysisMarketingAccount ManagementSoftware Integration LeadFor ClientsCash Flow AnalysisUnderwritingDebt Advisory - Now
Searching through Bachelor Search
Looking for one established West Michigan company to buy and run.
- Next
Owner-Operator of Your Business
Preserve what you built, support your team, and grow it for the long term.
Partners & Deal Team
Experienced people behind every step
I've assembled a team that specializes in small business transactions, so the process is smooth and predictable for you.
Partners
Tim Maczka
45+ years in financial services and 25 years as an entrepreneur, advising thousands of businesses across industries.
Matt Maczka
Leads TFG's operations and sales, building vendor and client relationships with businesses of every kind.
Deal Team
Bruce Marks
Specializes in SBA 7(a) transactions from $1M to $8M.
Mike Jerman
Experienced with small business transactions and priced accordingly.
Josh Richman
Focused specifically on insurance for M&A transactions.
Contact
Thinking about selling, or just curious?
There's no pressure and no obligation. Reach out however is easiest, and let's have a conversation.
Every conversation is kept strictly confidential.